The week in GRC: California climate law survives legal challenge and Southwest Airlines names board chair
– The Wall Street Journal (paywall) reported that a California judge is allowing the state’s carbon emissions disclosure...
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Harris vs Trump: What should companies expect from the next US administration?
‘I think we can safely say the situation is as clear as mud,’ says Charley Grant, editorial and media access director at...
‘I’m really excited about more global harmonization of disclosures and standards’: What to look out for at the Corporate Reporting Forum
As global corporate reporting requirements continue to expand, companies are under growing pressure to deliver disclosures that...
Lessons for general counsel from SCOTUS’ landmark enforcement ruling
Oct 17, 2024
6 min read
On June 27, 2024 the US Supreme Court held in SEC vs Jarkesy that the SEC must bring an action in federal court whenever it seeks...
The week in GRC: DoJ appears to consider possible Google breakup and Elizabeth Warren challenges companies over ‘shrinkflation’
– The Wall Street Journal (paywall) reported that according to people familiar with the matter, activist investor Starboard Value...
Former Church & Dwight CEO settles proxy disclosure claim
James Craigie, a former CEO, chair and board member of Church & Dwight, has agreed to settle SEC allegations that he violated...
The week in GRC: Newsom vetoes California AI safety bill and SEC enforcement director to leave agency
– According to The Wall Street Journal (paywall), California’s plans to require the world’s largest companies to report on their...
The week in GRC: DoJ tells companies to consider AI compliance risks and California alleges ExxonMobil misled over plastic recycling
– CNBC reported that California Attorney General Rob Bonta sued ExxonMobil, alleging that the company had for decades waged a...
The week in GRC: California lawmakers reject GHG reporting delay and SEC drops misconduct proceedings
– Reuters (paywall) reported that according to a person familiar with the matter, Elliott Investment Management now holds 10...
Preparing boards and companies for today’s enforcement environment
Aug 26, 2024
7 min read
The US Department of Justice (DoJ) and the SEC have in recent years ramped up corporate enforcement in the areas of cyber-security...
