New York Law Journal | Analysis
By Amy Roy, Amy Longo, William Davison and Michael Littenberg | June 15, 2022
Just days before issuing proposed rule amendments regarding the use of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors in mutual funds, the SEC gave a preview of its enforcement agenda with the settlement and $1.5 million penalty against a mutual fund adviser for alleged misstatements and omissions in fund disclosures regarding ESG considerations. The settlement suggests that enforcement agenda will be aggressive and far-reaching.
By Marcia Coyle | June 14, 2022
There is another climate change legal battle being waged in the lower courts, and an important piece of it reached the justices last week.
National Law Journal | Commentary
By Phil Goldberg | June 13, 2022
None of the pending lawsuits against energy companies will help in the fight against climate change. There is no suing our way to the future, and pricing gas and electricity out of the reach of many Americans is not viable.
By New Jersey State Bar Association | June 13, 2022
This week's Capitol Report. Former Chief Justice of Canada to address life, memorable cases at NJICLE seminar. Climate change, New Jersey's energy outlook explored in June edition of 'New Jersey Lawyer.' NJSBA honors Pride Month with flag-raising ceremony.
By The Associated Press | June 10, 2022
"Those are the two primary threats to the species—entanglement in fishing gear and vessel strikes," said Kristen Monsell, an attorney with the Center for Biological Diversity.
The Legal Intelligencer | Commentary
By Kenneth J. Warren | June 9, 2022
Even though the science demonstrating the hazards posed by these substances is solidly grounded, our legal system strains to limit the harms, and to compensate injured parties.
By Associated Press | June 9, 2022
A jury determined the state agency had destroyed more than 160,000 citrus plants in an effort to stop citrus greening.
By Greg Andrews | June 9, 2022
At an energy-policy speech in Houston last month, potential 2024 Republican presidential candidate Mike Pence said he wanted to "rein in ESG," calling it a "radical" agenda.
By Jim Turner | June 9, 2022
After the veto was announced, Jonathan Webber, legislative and political director for the group Florida Conservation Voters, said in a statement he hopes "this will be a signal to lawmakers to stop using legislative tricks to sneak harmful environmental policy past the Florida public."
Law.com | How I Made It|Profile|Q&A
By Tasha Norman | June 9, 2022
"To be great, you must first dispel all fear, anxiety, and worry. To be great, you must practice gratitude."
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