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Council of the European Union Agrees Mandate to Streamline CSRD and CSDDD Requirements

On 23 June 2025, the Council of the European Union (“Council”) endorsed its negotiating mandate on the European Commission’s Omnibus I proposal, which aims to streamline the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive ((EU)...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

Conflict Minerals Disclosures Due June 2, 2025

Conflict minerals disclosures on Forms SD are required to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) no later than June 2, 2025.1 The conflict minerals disclosure rules and related guidance have remained at a...more

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In-House Counsel Should Advise Their Companies to Assess the Political Risks of Their Business Decisions

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Right now, much about the world is uncertain. Risks posed by political changes dominate the headlines and also weigh heavily on many decisions made by businesses, their advisors, and their stakeholders....more

White & Case LLP

EU Omnibus Package: 10 things you should know about the proposed changes to key sustainability legislation

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The European Commission published an "Omnibus" package of proposed changes on 26 February, marking the start of a process that could result in significant changes to key EU laws on sustainability reporting, diligence and...more

Foley Hoag LLP - Public Companies & the Law

10 Disclosure Considerations for Public Companies Given Trump’s and DOJ’s Outlook on “Illegal DEI”

As we previously explained, Trump issued a handful of executive orders aimed at eliminating diversity, equity and inclusion (“DEI”) programs and policies within the federal government and encouraged the private sector...more

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ESG Investing Takes A Blow In Texas Federal Court

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On January 10, 2025, Judge Reed O’Connor of the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas ruled, following a four-day bench trial, that an airline breached ERISA fiduciary duties when investing...more

Hogan Lovells

ESG Compliance Management and Corporate Strategy: What to Expect in 2025

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As we enter 2025, ESG compliance is continuing to become a strategically important mandatory regulatory requirement for businesses. Despite some ESG backlashes in the political arena both in the US and the EU, 2025 marks a...more

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ESG: A Review of 2024 and Key Trends To Look for in 2025

In this article, we reflect on key trends in ESG over the second half of 2024 and look ahead at trends that may emerge in 2025. We analyze developments in the latter half of 2024, which were similar to those highlighted in...more

Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP

Governance Insights: A Review of Shareholder Activism in Canada for 2024: Key Decisions and Trends to Watch for in 2025

Despite a strong start to the year, activist activity in Canada in 2024 tapered to pre-pandemic levels. This reversion to more historic annual totals follows a notable resurgence of shareholder demands directed at Canadian...more

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The Year in ESG – 2024 Popular Reads on JD Supra

A roundup of some of the most widely read ESG and related updates, analysis, and guidance published on JD Supra througout 2024....more

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EU Commission Suggests Potential Consolidation of ESG Reporting Frameworks in 2025

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The announcement follows declarations to simplify regulatory frameworks for businesses, and an overall drive to increase competitiveness in Europe. On 8 November 2024, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen...more

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ICYMI—Say goodbye to the SEC’s Climate and ESG Task Force

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In case it escaped your notice a few months back—as it did mine—Bloomberg is now reporting that the SEC has “quietly disbanded” its Enforcement Division’s Climate and ESG Task Force. You remember the task force? Back in...more

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European Commission Publishes FAQs on EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive

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The FAQs aim to clarify key aspects of the CSRD, including the scope of the rules, compliance dates, and exemptions. On 7 August 2024, the European Commission (Commission) published a set of frequently asked questions...more

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SEC Climate Disclosure Rules: Your Questions Answered

The Securities and Exchange Commission’s climate-related disclosure rules pose a host of issues for companies. Below are answers from Skadden’s SEC Reporting and Compliance and Environmental Groups to some of the questions...more

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Airline 401k Decision Illustrates Continued Takeoff of ESG Litigation

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A Texas federal judge recently permitted an environmental, social, and governance- (ESG) related Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) case filed by an airline pilot against his employer and its benefits plan to...more

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EU Reaches Provisional Agreement on ESG Ratings Regulation

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The European Parliament and the Council of the EU have made some significant changes to the European Commission’s proposal. Key Points: ..The agreed text includes important clarifications on the scope of the regime and...more

Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati

2023 Delaware Corporate Law and Litigation Year in Review

Wilson Sonsini is pleased to present the 2023 Delaware Corporate Law and Litigation Year In Review. In 2023, the Delaware courts issued many decisions addressing an array of important topics, including director and officer...more

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The New EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive: What Does It Mean For Non-EU Companies?

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The new EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (“CSRD”) is set to revolutionize ESG reporting for companies around the world. Certain large EU companies are already conducting double materiality assessments and...more

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ESG Insights: 10 Things That Should Be Top of Mind 2024

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Amid new regulations, increased enforcement and litigation, and higher stakeholder scrutiny, companies will need to adopt an integrated and nuanced approach to ESG. In some ways, 2023 was a challenging year for ESG. This...more

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Corporate Insights: What’s in Store in 2024 for Corporate Counsel and Their Legal Teams?

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In January, most people plan their projects for 2024. This is no different for corporate counsel but with the everchanging landscape, where should the focus be? Here are some of the major topical areas that will impact...more

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[Event] 2024 Annual Corporate Counsel Summit - January 25th, Columbus, OH

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Mark your calendar for Bricker Graydon’s annual leadership summit, hosted by the firm’s Walker Link Leadership Group specifically for in-house counsel. The Corporate Counsel Summit brings together attorneys and leaders...more

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[Event] 2024 Annual Corporate Counsel Summit - January 25th, Cincinnati, OH

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Mark your calendar for Bricker Graydon’s annual leadership summit, hosted by the firm’s Walker Link Leadership Group specifically for in-house counsel. The Corporate Counsel Summit brings together attorneys and leaders...more

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UK House of Lords Parliament Considers New Bill on Mandatory Human Rights and Environmental Due Diligence

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The Private Members Bill, if passed, would establish the UK’s first law mandating business due diligence on human rights and the environment. On 28 November 2023, Baroness Young of Hornsey (Baroness Young) introduced the...more

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Court Grants Starbucks Corporation's Motion to Dismiss Advocacy Group's Complaint Targeting DEI Initiatives

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A Washington federal judge dismissed challenges to Starbucks's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion ("DEI") policies in a strongly worded opinion, making clear that politics don't belong in his courtroom....more

Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP

EU Sustainability Reporting Legislation Ramps Up

With U.S. companies facing increased scrutiny of their environmental, social and governance (ESG) efforts and reporting, European Union (EU) incorporated companies — and companies incorporated outside the EU with operations...more

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