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International Tribunal on the Law of the Sea Issues Landmark Advisory Opinion on Climate Change

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December 3, 2024 Blog

SEC Targets Investment Advisers for Misstatements and Compliance Failures

November 27, 2024 Article

IFRS Foundation Reports Progress on Corporate Climate-Related Disclosures

November 12, 2024 Article

EU Commission Suggests Potential Consolidation of ESG Reporting Frameworks in 2025

July 3, 2024 Article

ESG’s Critical Role in Mergers & Acquisitions

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SEC Adopts Final Climate-Related Disclosure Rules

The rules represent a historic expansion of US securities disclosure regulation.

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Focus on Greenwashing: The Latest Regulatory Proposals in the EU and the UK

The latest proposals show the direction of travel in the increasingly expanding web of consumer protection regulation on sustainable products and initiatives.

ESG Initiatives Face Increased Pressure From Potential Antitrust Challenges

A recent letter from 21 state Attorneys General to various asset managers demonstrates a focus on using antitrust and unfair competition laws to oppose ESG efforts.

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FCA Finds Further Improvement Needed on Design, Delivery, and Disclosure of ESG Funds

The FCA has set out good and poor practices for asset managers to consider in relation to funds with ESG or sustainable characteristics.

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California Passes GHG Emissions Reporting and Climate-Related Financial Risk Legislation

Governor Newsom has committed to signing into law two bills that would require certain companies that do business in California to disclose their GHG emissions and climate-related financial risks.

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The European Green Bond Standard — The New Green Bond “Gold Standard”?

The European Green Bond Standard seeks to be the “gold standard” for green bonds and reinforce the EU’s position as the leading market for sustainable finance.

Latham's ESG Masterclass Video Series

ESG and Politics

Sarah Fortt, Global Co-Chair of Latham’s Environmental, Social & Governance Practice, and Evan Williams with the US Chamber of Commerce dissect the intricate relationship between ESG and politics.

Empowering Women and Girls in Sparking Lasting Change

Sarah Fortt, Global Co-Chair of Latham’s Environmental, Social & Governance Practice, and Noorain Khan with The Ford Foundation and Girl Scouts USA discuss empowering women and girls and the nonprofit sector's impact on social change.

ESG and Impact Investing

Sarah Fortt, Global Co-Chair of Latham’s Environmental, Social & Governance Practice, and Aniket Shah, Managing Director and Global Head of ESG and Sustainability Strategy at Jefferies Group, delve into the complexities of impact investing and ESG analysis.

Legal Risks Hiding in Your DEIB Programing

Sarah Fortt, Global Co-Chair of Latham’s Environmental, Social & Governance Practice, and Neha Sampat of Belong Labs dissect the legal risks embedded in DEIB (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging) programs.

Effective Climate Data Practices

Sarah Fortt, Global Co-Chair of Latham’s Environmental, Social & Governance Practice, and Spencer Hall of Anglet unravel the complexities of climate data for transparent ESG reporting.

Recent Webcasts

November 12, 2024

2025 Proxy Season: Strategically Preparing for the Upcoming Season

Latham and Georgeson join together to discuss what public companies and their advisors should know, and be doing now, as they enter the 2025 proxy season. MCLE credit offered.

June 13, 2024

2024 Proxy Season: Lessons Learned and Coming Attractions

In the final program of the 2024 Proxy Season webcast series, Latham and Georgeson review the 2024 proxy season and the prospects for the balance of the year. MCLE credit offered.

March 13, 2024

The SEC Final Climate Disclosure Regulation: Key Considerations and Next Steps

Latham’s ESG Global Co-Chairs discuss and analyze the new SEC climate disclosure rules. MCLE credit offered.

March 08, 2024

Episode 78 — UK FinReg Focus Areas in 2024: ESG

Latham lawyers examine the raft of ESG regulation expected in 2024, and how financial services firms can address greenwashing risk.

