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Williamson at Perkins Cole: Four-part series: ESG and the SEC: Where Are We Now?
September 14, 2022
In part one of a four part series on the current status of Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG) and the Securities and Exchange Commission Gwendolyn Williamson at Perkins Coie explores the intense regulatory and political focus on ESG investing over the last year and its continuation into this fall.
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Top EU Court Upholds EU Antitrust Decision Against Google
September 14, 2022
The European Commission has upheld the recent decision against Google, ruling that the tech giant broke competition rules and was fined 4.1 billion euros.
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Primack: BlackRock Reponds to ESG critics with Ten Page Letter
September 09, 2022
BlackRock has defended their focus on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) investing by responded to a recent letter from 18 attorneys general challenging the investment giant’s prioritizing of ESG investment, in particular their goal of moving toward a net-zero economy.
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Former AG Barr Warns ESG can Affect National Policy
September 09, 2022
Former Attorney General Bill Barr warns that prioritizing environmental, social, and governance (ESG) policies can have serious repercussions, including how prioritizing ESG can affect not just business but national policy as well, overstepping the democratic process.
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Heritage Foundation Announces Initiative Opposing ESG Policies
September 09, 2022
The Heritage Foundation has unveiled their new website, « ESG Hurts », an initiative that will oppose environmental, social and government (ESG) policies pushed by 'woke' Corporations that Heritage believes is doing harm to consumers and busineses by prioritizing social justice and the green agenda.