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Join a discussion with Vinson & Elkins, EY, Chubb and Longacre on an overview of the SEC’s final rule on climate disclosures adopted March 6th, how to prepare for implementation, and more.
March 19, 2024
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Following a nearly two-year wait, the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC” or “Commission”) released its Final RuleThe Enhancement and Standardization of Climate-Related Disclosures for Investors—on March 6, 2024.

V&E SEC Update | Originally Published March 7, 2024

March 15, 2024
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In a key development relating to the Corporate Transparency Act (the “CTA”), on March 1, 2024, U.S. District Judge Liles C. Burke of the Northern District of Alabama issued a memorandum opinion and final judgment ruling the CTA unconstitutional on the grounds that it exceeds the Constitution’s limits on Congress’ power.

V&E CTA Update

March 12, 2024
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A Delaware Court of Chancery opinion issued last week calls into question the common practice of corporate boards approving draft merger agreements.Michael Holmes, Craig Zieminski, Jeff Crough, Christina Peterman

V&E Securities Litigation Update

March 4, 2024
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After more than three years of regulatory investigation and litigation, Robinhood Financial LLC (“Robinhood”) recently agreed to overhaul its digital engagement practices and pay a $7.5 million fine to settle charges with the Massachusetts Secretary of State Securities Division (the “MA Securities Division”) for violating the Massachusetts Uniform Securities Act, among other things, by employing certain “gamification” features into its phone-application based retail investment platform.

February 12, 2024
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ExxonMobil (“Exxon”) filed a complaint in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas on Sunday, January 21, 2024, seeking a declaratory judgment to exclude a shareholder proposal from its proxy statement pursuant to Rule 14a-8 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (“Rule 14a-8”) and not present the proposal for a vote at its 2024 annual shareholder meeting.

V&E SEC Update | Originally Published January 22, 2024

February 2, 2024
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On January 30, 2024, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and five co-plaintiffs representing a coalition of business groups filed a lawsuit against the state of California seeking to block the state’s new landmark climate disclosure laws.

V&E SEC Update

February 1, 2024
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The Corporate Transparency Act (the “CTA”), a new federal law, went into effect on January 1, 2024 (see our update and summary here).

V&E CTA Update

January 30, 2024
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The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (“CFTC” or “Commission”) — the federal agency tasked with regulating the U.S. derivatives markets, which includes futures, swaps and certain kinds of options — has recently taken significant steps to address a persistent issue of recidivist behavior in the financial industry.

January 18, 2024
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A recent opinion from the Delaware Supreme Court could be viewed by some as expanding plaintiffs’ ability to viably plead a duty of oversight (or “Caremark”) claim against directors.

V&E Securities Litigation Update

January 12, 2024
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The Corporate Transparency Act (the “CTA”), a new federal law, went into effect on January 1, 2024.

V&E CTA Update

January 11, 2024
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CorpGov hosted a fireside chat at the 2024 ICR Conference with Jon Solorzano, Co-Head of the Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Taskforce.
January 8, 2024