The week in GRC: Atkins takes over at SEC as companies pull outlook over tariff impact
– On Wednesday the US Senate confirmed Paul Atkins as the chair of the US Securities and Exchange Commission, Bloomberg reported...
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The week in GRC: Enter the era of protectionism… but activists to exit?
Sidley Austin’s Derek Zaba and Kai Liekefett explore the potential impact of the so-called ‘liberation day’ tariffs on the...
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The week in GRC: SEC drops defense of climate disclosure rule and Delaware governor signs law reforms
– The SEC voted to end its defense of the agency’s climate risk disclosure rule changes. Acting chair Mark Uyeda said in a...
The week in GRC: J&J and Lilly increased spending on executive security in 2024 and Republican bill targets EU ESG rules
– Reuters reported that, according to people familiar with the matter, Anson Funds is preparing for a boardroom fight at Match...
How will the SEC’s shift on shareholder proposals affect the proxy season?
Many governance experts involved in the shareholder proposal process are asking questions following the release of new SEC...
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The week in GRC: Florida sues Target over DEI initiatives and implementation of the CTA is back on
– CNBC reported that the Trump administration said it will continue using strict guidelines adopted by the administration of...
SEC nixes 14a-8 guidance that widened path for ESG proposals
The SEC has dropped Biden-era guidance on the parameters by which companies may seek the agency’s go-ahead to exclude shareholder...
SEC seeks pause in litigation over climate disclosure rule
Acting SEC chair Mark Uyeda has asked an appeals court to pause litigation over the agency’s high-profile climate risk disclosure...
The week in GRC: Trump pauses FCPA enforcement and Missouri AG sues Starbucks over DEI policies
– The BBC reported that President Trump halted enforcement of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) that allows the prosecution...
A pared-back CSRD might sound good, but ESG-minded investors won’t be happy
So much for double materiality. Rumors have been swirling around ESG-focused news outlets that the European Commission is expected...
