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Environmental Social & Governance (ESG) Risk Assessment Disclosure Requirements

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Risk Factor Considerations for Upcoming Form 10-Q

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As companies prepare their Form 10-Q disclosures, it's worth bearing in mind a number of special considerations amid the current economic and political environment....more

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Sustainability Recalibration: What Insurers and Policyholders Should Know About ESG Under Trump 2.0 Part 2

Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria or standards or sustainability issues have impacted all sectors of society, including corporate and professional policyholders and their risk managers, insurance...more

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European Commission Opens Infringement Procedures Regarding Sustainability Reporting Rules

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The EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD, or the Directive) took effect beginning 2024 and requires mandatory sustainability reporting by a first set of companies in 2025. Under the terms of the CSRD, the...more

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Navigating ESG Challenges: Insights and Strategies from London International Disputes Week

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In keeping with this year's London International Disputes Week (LIDW) theme “Uniting for Global Challenge and Opportunity,” Ankura Consulting and Charles Russell Speechlys sponsored, in partnership with Kumi Consulting, a...more

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Cadwalader Climate - September 2024 #2

In this week’s edition, we discuss a drop in support for ESG shareholder proposals at one of the world’s largest asset managers; a decision by a U.S. federal court to strike down an anti-ESG investing rule in Missouri; and...more

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Why Sustainability and Why Now?

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Sustainability is not a new concept. Environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) was created as a term back in 2004 in a report called “Who Cares Wins,” which was an initiative created by the United Nations. The ESG...more

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SEC Adopts New Rules for Climate-Related Disclosures; Lawsuits Challenge New Rules

On March 6, 2024, the Securities and Exchange Commission adopted its highly anticipated climate-related disclosure rules. The rules faced public scrutiny since their proposal two years ago, with the SEC receiving more than...more

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The Coming Storm: Preparing for The SEC's Final Climate-Related Disclosure Rules

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On March 6, 2024, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) adopted final rules that will require expansive new climate-related disclosures in Form 10-K and Form 20-F annual reports and most registration statements....more

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SEC Adopts Final Rules on Climate-Related Disclosures

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On March 6, 2024, in a 3-2 vote along party lines, the SEC adopted the long-awaited final rules on climate-related disclosures. The proposed rules faced intense public scrutiny over the last two years, with the SEC receiving...more

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SEC Adopts Landmark Climate Disclosure Rules

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The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on March 6, 2024, adopted a new slate of standardized climate-related disclosure rules for public companies and foreign private issuers. Adopted by a 3-2 vote, the final rules...more

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SEC Adopts Final Climate Rules

The SEC adopted amendments to its rules under the Securities Act of 1933 and Securities Exchange Act of 1934 that will require registrants to provide certain climate related information in their registration statements and...more

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Brussels Regulatory Brief: February 2024

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Antitrust and Competition - The European Commission Carried Out Unannounced Inspections in the Tires Sector - On 30 January 2024, the Commission conducted dawn raids at the premises of several companies active in the tires...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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Target Strikes Back at Shareholder's (Reverse) Social Justice Suit

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We recently posted about the investor who sued Target Corporation for securities laws violations arising from Target's alleged failure to warn investors about the risks associated with rolling out its 2023 Pride Collection...more

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Timely ESG Updates for Public Companies Preparing Annual Reports

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Developments span the climate disclosure landscape, risk factor disclosure, and diversity-related efforts. In advance of the annual shareholder proposal and annual reporting preparation season, we believe that a number of...more

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Guidance for Implementing an ESG Program

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Over the recent past, demand for transparent corporate sustainability and socially responsible business practices has been increasing. Consumers and investors alike are seeking to do business with companies that demonstrate a...more

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Cybersecurity Developments and Legal Issues

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For most large companies, a frictionless flow of information and the ability to transfer customer data, employee files, financial records and other information around the world quickly and cost-effectively is a critical...more

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[Webinar] Greenwashing and its Dirty Consequences - January 24th, 10:00 am - 11:00 am PST

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This panel will review the regulatory framework, business risks, and litigation risks associated with green marketing, “greenwashing,” and false and misleading advertising. We will also discuss the basics of the...more

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Voluntary ESG “Materiality” Assessments - Legal Considerations and Dos and Don’ts

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This Client Alert probes the ESG “materiality assessment” process, why it is a misnomer, when and how the assessment can be conducted, and legal and practical tips for conducting the assessment. Companies have been...more

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ESG Aspirations vs. Operations - Momentum in Emerging Greenwashing & Diligence Risks

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Increasing focus on ESG related progress is both commendable and imperative. The scrutiny extends beyond renewables, alternative energy, industrials and carbon impact, to all facets of global business including banks and...more

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U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Releases Proposed Rule on Climate Risk Disclosure

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As previously reported, on March 21, 2022, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") proposed amendments to Regulations S-K and S-X that would require registrants to provide certain climate-related information in...more

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Litigation and Enforcement Impact of the SEC's Proposed Rules on Climate-Related Disclosure

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The Securities and Exchange Commission’s Proposed Rules on Climate-Related Disclosure, released March 21, 2022, represent a significant change in public company disclosure requirements and, if adopted, will have far-reaching...more

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Disclosing Climate-Related Risks and Metrics Under the SEC’s Proposed Rule

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What the proposed rule would mean for registrants and their filings with the SEC. The US Securities and Exchange Commission’s proposed climate disclosure rule, approved by a 3–1 vote on March 21, 2022, is the agency’s...more

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Key Considerations for the 2022 Annual Reporting and Proxy Season Part I: Form 10-K Considerations

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This is Part I of a two-part series outlining key considerations from White & Case's Public Company Advisory Group for US public companies during the 2022 annual reporting and proxy season. Part I of this memo describes...more

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ESG in 2022: 10 Things to Look Out For

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Corporate reporting (including SEC developments), climate change,  energy transition, supply chain management, and the mitigation of ESG-related litigation risk are expected to be the leading ESG themes of this year. As...more

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