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Is This CARB Climate Corporate Data Accountability Act Enforcement Notice Legal?

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Recently, UCLA Professor Stephen Bainbridge posted this critique of California's climate disclosure laws - SB 253 and SB 261.  Readers of this blog will recall that SB 253 requires "reporting entities" to disclose Scope 1, 2...more

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Sunshine Act Compliance: How to Take Action to Meet Reporting Requirements and Avoid Costly Penalties

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The clock is ticking for medical device and pharmaceutical companies to fulfill their obligations under the Physician Payments Sunshine Act (the "Sunshine Act"). With the reporting deadline of March 31 looming and CMS...more

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New U.S. Chemical Safety Board Tool

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On Tuesday, January 14, the CSB announced a new “incident report” tool, calling it a “new safety product to provide the public with more information about serious chemical incidents reported to the agency.” Through its...more

Farella Braun + Martel LLP

What’s Ahead as Corporate Transparency Act Comes to a Crossroads

The recent whiplash regarding the validity of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA)—it was enjoined just to particular parties, then enjoined nationwide, then un-enjoined, then enjoined again, while other courts let it...more

Jenner & Block

FAR Council Withdraws Proposed GHG Disclosure Rule as CARB Seeks Input on Implementation of Climate Disclosure Laws

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On January 13, the Federal Acquisition Regulatory (FAR) Council withdrew the greenhouse gas (GHG) disclosure rule that it proposed in late 2022. As explained previously, the proposed rule would have required certain federal...more

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CARB Relaxes Carbon Emission Reporting Requirements and Seeks Comment on Reporting and Risk Disclosure Requirements

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The California Air Resources Board (CARB) announced this month that it will use enforcement discretion for the first greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reports due in 2026 to allow regulated businesses (doing business in...more

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SEC Enforcement Year-End Overview

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2024 marks the final year of Gary Gensler's term as Chair of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"). The Gensler SEC has been aggressive on both the enforcement and rulemaking fronts. In response, the financial...more

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A guide to blockchain and cryptocurrency regulation 2024: Bermuda (GLI chapter)

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Partner Steven Rees Davies, counsel Charissa Ball and associate Alexandra Fox have authored the Bermuda chapter of Global Legal Insight's sixth edition guide to blockchain and cryptocurrency regulation. The chapter covers the...more

A&O Shearman

The SEC Files Settled Complaint Against A Public Company Director For Allegedly Hiding Close Friendship With Company Executive To...

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On September 30, 2024, the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) filed a settled enforcement action against a former director of a public company (the “Company”) over claims that the director had failed to disclose his...more

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP

From AI Doomers to E/Accs: How SB 1047 and the 38 AI Laws in California Are Shaping Future AI Law

California’s Safe and Secure Innovation for Frontier Artificial Intelligence Models Act is one of the first significant regulations of artificial intelligence in the United States that, if signed, would place liability on the...more

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

California Legislature Sends Bills Regulating AI to the Governor

Last week, the California Legislature passed several bills that, if signed by the governor, will regulate how organizations develop, train, and use artificial intelligence (AI) models, systems, and applications. Of these...more

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Massachusetts Enacts New Pay Transparency and Reporting Requirements

A newly enacted Massachusetts law—effective July 1, 2025—will require employers with 25 or more employees in the Commonwealth to disclose pay range information in job postings and, in certain circumstances, provide current...more

Pierce Atwood LLP

Massachusetts Requires Pay Range Disclosure and Pay Data Reporting

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On July 31, 2024, Massachusetts Governor Maura T. Healey made it official – with the goal of closing existing wage gaps, Massachusetts is the latest state to require employers to disclose pay range information....more

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Client Alert: The SEC’s Approach to Cybersecurity Disclosure Decisions

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The SEC’s Director of Corporation Finance, Erik Gerding, recently issued two statements regarding a public company’s disclosure obligations in response to a cybersecurity incident. These remarks follow the adoption of the...more

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Certain Members of Congress Urge SEC to Enforce Existing Climate Disclosure Rules During Litigation

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Earlier this month, 38 Congressional Democrats (10 Senators; 28 Representatives) sent a letter to Chairman Gary Gensler of the Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), urging the SEC to robustly enforce its existing rules and...more

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Australia, are you ready for the mandatory climate related financial disclosure regime?

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The Australian government is in the process of finalising legislation relating to its proposed mandatory climate-related financial disclosure regime, following the completion of a one-month consultation process on the draft...more

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April 2024 ESG Policy Update—Australia

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Australian Update - Australian Competition and Consumer Commission Enforcement Priorities for 2024-2025 - The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has announced its enforcement and compliance priorities for...more

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SEC Enforcement Actions Against Public Companies and Subsidiaries Jump in FY 2023

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Total monetary value of settlements fell to lowest level in last eight fiscal years. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filed 91 enforcement actions against public companies and subsidiaries in fiscal year...more

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The SEC’s Charges Against SolarWinds and its Chief Information Security Officer Provide Important Cybersecurity Lessons for Public...

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On October 30, 2023, the US Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") announced that it filed charges against SolarWinds Corp. ("SolarWinds" or the "Company") and its Chief Information Security Officer ("CISO") in connection...more

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Public Company Update: SEC Adopts Rules Modernizing Beneficial Ownership Reporting

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On October 10, 2023, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) adopted final rules modernizing the beneficial ownership reporting requirements pursuant to Sections 13(d) and 13(g) of the Securities Exchange Act...more

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Private Early-Stage Startup Companies Coming Under Increased SEC Scrutiny

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While sophisticated participants in private markets have historically been seen as capable of bargaining for information or withstanding losses better than mom-and-pop investors, current events signal that the U.S. Securities...more

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Forthcoming Disclosure and Security Requirements for Institutions Hosting Federally Funded Research

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NSPM-33 National Security Presidential Memorandum-33 (NSPM-33) and implementation guidance from the National Science and Technology Council (NSTC) direct federal agencies to standardize and enhance disclosure and security...more

Perkins Coie

Contractual Considerations for Self-Funded Group Health Plan Sponsors in 2022

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In our January 2022 update, we discussed new federal requirements that group health plans should pay close attention to in 2022. The sponsor of a self-funded plan will need to work closely with its legal counsel, benefits...more

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What Happens in a Small Town Stays in a Small Town … Until the DOL Doubles Down on Mental Health Parity Compliance

The Department of Labor (DOL), the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), and the Department of Treasury (collectively, the Departments) recently issued their joint report to Congress regarding their Mental Health...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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