William J Stellmach

May 19, 2020 | Corporate Counsel

In Part I, we discussed securities law claims that may arise from a company's failure to meet its own ESG-related standards. Here, in Part II, we focus on potential claims that a company's ESG disclosures mask poor financial performance, as well as other legal risks associated with ESG.

By Todd G. Cosenza and William J. Stellmach

7 minute read

May 15, 2020 | Corporate Counsel

While many companies have proclaimed their commitment to environmental, social, and governance issues for years, the pandemic's pervasive effect on American workers, customers, and society has heightened the existing pressure on companies to focus on profit maximization and the creation of tangible shareholder value.

By Todd G. Cosenza and William J. Stellmach

8 minute read