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Pro Bono Work and the Impact of Growing Inequality

Pro bono work regularly makes a meaningful difference in people’s lives, whether by securing a favorable outcome for an individual or resolving a class action case affecting thousands. While it’s important to recognize and...more

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

The Business of Social Justice: How a Startup Is Holding Law Enforcement to Account

Devshi Mehrotra channeled her passion for social justice into a company that, after four years, is profitable and delivering a tool to enable public defenders to hold police accountable.   Q: Tell us about your background...more

Mandelbaum Barrett PC

Reclassifying Cannabis as Schedule III: Unpacking the Impact on Taxation, Medical Research, and Social Justice

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On April 30, 2024, the Associated Press reported a significant development in cannabis policy:  the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (“DEA”) is recommending reclassifying cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III. This...more

Morrison & Foerster LLP - MoFo+

Celebrating Black History Month: A Conversation With Anita Hill

MoFo continued its celebration of Black History Month by hosting a fireside chat with Washington, D.C. partner Val Dahiya and guest speaker Anita Hill. A Brandeis University Professor of Law, Social Policy & Women’s and...more

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EPA Releases Updated, Elevated Estimates for the Social Cost of Greenhouse Gases

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New report raises social cost of carbon estimates, surpassing previous estimates by more than 250%. On December 2, 2023, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released a final report that substantially increases...more

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CMO Series REPRESENTS - Terra Davis of Knobbe Martens on Fostering Psychological Safety, Inclusion and Belonging

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In this episode of the CMO Series REPRESENTS Podcast, Yasmin Zand is lucky to sit down with Terra Davis, Chief Diversity & Talent Development Officer at Knobbe Martens. Terra joins the series to share her journey, why she...more

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Target Strikes Back at Shareholder's (Reverse) Social Justice Suit

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We recently posted about the investor who sued Target Corporation for securities laws violations arising from Target's alleged failure to warn investors about the risks associated with rolling out its 2023 Pride Collection...more

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Better Health Care Newsletter - November 2023

We can all agree that health and wellness should be equal opportunity goals for all Americans, and your skin color shouldn’t matter. But it does. The health numbers for Blacks, Latinos and Asian Americans are so...more

Snell & Wilmer

Climate-Related Financial Risk Management Final Interagency Guidance Rules Issued – Now What’s Next?

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On October 24, 2023, the Federal Reserve (Fed), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), and Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) issued the joint agency climate-related financial risk management guidance for...more

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California Legislature Sends Bill Prohibiting Caste Discrimination to the Governor

California is one step closer to becoming the first state to enact legislation banning caste-based discrimination. Senate Bill (SB) No. 403 adds caste to the list of characteristics protected by the California Fair Employment...more

Holland & Knight LLP

Inclusión de personas en situación de vulnerabilidad a causa del conflicto armado en Colombia

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Teniendo presente la grave situación de violencia que afecta las capitales del país, los centros poblados, y las regiones en general, así como los esfuerzos que se pide hacer a las autoridades correspondientes para una mayor...more

The Market Leaders Podcast

Market Leader's Podcast Episode 82: "Satisfying Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Requirements Across Diverse Markets" with...

In this episode of the Market Leader’s Podcast, David Ackert, with guest Vivian Coco, Head of Marketing, Communications, and Client Relations at Licks Attorneys of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, discuss a variety of factors...more

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An Educated Guess: Anti-DEI Legislation Raises Legal and Practical Concerns for Colleges and Universities

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On May 15, 2023, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed legislation that impedes Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs at public higher education institutions throughout the state. Florida’s legislation is among a...more

Moore & Van Allen PLLC

Attorneys Should Have An Ethical Duty To Advance DEI

Following the murder of George Floyd in 2020, companies increasingly began performing racial equity and civil rights assessments to measure company performance in terms of achieving goals related to social justice and...more

Cozen O'Connor

State AG Pulse | The Age of the Multistate is Here

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Attorney General Keith Ellison has counseled Minnesota through a period of dramatic social and economic change in the wake of the pandemic, including the nationwide social justice protests in connection with the death of...more

White & Case LLP

Repos in Islamic Finance

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1. Why Repos are important for the Islamic finance industry - Islamic finance is a full-fledged financial system, including well-established banking, capital markets, money markets and insurance products and practices....more

Legal Internet Solutions Inc.

Ask Me Anything: Goals for 2023

23 goals for 2023! While it may have been a beast to compile, LISI’s CMO + CMBDO Robyn Addis pulled off another annual list of goals. In this Ask Me Anything episode, Robyn will sit down with Social Media + Marketing Manager...more

Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP

[Webinar] The Role of State-Based Marketplaces in Advancing Health Equity - December 14th, 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm ET

Join Manatt for the Fourth of Our Imperatives Deep-Dive Sessions on the Topics You Voted Most Important to You. There are currently a record-breaking 12.2 million Americans enrolled in coverage through health care...more

Jaburg Wilk

You Gain the Most When You Give Back

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“Play an active role in supporting our community and those less fortunate by contributing time, money, and expertise to enrich the lives of others and improve our community. We can and do make a difference.”...more

King & Spalding

A National Call for Equity

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Shifting from Diversity and Inclusion to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Workplace - Given the events related to the tragic death of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery and countless others in May 2020 and...more

Furia Rubel Communications, Inc.

The Power of Inclusive Storytelling in Legal Journalism with Katrina Dewey, Founder and CEO of Lawdragon

Katrina founded Lawdragon in 2005. I know that she’s incredibly proud of the amazing team at the forefront of a media company that is proudly inclusive and forward-thinking. She has had the pleasure of editing some of the...more

Furia Rubel Communications, Inc.

The Power of Inclusive Storytelling in Legal Journalism with Katrina Dewey, Founder and CEO of Lawdragon: On Record PR

In this episode of On Record PR, Jennifer Simpson Carr goes on record with Katrina Dewey, Founder and CEO of Lawdragon, a legal media company that combines the best in legal news reporting on top lawyers and public interest...more

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP

The CHIPS and Science Act Offers Support to Advanced Nuclear and Fusion Industries

The Act includes significant funding to ensure long-term U.S. competitiveness in the advanced nuclear sector. Investment in existing and new university nuclear infrastructure will support next-generation nuclear...more

McGlinchey Stafford

Cannabis and Social Justice Reform: Are We Doing Enough?

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With the anticipation of federal marijuana legalization, the cannabis industry rang in 2021 with sky-high equity values and anticipated social justice reforms seemingly imminent. However, differing ideas regarding how to...more

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International Capital Markets Newsletter - July 2022, Issue 6: The Growing Trend of Gender Bonds in 2022

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The Growing Trend of Gender Bonds in 2022 - Sustainable investing has experienced significant growth in recent years due to a continued and increasing focus on environmental, social and governance (“ESG”) factors by...more

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