February 20, 2024

10 Top ESG Considerations for Annual Meeting and Reporting in 2024

Latham’s US ESG Co-Chairs discuss ESG trends and developments for 2024 and implications for companies’ annual meeting reporting. MCLE credit offered.

February 08, 2024

2024 Proxy Season: Considerations for Your Proxy Statement and Preparing for Your Annual Meeting

Latham and Georgeson join together to discuss what public companies and their advisors should know, and be doing now, as they enter the 2024 proxy season. MCLE credit offered.

November 16, 2023

2024 Proxy Season: Strategically Preparing for the Upcoming Season

Latham and Georgeson discuss what public companies and their advisors should know, and be doing now, as we enter the 2024 proxy season. MCLE credit offered.

June 29, 2023

2023 Proxy Season: Lessons Learned and Coming Attractions

In the final program of the 2023 Proxy Season webcast series, Latham and Georgeson review the 2023 proxy season and the prospects for the balance of the year. MCLE credit offered.

January 26, 2023

2023 Proxy Season: Considerations for Your Proxy Statement and Preparing for Your Annual Meeting

Latham and Georgeson join together to discuss what public companies and their advisors should know, and be doing now, as they enter the 2023 proxy season. MCLE credit offered.

2023 Proxy Season Strategically Preparing Upcoming Season

November 04, 2022

2023 Proxy Season: Strategically Preparing for the Upcoming Season

Latham and Georgeson discuss what public companies and their advisors should know, and be doing now, as we entry the 2023 proxy season. MCLE credit offered.

August 25, 2022

The Healing Mission: How ESG is Evolving in Healthcare & Life Sciences

Partners Sarah Fortt and Brian Cuneo discuss with Accenture, Amgen, and Aspiration how healthcare and life sciences companies are navigating the ESG regulatory landscape.

August 09, 2022

New Energies: Demystifying CCUS

Latham lawyers discuss the role of carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS) in the energy transition and how businesses are navigating this pace. MCLE credit offered.

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Hot Topics

International Tribunal on the Law of the Sea Issues Landmark Advisory Opinion on Climate Change

SEC Targets Investment Advisers for Misstatements and Compliance Failures

IFRS Foundation Reports Progress on Corporate Climate-Related Disclosures

EU Commission Suggests Potential Consolidation of ESG Reporting Frameworks in 2025

ESG’s Critical Role in Mergers & Acquisitions

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SEC Adopts Final Climate-Related Disclosure Rules

Focus on Greenwashing: The Latest Regulatory Proposals in the EU and the UK

ESG Initiatives Face Increased Pressure From Potential Antitrust Challenges

FCA Finds Further Improvement Needed on Design, Delivery, and Disclosure of ESG Funds

California Passes GHG Emissions Reporting and Climate-Related Financial Risk Legislation

The European Green Bond Standard — The New Green Bond “Gold Standard”?

Latham's ESG Masterclass Video Series

ESG and Politics

Empowering Women and Girls in Sparking Lasting Change

ESG and Impact Investing

Legal Risks Hiding in Your DEIB Programing

Effective Climate Data Practices

Recent Webcasts

2025 Proxy Season: Strategically Preparing for the Upcoming Season

2024 Proxy Season: Lessons Learned and Coming Attractions

The SEC Final Climate Disclosure Regulation: Key Considerations and Next Steps

Episode 78 — UK FinReg Focus Areas in 2024: ESG

10 Top ESG Considerations for Annual Meeting and Reporting in 2024

2024 Proxy Season: Considerations for Your Proxy Statement and Preparing for Your Annual Meeting

2024 Proxy Season: Strategically Preparing for the Upcoming Season

2023 Proxy Season: Lessons Learned and Coming Attractions

2023 Proxy Season: Considerations for Your Proxy Statement and Preparing for Your Annual Meeting

2023 Proxy Season: Strategically Preparing for the Upcoming Season

The Healing Mission: How ESG is Evolving in Healthcare & Life Sciences

New Energies: Demystifying CCUS

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