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An Evolving High-Wire Act: Navigating Conflicting Laws, Regulations, and Guidance in the ESG Space

The idea that investors might choose to consider certain environmental, social, and governance factors when deciding whether to buy shares of a company—a concept commonly known as ESG—continues to gain popularity with...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

Protecting Your Business Against Ransomware Attacks: A Primer

In light of the recent and escalating spate of ransomware attacks in the United States and internationally, the Biden administration has made it a top priority to strengthen the nation’s resilience against cyberattacks....more

Husch Blackwell LLP

Michigan Establishes State Requirements For Employers To Protect Against COVID-19

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Michigan recently joined the growing list of states creating temporary emergency rules that require employers to take certain steps to protect their workforces against COVID-19. The rules by the Michigan Occupational Safety...more

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18th Annual Corporate Governance & Executive Compensation Survey 2020

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In last year’s Survey, we noted that concern for environmental and social issues (the “E” and the “S” of “ESG”) had reached an inflection point, having taken center stage from the more traditional governance issues (the “G”...more

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Building an ESG Strategy: The Role of the Board and Executive Compensation [Part 4 of 4]

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As discussed in our third alert in this series, legal risks will likely increase as ESG (environmental, social and governance) disclosures become more robust and stakeholders (and the plaintiffs’ bar) continue to become more...more

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ESG Disclosures: Lessons Learned and Best Practices [Part 3 of 4]

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In our previous alert, we described the sustainability reporting ecosystem shaping the disclosure parameters and approaches to voluntary disclosure given the lack of regulatory mandates on disclosure. ...more

Morgan Lewis

The Regulatory Overlay On ESG Investing

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This White Paper highlights the legal and regulatory considerations in the United States, the United Kingdom, the European Union, Hong Kong, and Singapore that asset managers and their institutional investor clients should...more

Hogan Lovells

Insurance Europe responds to the European Supervisory Authorities' joint consultation on ESG disclosures and, specifically, the...

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Insurance Europe supports the efforts of the European co-legislators towards a more sustainable economy and is in favour of increased transparency in sustainable investments and sustainability risks, provided that the...more

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Getting into the ESG Disclosure, Rating and Ranking Game [Part 2 of 4]

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In our previous alert, we discussed the evolution of the ESG (environmental, social and governance) landscape and how it is imbedded in or distinguished from various investor and business approaches such as impact investing...more

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ESG and Fiduciary Duties

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Doing good with other people's money. We now know that companies, investors and consumers care about ESG issues, so what does this mean for managers charged with driving investor returns? Can ESG be compatible with their...more

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Business Appreciation: Adding Gratitude to Company Culture in 2020

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The new year has started and private company owners are ramping up business plans for 2020. Their focus is on specific key targets—adding customers, building new lines of business, developing more efficient ways to produce...more

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Corporate Governance & Executive Compensation Survey 2019

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Concern for environmental and social issues has reached an inflection point. While traditional governance issues that have been a staple of investor advocacy and discussion (the “G” of ESG) continue to be important,...more

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Regulators Issue Recommendations on Sustainable Finance in Emerging Markets

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The Growth and Emerging Markets Committee, a committee of the International Organization of Securities Commissions that aims to promote the development and efficiency of emerging securities and futures markets, has published...more

Ary Rosenbaum - The Rosenbaum Law Firm P.C.

Don’t let time take you out

Rocky Balboa explained to Adonis in the movie Creed, that he beat Apollo Creed for the heavyweight title because of time. Rocky said: “Time takes everybody out; time’s undefeated.” What does that mean? That means time will...more

Ary Rosenbaum - The Rosenbaum Law Firm P.C.

Ratings won’t last forever

When I first started out as an ERISA attorney working for a third party administrator in the late 90’s, I remember when advisors tried to get in the very hot, highly ranked funds such as Janus Twenty. I remember the rush to...more

K2 Integrity

Preparing the Board for Activist Investors

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Regardless of a company’s success or confidence in its strategy, management, and board, there are few situations public companies face that are more daunting than an unsolicited approach by an activist investor. And with...more

Ary Rosenbaum - The Rosenbaum Law Firm P.C.

Retirement Plan Advisors Advantage - February 2019

Lessons For Plan Providers From The Impending Death Of Sears. What you need to learn. Before there was Amazon.com, there was Sears. Whether it was through their catalog or their department stores, it was the place to be...more

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