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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...
Perks of the job: Be wary of how you disclose them in 2025
Executive compensation has been a focus for the SEC in recent years, with new rules in areas such as clawbacks and insider trading...
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The week in GRC: Trump executive orders pull US out of Paris Agreement and go after DE&I at government contractors
– CNN reported that President Trump also rescinded a nearly 60-year-old executive order that prohibited government contractors...
The week in GRC: Erik Gerding to leave the SEC while workers at Amazon and Starbucks strike
– The Wall Street Journal (paywall) reported that Honeywell International said it was considering a potential separation of its...
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