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Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP

ESG Guidepost | Issue 19

Katten ESG Guidepost is a monthly publication highlighting the latest news, legal and regulatory developments involving environmental, social and governance matters....more

Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati

Sustainability and ESG Advisory Practice Update, October 2024

We are pleased to share the October 2024 issue of Wilson Sonsini's Sustainability and ESG Advisory Practice Update. Each issue combines news, key legal developments, and resources related to sustainability and environmental,...more

Alston & Bird

Sustainability Spotlight - Q2 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

Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP

Key LP Investments Trends in 2024 and Beyond

C.S. Lewis once wrote, "Onwards and upwards! To Narnia and the North," and this seems to have been echoed by the private equity market in 2024 thus far. Except this time, it appears the destination is not Narnia but rather...more

Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP

2024 US Presidential Election: Shaping AI regulation and ESG policies

With one presidential candidate more inclined toward robust regulation and the other more inclined to loosen regulatory requirements, the outcome of the 2024 US election will significantly influence the direction of AI...more

Paul Hastings LLP

Global and Japanese ESG Market and Regulatory Trends in Respect of ESG Risk, Impact and Opportunity Management: Sifting Signal...

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Climate change disclosures have recently become mandatory in Japan, following amendments to the Financial Instruments Exchange Act (FIEA) and the Cabinet Office Order on Disclosure on Corporate Affairs. These require...more

Mandelbaum Barrett PC

ESG Regulations: Legal Requirements for Modern Businesses

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In 2023, over 76% of the largest U.S. companies identified climate-related risks in their corporate disclosures, a 68% increase from the previous year. These companies publish Environmental, Social, and Governance reports in...more

Vinson & Elkins LLP

[CLE Hybrid Event] Fourth Annual Navigating the Annual Meeting and Reporting Season - November 21st, Houston, TX

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In this program, we will focus on SEC developments affecting, and practical aspects of preparing for, public companies’ annual meetings and annual reports, including compensation, shareholder proposals and corporate...more

Holland & Knight LLP

CNBV propone obligaciones en materia de información de sostenibilidad en México

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La Comisión Nacional Bancaria y de Valores (CNBV) de México, el 13 de septiembre de 2024, publicó en el portal de la Comisión Nacional de Mejora Regulatoria (CONAMER) el anteproyecto de la resolución que modifica las...more

Holland & Knight LLP

Taxonomía Sostenible de México, sistema de clasificación y guía de actividades sostenibles

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La Secretaría de Hacienda y Crédito Público el 16 de marzo de 2023, publicó la primera edición del reporte de Taxonomía Sostenible de México (la taxonomía). La taxonomía no constituye un documento regulatorio con carácter...more

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Real Estate & Construction News Roundup (10/23/24) – Construction Backlog Rebounds, Real Estate Sustainability Grows, and Split...

In our latest roundup, construction output decreased, office utilization unchanged, September apartment starts fell 15% from a year ago as developers pulled permits, and more!...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

The EU Deforestation Regulation: What Do Companies Need To Do To Prepare?

On 29 June 2023, the EU’s new Regulation (EU) 2023/1115 restricting sale in the EU of products that may cause deforestation or the degradation of forests (EUDR) entered into force. The EUDR is expected to have global...more

J.S. Held

Unmasking Greenwashing: Avoiding Potentially Deceptive Practices

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Introduction - In today's world, the spotlight on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) practices is brighter than ever. Stakeholders, including investors, consumers, and even corporate employees, are demanding that...more

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New Sources of Value: Evaluating Law Firms on ESG, Pro Bono Work, and Innovation

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In honor of Pro Bono Month, let’s explore why GCs are increasingly concerned with social initiatives as an evaluation strategy — and how the industry is responding....more

Fenwick & West LLP

Notable Trends in DEI Disclosure

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Following on the first report in its 2024 ESG Series, Teneo Insights recently published its second report analyzing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) disclosures in 250 sustainability reports published by S&P 500...more

Holland & Knight LLP

Are You Tracking Your Packaging Data Yet?

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Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) laws represent a pivotal shift in environmental and sustainability compliance, placing the onus of end-of-life product management on Producers, the parties that produce the products...more

Vinson & Elkins LLP

V&E Quarterly Securities & ESG Updates - Fall 2024

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The first half of 2024 was eventful in the world of environmental, social and governance (“ESG”). Although ESG continued to lose the market tailwinds that have pushed it forward in recent years, regulatory pressures both...more

A&O Shearman

Inside the U.K.’s Transition Finance Market Review

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We were proud to provide market-leading expertise and legal support to the secretariat of the Transition Market Finance Review. The review explores how the U.K. can become a leading market for transition finance domestically...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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House ESG Oversight Focuses on Proxy Voting; Issuer Attention Is on CSRD

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Introduction - Throughout the 118th Congress, the US House of Representatives (House) has remained focused on oversight of environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues. In particular, the House Financial Services...more

Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP

Legal Telescope: The AI-ESG nexus – redefining legal and regulatory strategies

Read our thought leadership report which offers valuable insights and knowledge from our global team of lawyers to help you stay ahead of the curve in the ever-changing world of AI and ESG. As Artificial Intelligence (AI)...more

Hogan Lovells

EXPO REAL 2024: Key Trends in the real estate sector

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Same procedure as every year after Wiesn: it’s Expo REAL time! Project developers, bankers, brokers, investors, owners and operators – and last but not least real estate lawyers, meet at EXPO REAL in Munich, Germany’s most...more

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UK/EU/International ESG Regulation Monthly Round-Up – September 2024

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This month, amidst the Labour party conference in the UK, we have seen a number of policy initiatives communicated via speeches and followed up with official government announcements, for example announcing the upcoming...more

Hogan Lovells

ESG Market Alert - September 2024

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In our latest round-up of developments in ESG for UK clients, we cover the following topics: Shareholder activism continues FCA's green labelling rules – deadline for implementation delayed Environmentalists step on the gas:...more

Braumiller Law Group, PLLC

The Future of Environmental Protection Laws and Trade Agreements - Hot Topics in International Trade - October 2024

Historically, trade agreements have focused on reducing barriers to trade—such as tariffs and quotas—while encouraging economic integration and growth. Environmental protection was often considered a separate issue, addressed...more

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