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Missouri AG Launches Investigation of Proxy Advisory Firms Related to Alleged ESG-Focused Recommendations

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3 The Missouri Attorney-General, Republican Andrew Bailey, recently announced an investigation into the two principal proxy advisory firms for potential violations of Missouri law “related to their promotion of radical...more

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Texas Hold ‘Em: New Law Requires Proxy Advisors to Show Their Cards if “Nonpecuniary” Factors Guide Voting Recommendations

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On June 20, 2025, Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed Senate Bill 2337 (“SB 2337”), a novel regulation that will require significant disclosure obligations for proxy advisors, such as ISS and Glass Lewis, for their voting...more

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Texas Enacts New Law to Regulate Proxy Advisory Firms

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On June 20, 2025, Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed Senate Bill 2337 ("SB 2337") to impose first-of-its-kind regulation and significant disclosure obligations on proxy advisors, such as ISS and Glass Lewis. SB 2337 aims to...more

McGuireWoods LLP

Women in PE and Finance to Know: Caroline Dallas

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The interview below is part of an ongoing effort by McGuireWoods to profile women leaders in private equity (PE) and finance....more

Potomac Law Group, PLLC

Alternatives to Federal Diversity Certifications: Minority Business Enterprise Certifications

As a result of the federal government’s clear directives against Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion that put the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (“DBE”), 8(a) Business Development Program, Woman-Owned Small Business (“WOSB”),...more

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JPM Women’s Breakfast promotes gender diversity in trials, offers financing tips

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Meeting Tuesday morning at the J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference this year, women leaders in life sciences, women’s health, and entrepreneurship met for a dynamic conversation that celebrated and empowered trailblazing women...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

2025 Insights: A First Look at Trump’s Second Term

As we step into a new year, the potential shifts under a second Trump administration loom large. Our 2025 Insights publication analyzes the impacts these changes could have on both U.S. and global business environments,...more

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Fifth Circuit Strikes Down Nasdaq “Show or Tell” Diversity Rules

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On December 11, 2024, the Fifth Circuit, in a divided opinion following an en banc hearing, struck down the Nasdaq “show or tell” diversity rules. The Court concluded that the rules, some of which the majority described as a...more

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Global Legal Insights FinTech 2024: Ireland chapter

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The Irish government has been supportive of the development of the financial services sector in Ireland and this extends to fintech. The government’s strategy for the development of Ireland’s international financial services...more

Foley & Lardner LLP

Foley Automotive Update - September 2024

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New UAW contracts that raise wages and benefits at automotive suppliers could have broader impact on the supply base, according to a report in Crain’s Detroit. Delays or revisions of certain EV investments are expected to...more

Keating Muething & Klekamp PLL

New Diversity Reporting Law for Venture Capital Companies with a Nexus to California

On October 8, 2023, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill 54 (“SB 54”) into law, which attempts to increase diversity, equity, and inclusion amongst venture capital (“VC”) investments. The law is the first...more

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

Project W - Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Charting a Path Forward

With the recent spate of legal challenges against DEI initiatives, business leaders are being forced to balance their commitment to principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion with the risk of costly and time-consuming...more

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Venture Capital Firms Face New Reporting Requirement With California Law

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Over three and a half years since the death of George Floyd spurred some members of the venture capital community to enact promises to increase their investments in diverse entrepreneurs, California has enacted legislation in...more

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California Governor Gavin Newsom Signs Bill Requiring Venture Capitalists to Report on the Diversity of the Businesses They Invest...

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California Governor Gavin Newsom (D) has signed a bill that mandates venture capitalists to report the diversity of the founding members of businesses they invest in, making the first state to require venture capital firms to...more

Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP

Review of Investor Voting on Environmentally Focused Shareholder Proposals in 2022

On February 14, 2023, Georgeson LLC, the shareholder proxy solicitation firm, published an analysis of investor voting decisions in 2022 on certain types of shareholder proposals. In preparing its report, it looked at public...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

Preparing for the 2023 Shareholder Proposal Season

On November 15, 2022, Skadden held a webinar titled “Preparing for the 2023 Shareholder Proposal Season.” The panelists were Gianna McCarthy, Director of Corporate Governance for the New York State Common Retirement Fund (NYS...more

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Tides Have Turned: 4 Key Takeaways for Employers as Labor Department Clears Way for ESG-Focused Investment Options

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The tides can turn quickly in the world of workplace law, and employers who operate as plan fiduciaries for their employees’ retirement investments can now shift their thinking thanks to the latest development. While the...more

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“Three years ago, you could get away with telling stories . . . but LPs rightly want more”

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Q. How does PAG manage ESG at the fund management level? Jonathan Tong: PAG is an alternative investment firm focused on Asia Pacific. I joined last year, and I sit at group level, providing support on a wide range of ESG...more

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The Rise of ESG Risk and Compliance

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Environmental, social and governance (ESG) is frequently covered in the news – especially given the growing attention paid by investors and stakeholders to how businesses operate. More and more, investors use ESG reports to...more

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Racial Equity Audits: The New ESG Frontier

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Investors and shareholders are more frequently requesting racial equity audits of large companies to demonstrate their attention to ESG and DEI goals. Moore & Van Allen PLLC attorneys Valecia M. McDowell and Elena F. Mitchell...more

Troutman Pepper Locke

What We're Seeing – 2022 Dealmaking Outlook

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The Rearview Mirror - Robust multiples and fear that the Biden administration might succeed in passing tax laws resulted in 2021 being one of the busiest years ever in the private equity space. Within the capital markets,...more

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Tech Investing Part III: Investing in AI

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Investing in artificial intelligence (AI) companies has become a riskier and more involved process than in previous years. Companies need new processes and tools to follow the more stringent AI regulations that are on the...more

King & Spalding

ESG Agenda

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BlackRock Doubles Down on Sustainability - • BlackRock signals substantially more assertive posture on climate-related issues • New approach to shareholder proposals saw BlackRock support 54% of environmental and social...more

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SEC Investor Advisory Committee Approves Recommendation on Minority and Underserved Inclusion

During its recent meeting, the Securities and Exchange Commission’s Investor Advisory Committee (the “Committee”) approved a recommendation to the SEC regarding minority and underserved community inclusion in investment and...more

Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP

FFA NextGen and Diversity Event – Cross-Border Relationships: A Journey in Diversity

FFA NextGen and Diversity teams held a panel session this week on “Cross-Border Relationships: A Journey in Diversity.”...more

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