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Fifth Circuit Upholds Nasdaq Board Diversity Rule

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Last week, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit upheld Nasdaq's board diversity rule, which the SEC first approved in August 2021 and was then challenged as unconstitutionally discriminatory and an improper...more

Jenner & Block

Client Alert: Board Diversity Efforts: Factors for Companies to Consider Given Growing Scrutiny

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In recent years, companies have paid significant attention to corporate board diversity. Many corporations have done so on their own initiative as part of their broader commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI),...more

Farella Braun + Martel LLP

[Webinar] Management Anti-Harassment Training for Exempt Organization Professionals - May 20th, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm PT

California employment law requires employers in every industry, including exempt organizations to create a workplace safe from harassment, discrimination, bullying, and sexual predation. The responsibility for this mandatory...more

Blank Rome LLP

[Virtual Event] Champions of Social Justice: Professional Sports Leaders on Anti-Racism and Allyship - February 25th, 4:00 pm -...

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From the arena to the boardroom… What lessons have we learned and how can they be applied in Corporate America? In celebration of Black History Month, join us for a special roundtable with esteemed thought leaders at the...more

Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP

Diversity in the Boardroom: A Litigation and Governance Update

Recent events have brought renewed attention to the push for greater diversity in the boardroom. In this alert, we discuss several developments highlighting the need for public company directors to remain focused on diversity...more

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[Virtual Conference] NAVEX Next: Beyond the Moment - October 22nd, 8:00 am - 2:00 pm PDT

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Register for NAVEX Next, our annual risk and compliance virtual conference. Formerly the Ethics & Compliance Virtual Conference (ECVC), the new name recognizes that we must be forward-looking as we face an increasingly...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

Skadden's 2020 Insights

Despite political and economic uncertainties, markets and deal activity were resilient in 2019, and strong fundamentals remain in place heading into 2020. Companies continue to face a challenging litigation and enforcement...more

Jackson Lewis P.C.

Get Ready For Maryland’s New Employment Laws Going Into Effect October 1

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New Maryland laws governing the workplace will take effect on October 1, 2019. These laws: •Amend the state’s Fair Employment Practices Act (FEPA) with respect to harassment claims and with respect to the definition of...more

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Leveraging The Power Of Women On Boards And Civil Rights

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In a recent posting on the Harvard Law School Forum on Corporate Governance and Financial Regulation, Nate Emeritz proposes several mechanisms under Delaware law for leveraging existing female board power to prevent the...more

Bowditch & Dewey

Proposed Bill To Mandate Female Directors On Corporate Boards

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State Senator Jason Lewis of Winchester, Massachusetts, intends to file proposed legislation on Friday, January 18, 2019, that, if approved, would require all publicly traded companies with principal executive offices in...more

Seyfarth Shaw LLP

CA Legislative Update: Governor Brown’s Job Is Done

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Seyfarth Synopsis: California Legislators sent Governor Jerry Brown 1,217 bills to consider in his final bill-signing period as Governor—more than any California governor has seen since 2004. The final tally: 1016 signed, 201...more

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