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Foley Hoag LLP - Energy & Climate Counsel

“Knowledge itself is power”: Foley Hoag Tracking President Trump’s Unprecedented Use of Executive Orders

In the first six months of his second term, President Donald Trump has set a new benchmark for the use of executive orders, proclamations and emergency declarations, surpassing all previous presidents since Franklin D....more

Paul Hastings LLP

New York State Bill Seeks to Impose Greenhouse Gas Emissions Disclosure Requirements

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On January 27, 2025, N.Y Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal (D), introduced Senate Bill 3456 (“SB 3456”) calling for the adoption of the Climate Corporate Data Accountability Act (“CCDAA”). The bill is substantively identical to...more

Tonkon Torp LLP

Oregon Polystyrene Ban Now in Effect

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In 2023, the Oregon legislature passed Senate Bill 543, which bans many uses of polystyrene foam (commonly known by its brand name, Styrofoam) in the state. On January 1, 2025, that bill formally went into effect. The law has...more

Proskauer - Regulatory & Compliance

Climate Reporting in 2025: Looking Ahead

In this alert, we reflect on recent climate reporting updates and analyze expectations for 2025 that are relevant for international businesses....more

J.S. Held

European Human Rights Due Diligence (HRDD) Legislation – Preparing for the Future

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Sustainable social development is increasingly viewed as critical to ensure the future stability of the global economy and planet. This often-overlooked element of the ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) agenda is...more

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP

New York State Fashion Act Proves That ESG Is Haute Couture

Continuing the recent trend of promoting sustainability and accountability among businesses, the proposed legislation would change the way in which major players in the fashion industry approach their operations....more

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Proposed Legislation in New York Aims to Set New Standards for Worker Rights and Environmental Sustainability in Fashion Industry

On January 7, New York State Senator Alessandra Biaggi (D) and Assemblywoman Anna R. Kelles (D) introduced the Fashion Sustainability Act into the New York State Legislature. If passed and signed into law, the Act would...more

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