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EU Regulations: The New Frontier for Business

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The European Union is a hotbed of regulatory activity, with new laws and directives constantly reshaping the business landscape. These changes can seem overwhelming, but understanding them is vital for any company operating...more

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How GCs Will Choose Law Firms in 2024

It’s not your imagination: Legal business development in 2024 is harder. In a January survey by BTI Consulting, 53 percent of lawyers and law firm leaders said business development would get harder this year. And it’s...more

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Sweeping Law for DEI Transparency of Private Funds with a California Nexus

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California continues its initiatives to increase workplace diversity through a new law that will require certain funds with a nexus to California to report DEI information about the founding teams of their portfolio...more

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D&I disclosures: what D&I information will the UK regulators expect financial services firms to disclose?

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The UK financial services regulators’ proposals for creating a new regulatory framework for diversity and inclusion (D&I) in financial services include proposals that in-scope firms report various aspects of their D&I data on...more

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Why We Pursued Mansfield Certification

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Readers have likely heard about Diversity Lab’s “Mansfield Rule” Certification process, which aims to “boost and sustain diversity” in legal leadership. As a firm that has always sought diverse candidates for open positions...more

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

UK CMA Publishes Thoughtful Report on AI Foundation Models

On 18 September 2023, following its initial review of artificial intelligence (AI) foundation models (FMs), the UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) published its eagerly awaited report (the “Report”).The Report has...more

Mitratech Holdings, Inc

NILG’s 2023 Phoenix Conference: Hot Topics from a Hot Place

The NILG Annual Conference is an excellent barometer for what is happening in equal opportunity, affirmative action and Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI). At this year’s Conference, held in Phoenix, the hot (pun intended,...more

Mitratech Holdings, Inc

What is the Future of Work with DEI?

Recently, at Circa’s 4th Diversity Symposium, there was an in-depth panel discussion regarding diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and the future of work. In terms of the labor market overall, we’re in a much different...more

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FTC: Companies Should Use Caution When Relying on AI Tools to Curtail Online Harms

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In a report by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) released on June 16, 2022, the agency is critical of the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to combat online harms. In the report by the agency, which was issued in response...more

American Conference Institute (ACI)

[Event] ESG Think Tank - November 30th, National Harbor, MD

Closed-Door, “Off the Record” Benchmarking on Critical ESG Issues! ACI’s inaugural ESG Think Tank is scheduled for November 30th in Washington, DC! This in-person “boardroom-style” forum will provide meaningful...more

Mitratech Holdings, Inc

What Was the OFCCP Director’s Message at the 2021 NILG National Conference?

In her presentation at the 2021 NILG National Conference, OFCCP Director Yang indicated the general direction of the Agency under the new administration. Significant change may await us....more

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SEC Approves NASDAQ Board Diversity Proposal Over Significant Dissent

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The SEC recently approved two proposals by NASDAQ concerning board diversity. Specifically, the proposals would "require each Nasdaq listed company, subject to certain exceptions, to publicly disclose . . . information on...more

DirectEmployers Association

OFCCP Week In Review: June 2021 #5

The DE OFCCP Week in Review (WIR) is a simple, fast and direct summary of relevant happenings in the OFCCP regulatory environment, authored by experts John C. Fox, Candee Chambers and Jennifer Polcer. In today’s edition, they...more

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[Webinar] Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: More Transparency and Accountability - June 17th, 9:30 am - 10:00 am PDT

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Learn More About: - Increased Transparency in Workforce Demographics - Leader Buy-in and Employee Engagement - Increased Accountability for Employees & Managers - Steps an Organization Can Take...more

Moritt Hock & Hamroff LLP

Corporate Diversity & Inclusion Efforts Grow with Data Transparency

Studies have consistently shown that increased diversity and inclusion often leads to increased corporate profitability. The demand for diversity is partly driven by the vast body of empirical evidence demonstrating that...more

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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: More Transparency and Accountability

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Perhaps no year has forced employers to re-examine their work environments more than 2020. While COVID-19 has thrust upon us a workplace that is physically amorphous, the Black Lives Matter movement has also created an...more

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It’s Time To Use Our Communications Skills To Fight Racism, Foster Diversity

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Author’s note: This article is written from the perspective of a white, cisgendered legal marketing professional, and its call to action is directed at those with similarly situated identities. It is not meant to direct or...more

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UK Listed Companies: Key Legal Developments in 2020

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The regulatory regime and disclosure requirements for listed companies in the UK will continue to evolve in 2020. Issuers and their advisers should be aware of the key legal developments that will occur during this year,...more

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Is Arbitration Sustainable?

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Sustainability, opportunity, and meeting the challenges of the future.  Each year, Hong Kong Arbitration Week celebrates the triumphs and challenges of international arbitration while actively promoting the development of...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

The Board’s Three ‘C’s’ of Corporate Governance: Composition, Communication and Connection

U.S. companies face a dizzying array of challenges, including from disruptive technologies and cybersecurity threats; economic and geopolitical uncertainties; climate change and evolving sustainability metrics; and questions...more

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NYC Pension Funds Set Their Sights on Board Diversity

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The Background: The NYC Pension Funds, which led the largely successful campaign to implement proxy access rights across corporate America, have launched a new crusade to improve the diversity of corporate boards....more

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Proposed UK Corporate Governance Reforms Target Executive Pay Justification, Employee Engagement

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The Situation: The UK government has proposed several corporate governance reforms in an effort to improve transparency and accountability in private and public employers....more

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