In the keynote address at the John L. Weinberg Center for Corporate Governance’s 25th Anniversary Gala, Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) Chair Paul Atkins noted that the number of exchange-listed companies has declined in recent years and outlined a three-part
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California Climate Disclosure Laws – Countdown to Disclosure: What Companies Need To Know About Reporting Deadlines, CARB Guidance and Ongoing Litigation
In late 2023, California enacted a landmark set of climate-related disclosure laws—collectively referred to as the “California Climate Accountability Package”—which require disclosures of greenhouse gas emissions (SB 253) and climate-related financial risks (SB 261). As the first reporting deadlines approach
Quarterly versus Semi-Annual Reporting
Calls to consider the frequency of corporate reporting have resurfaced, driven by a rulemaking petition from the Long-Term Stock Exchange, the President’s social media posts, and remarks by SEC Chair Atkins.
On September 30, 2025, the Long-Term Stock Exchange (the
The Modern Playbook for Corporate Governance: A Discussion with the Author of On Board
Webinar | October 15, 202512:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. ESTRegister here.
Join us for a virtual moderated conversation with Jonathan F. Foster, author of On Board: The Modern Playbook for Corporate Governance.
As a former banker and a director of
Fewer Comment Letters, Sharper Focus: 2025 SEC Comment Letters Trends
EY’s recent SEC Reporting Update highlights 2025 trends in comment letters issued by the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “Staff”) to registrants about disclosures in their periodic filings. The survey found that the volume of comment letters
Northwestern Law’s 45th Annual Ray Garrett Jr. Corporate & Securities Law Institute
Conference| October 9-10, 2025
Mayer Brown is pleased to be lead affiliate of Northwestern Law’s 45th Annual Ray Garrett Jr. Corporate & Securities Law Institute taking place October 9 – 10, 2025. Mayer Brown partner Jodi Simala is serving as
Full Steam Ahead: California Publishes List of Companies Subject to Climate Disclosure Rules
The California Air Resources Board (CARB) released a preliminary list of over 4,000 companies required to begin reporting under California’s new climate disclosure laws, Senate Bill (SB) 253 and SB 261. Signed into law just over a year ago,
SEC Issues Policy Statement on Mandatory Arbitration Provisions; Amends Rules of Practice on Commission Review of Staff Actions Under Delegated Authority
On September 17, 2025, the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “Commission”) held an open meeting to discuss several items, including (i) permitting the acceleration of effectiveness of registration statements of issuers with certain mandatory arbitration provisions and (ii) amending the
Regulatory Climate Shift: Updates on the SEC Climate-Related Disclosure Rules
In March 2024, the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC” or the “Commission”) adopted rules entitled The Enhancement and Standardization of Climate-Related Disclosures for Investors (the “Rules”), intended to standardize how public companies report material climate-related risks and greenhouse gas emissions.
No Environmental Shareholder Resolutions Passed During 2025 Proxy Season
For the first time in six years, no environmental shareholder proposals received majority support during the 2025 U.S. proxy season. Data compiled by the Conference Board and Esgauge, reported by the Financial Times, indicates that both the number of environmental