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Greenwashing Legislation Trends: Key Takeaways for Businesses

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On Wednesday, August 27, Ropes & Gray Litigation & Enforcement partner Alexander Simkin and associate Eileen Falk joined Sami Grover, Sustainability Communications Director at thinkPARALLAX, to discuss the intersection...more

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Sustainability Spotlight - Q3 2024

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Welcome to the latest edition of the Sustainability Spotlight, your place to keep up with all the ESG action – federal and state enforcement, shareholder proposals and litigation, and state attorney general actions. This...more

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Directors' Responsibilities for Sustainability Reporting—ASIC's Views

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Introduction - When directors and officers of reporting entities are assessing how to prepare for complying with the new sustainability reporting obligations, it is tempting to look to the Australian Securities and...more

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Energy & Sustainability Litigation Updates — December 2024

The SEC continues its focus on greenwashing, despite the recent disbandment of the SEC’s Climate & ESG Task Force.Notably, in the past month, the SEC Department of Examinations has issued a risk alert focused on greenwashing,...more

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ESMA Guidelines on Fund Names

The recent ESMA Final Report on the Guidelines for funds’ names using ESG or sustainability-related terms (the “Guidelines”) marks a critical moment for asset managers. These Guidelines aim to clarify when the use of ESG or...more

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Litigation Minute: Plaintiffs Seek to Expand Greenwashing Claims to 'Aspirational' Statements About Businesses (ESG Litigation...

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What You Need To Know In A Minute Or Less - In a minute or less, here is what you need to know about the expanding state of greenwashing litigation being filed against manufacturers, distributors, and retailers of consumer...more

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Luxury and ESG: Navigating the New EU Legal Landscape in the Fashion and Luxury Goods Industry

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Due to the increased importance of sustainability, environmental protection and social factors in recent years, the luxury industry has found itself at a crossroads of tradition and transformation. Once characterized...more

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The Anti-Greenwashing Rule Comes Into Force: A Legal Lens

On 31 May 2024, a new anti-greenwashing rule is being introduced by the Financial Conduct Authority (the “FCA”) as part of its Sustainability Disclosure Requirements (“SDR”). We cover here the introduction of the FCA’s...more

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Brussels Regulatory Brief: April 2024

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Antitrust and Competition - European Commission Charges Company with Providing Incorrect, Incomplete, and Misleading Information During a Merger Control Proceeding - On 19 March 2024, the European Commission (Commission) sent...more

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March 2024 ESG Policy Update—Australia

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Australian Update - Australian Securities and Investments Commission Continues Greenwashing Enforcement Efforts - On 28 February 2024, the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) reported that an outsourced...more

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