United States
Ropes & Gray LLP
There have been dozens – and probably hundreds – of client alerts, briefs, white papers and other thought leadership pieces on the California bills...
Squire Patton Boggs LLP
In September, the White House released a "Fact Sheet" addressing technical resources to assist communities to unlock resources needed to take advantage of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA)...
Squire Patton Boggs LLP
This report provides a snapshot of the U.S. Executive Branch priorities via daily schedules and the prior day's press releases.
Foley Hoag LLP
Last week, a number of Democratic Senators filed an amicus brief in Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo, arguing that the Supreme Court should not overrule Chevron.
Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP
According to CDP, nearly 95% of the 556 banks, insurers and asset owners surveyed reported that climate change influences their business strategies or financial planning.
Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP
The asset managers attributed this decrease to the poor quality or unduly restrictive nature of resolutions put forward.
Rahman Ravelli Solicitors
Angelika Hellweger of financial crime specialists Rahman Ravelli details how ESG claims made by the bank's investment arm led to it being fined millions.
Foley & Lardner
Partners Louis Lehot and Michael Kirwan published an article in Reuters Legal News titled: "The Importance of ESG for Startups: Pioneering a Sustainable Future."
Mintz
Earlier this month, Governor Newsom announced his support of a sweeping climate bill enacted by the California legislature that would compel major companies operating in California to disclose...
Mintz
On September 15, 2023, California filed a lawsuit against the major oil companies, presenting claims under a variety of theories, including public nuisance and false advertising.
Holland & Knight
The California Legislature has sent two landmark bills to Gov. Gavin Newsom for approval that will have global repercussions. Bundled with SB 252 as part of the Climate Accountability...
Cox, Castle & Nicholson
For example, underground or above-ground storage tanks that held gasoline or diesel for tractors and other farm equipment may be present, along with evidence of releases from the tanks.
Mintz
Yesterday, September 26, 2023, Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), along with six other Democratic Senators and eighteen Democratic Congressmen, sent a letter to SEC Chairman Gensler...
K&L Gates
On 14 September 2023, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the release of the final Clean Water Act (CWA) Section 401 Water Quality Certification Improvement Rule...
Mintz
On September 20, 2023, the SEC approved amendments to the "Names Rule," which were initially proposed in May 2022. Although the stated "purpose of the Names Rule," according to the accompanying...
Mintz
On September 12, 2023, SEC Chairman Gensler testified before the Senate concerning a number of significant issues for the SEC.
Holland & Knight
If a business involves any kind of manufacturing or sale of physical products, odds are that it will be impacted one way or another by developments in legislation or case law involving...
Steptoe & Johnson
When a clearance, exemption or exception won't do, an FCN is for you.
Worldwide
Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP
The delegation's three priorities will be conserving and restoring freshwater ecosystems, enhancing urban water resilience and bolstering water-resilient food systems.
Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP
In August 2023, S&P Global announced that it would be changing its approach to its ESG Scores on corporate sustainability performance, citing inconsistent company disclosures.