Regulatory Oversight, Risk Assessment, Corporate Governance

The Code Behind the Culture: Peer Benchmarking on Codes and Policy Management

Compliance and Ethics: Ideas & Answers on 6/25/2025

An organization’s code of conduct often serves as the foundation upon which other elements of the compliance program—such as employee training and communications—are built. More than just a tool for establishing baseline...more

AI Governance in the Agent Era

Baker Botts L.L.P. on 5/5/2025

“AI governance” is a rapidly developing field of research that focuses on the risks and controls related to AI platforms. Recently, a team of researchers from the Institute for AI Policy and Strategy has proposed a framework...more

ESG Update: Corporate Directors May Be Obligated to Assess Political Risk

ArentFox Schiff on 4/2/2025

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 corporations, their advisors, and their stakeholders....more

Navigating AI Risks: A Guide for Board Members

Morris, Manning & Martin, LLP on 10/16/2024

As artificial intelligence (AI) continues its rapid evolution, its impact on the corporate landscape is becoming increasingly profound. For boards of directors, the rise of AI presents a unique blend of opportunities and...more

Year-End Reminders on The Role of Audit Committees

Mayer Brown Free Writings + Perspectives on 1/3/2020

On December 30, 2019, the Chair of the Securities and Exchange Commission, the SEC’s Chief Accountant, and the Director of the SEC’s Division of Corporation Finance issued a joint statement regarding the role of audit...more

IOSCO Speaks to ESG Disclosures

Stinson - Corporate & Securities Law Blog on 1/22/2019

The International Organization of Securities Commissions, or IOSCO, published a statement setting out the importance for issuers of considering the inclusion of environmental, social and governance, or ESG, matters when...more