In the early days, most company Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) programs were more akin to Corporate Social Responsibility, with companies publicly highlighting initiatives that benefit their communities. They...more
The current bear market began only a month ago and the securities plaintiffs’ bar wasted no time bringing its first set of actions. The stock market decline caused by COVID-19 has led to economic conditions this country has...more
4/19/2020
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Corporate Governance and Securities Law Developments -
Directors Can Be Held Liable for Failure to Oversee “Mission Critical” Regulatory Compliance -
On October 1, the Delaware Court of Chancery refused to dismiss a...more
10/23/2019
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