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Environmental Groups Swipe Left on Biden, Right on Harris for Climate

Environmental Groups Swipe Left on Biden, Right on Harris for Climate

Key Impact Points: Seven influential environmental advocacy groups have announced their endorsement of Vice President Kamala Harris for President in the upcoming election, emphasizing her strong track record on climate issues and leadership in environmental justice. This coalition includes 350 Action, the Center for Biological Diversity Action Fund, Clean Water

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ESMA's Green Scheme for Robust Sustainable Finance

ESMA’s Green Scheme for Robust Sustainable Finance

Source: ESMA The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the EU’s financial markets regulator and supervisor, has today published an Opinion on the Sustainable Finance Regulatory Framework, setting out possible long-term improvements. ESMA acknowledges that the EU Sustainable Finance Framework is already well developed and includes safeguards against greenwashing. At the same

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The Push to Bypass SCOTUS- Overturning the Chevron Ruling

The Push to Bypass SCOTUS: Overturning the Chevron Ruling

Key Impact Points: Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., has introduced the Stop Corporate Capture Act, aiming to reverse the Supreme Court’s recent ruling that overturned the Chevron doctrine. This doctrine mandated federal courts to defer to agencies’ reasonable interpretations of ambiguous statutes. The Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Chevron has already

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Climate Disclosure Pushes Ahead- Chevron Down, ESG Pushback Ignored

Climate Disclosure Pushes Ahead: Chevron Down, ESG Pushback Ignored

Key Impact Points: Despite resistance from some corporate sectors, the push for climate disclosure in the U.S. is gaining momentum, driven by state-level initiatives and impending federal rules. According to a report by Sustainable Fitch, the recent developments underscore a growing trend towards transparency in environmental impact, even as major

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Navigating Net-Zero- The Regulatory Maze and the ESG Readiness Gap

Navigating Net-Zero: The Regulatory Maze and the ESG Readiness Gap

Adapting to New ESG Reporting Requirements Companies worldwide are striving to meet net-zero and other sustainability goals amidst a rapidly changing regulatory environment. Key regulations include the EU’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), the US SEC’s Climate-Related Disclosures (CRDs), and standards from the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB). Key Regulatory

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Treasury and IRS Finalize Rules to Boost Clean Energy Jobs and Workforce

Treasury and IRS Finalize Rules to Boost Clean Energy Jobs and Workforce

Key Impact Points: The U.S. Department of the Treasury and the IRS have announced final rules on prevailing wage and registered apprenticeship (PWA) requirements under the Inflation Reduction Act. These rules are a pivotal part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s Investing in America agenda, aimed at building a skilled workforce to

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Young Leaders Drive Political Change: Challenges for Law Firms

Young Leaders Drive Political Change: Challenges for Law Firms

Key Impact Points: Youth Influence Rising Young people are shaping political agendas like never before, bringing new challenges and opportunities for law firms. Their activism on social and environmental issues is not just a passing trend but a force to be reckoned with. Adapting to Change: Law firms must adapt

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