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The Future of DEI Shareholder Proposals

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Following the death of George Floyd and the Black Lives Matter protests against racial inequity in 2020, many companies increased their commitments to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI), as well as their external...more

Venable LLP

It Affects All of Us: A Panel Discussion on Black Resistance in America

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As part of our Black History Month activities, the Venable Success Network (VSN) hosted a panel discussion on Black resistance in America, which is the theme of this year’s celebration. Moderated by William Lawrence, an...more

Mitratech Holdings, Inc

Tips on Navigating Black Lives Matter in the Workplace

George Floyd. Jacob Blake. As racial tension continues to escalate, more and more American workers are demanding Corporate America to take action. Silence is no longer an option. ...more

Esquire Deposition Solutions, LLC

In-House Counsel Rely on Values, Teamwork to Navigate COVID-19 Challenges

Businesses and their legal counsel are being stress-tested by unprecedented developments largely out of their control: the 2020-21 COVID-19 pandemic and growing social unrest arising from racial justice issues in the United...more

Furia Rubel Communications, Inc.

28 Resources for Black History Month – One for Each February Day

By Furia Rubel Black History Month is an annual celebration of achievements by African Americans. It provides designated time to recognize African Americans’ central role in U.S. history. Also known as African American...more

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Asurion Makes Diversity & Inclusion a Top Priority

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Nashville-based global tech care company Asurion received the Nashville Tech Council's 2018 Diversity Game Changer award for "making an outstanding and successful effort to improve and promote cultural diversity through...more

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Support for the Black Lives Matter Movement: Deciphering Between Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity

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This is the eighth post in a 12-part series on how companies can show support for the Black Lives Matter movement by changing company policies and practices. This post focuses on educating senior leadership about the...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

Finding the ‘S’ in ESG: Boardroom and Employee Considerations

Investors have historically overlooked social factors amid a focus on the environmental and governance counterparts as they assess the merit of an investment. This may have been due in part to the difficulty in quantifying...more

Jackson Lewis P.C.

Construction Contractors Ramping Up Diversity Efforts

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In the aftermath of the killing of George Floyd and the resulting Black Lives Matters protests, many companies, including construction companies, issued public statements decrying racism and asserting their support for...more

Furia Rubel Communications, Inc.

Racist Language and Origins I Didn’t Always Know

Overt racism is easy to detect and has been brought to the surface for decades. It includes racial slurs like the “n” word, hate crimes, burning crosses, painting swastikas, violence against immigrants, dressing up in...more

White & Case LLP

ESG Disclosure Trends in SEC Filings

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These are unprecedented times, and companies are facing important issues as they navigate the current economic, political, and social climate. The COVID-19 pandemic and Black Lives Matter movement have put the spotlight on...more

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Growing Importance of Environmental, Social and Governance Provisions in Trade Agreements

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Environmental, social, and governance (“ESG”) issues have always played a role in trade agreement negotiations. Now, climate change initiatives as well as racial and ethnic diversity movements such as the Black Lives Matter...more

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