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Minnesota’s Win Turns Up the Heat in Climate Change Litigation

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Minnesota AG Keith Ellison has obtained an order denying in large part motions to dismiss filed by defendants ExxonMobil Corp., the American Petroleum Institute, Koch Industries, Inc., Flint Hills Resources LP, and Flint...more

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New York Court Dismisses Suit Against JBS but Allows Attorney General to File Amended Complaint

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Environmental claims are a powerful tool for companies to demonstrate their commitment to sustainability and connect with values-driven consumers. However, these claims are facing increased legal scrutiny, as governments and...more

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ESG in 2025: What to Expect in Trump 2.0

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With Trump’s impending inauguration, significant shifts in Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) policies domestically are expected, as is the overall cultural and corporate mood for ESG. Companies can anticipate a...more

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Client Alert: Antitrust and ESG—How to Stay Ahead of the Game

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On May 15, 2023, 22 state attorneys general sent a letter to several insurance companies warning that the companies’ Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) policies may violate the antitrust laws. Just six weeks earlier,...more

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ESG Initiatives Face Increased Pressure From Potential Antitrust Challenges

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A recent letter from 21 state Attorneys General to various asset managers demonstrates a focus on using antitrust and unfair competition laws to oppose ESG efforts. Key Points: ..ESG investing initiatives are not...more

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12 Democrat AGs Urge SEC To Require Companies Disclose Financial Risk From Climate Change

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12 Democrat AGs, led by California AG Rob Bonta, submitted a comment letter to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) urging it to require U.S. companies to disclose financial risks faced by climate change, in...more

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ExxonMobil Wins Climate Change Securities Battle Against New York but the War Continues

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More than four years of contentious litigation concluded this month when the Supreme Court of the State of New York released its judgment in the People of the State of New York v Exxon Mobil Corporation. The Court found...more

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Summary of Actions Against Exxon Mobil for Securities Fraud

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Since 2013, investors in Exxon Mobil Corporation ("Exxon") stock have consistently shown an interest in understanding how the effects of climate change will impact their investment. Over the years, in response to these...more

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