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How to Explain Section 16 to a Newbie

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Given the hubbub over the SEC’s new EDGAR Next, I thought it would be useful to provide a FAQ explaining the rationale for Section 16 to a new director or officer who is unfamiliar with the concept....more

Latham & Watkins LLP

Recent Developments for UK PLCs - February 2025

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In recent years, we have seen more class action securities claims against UK listed companies — akin to US style “stock-drop” litigation. These claims are typically brought by groups of investors, backed by financing...more

Morrison & Foerster LLP

2025 ESG + Sustainability Predictions

In 2024, challenges to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) and sustainability initiatives in the United States proliferated internationally. This proved true, even as Europe promoted additional ESG and climate/social...more

A&O Shearman

Fifth Circuit Vacates SEC Order Approving Nasdaq’s Board Diversity Proposal

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On December 11, 2024, the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, in a 9-8 en banc decision, vacated NASDAQ’s Board Diversity Rules (the “Rules”) in Alliance for Fair Board Recruitment v. SEC, finding that the...more

Jenner & Block

Client Alert: Takeaways from SEC v. SolarWinds Motion to Dismiss Hearing

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The SEC’s high-profile litigation against SolarWinds and its Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), Timothy Brown, reached a critical juncture on May 15, 2024, when the parties presented oral arguments before Judge Paul...more

Sullivan & Worcester

2024 Investment Adviser Regulatory and Compliance Annual Letter

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In 2024, investment advisers – those registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and those that file notices as exempt reporting advisers - will continue to feel the impact of the SEC’s recent rule...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

2024 Insights: ESG

The Supreme Court’s Affirmative Action Opinion Continues To Spawn Challenges to DEI Programs - Businesses can expect continued challenges to DEI programs, as emboldened opponents to these programs seek to expand the reach...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

The EU’s New ESG Disclosure Rules Could Spark Securities Litigation in the US

Corporate environmental, social and governance (ESG) initiatives and disclosures continue to be a focus for investors, other stakeholders and securities regulators in both the United States and Europe, but the disclosure...more

King & Spalding

ESG and Securities Litigation

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Recent Trends Show Increased Focus on Allegations of "Greenwashing" Over the past few years, regulators, businesses, and the market in general have become increasingly focused on environmental, social, and governance (“ESG”)...more

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