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...
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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...
The week in GRC: Judge blocks FTC non-compete rule and Democrats to continue push for AI legislation
– CNBC reported that activist investor Carl Icahn and his company agreed to pay $2 mn to settle SEC allegations that he failed to...
This summer’s reading list got longer with the EU dropping CSRD guidance
If you are heading off to or on your summer vacation and in search of the next thrilling read, look no further than the European...
How boards should implement the SEC’s clawback rule
In June 2023, the SEC approved a new exchange listing standard for public companies under the Dodd-Frank Act that was adopted by...
