Reuters | Commissioners Peirce and Roisman: Are SEC’s Recent ESG Initiatives a New Public Relations Twist? | News & Insights

Advisories June 18, 2025

Investment Funds Advisory | SEC Withdraws Multiple Rule Proposals Affecting Investment Advisers

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has retracted 14 rule proposals issued in 2022 and 2023. Our Investment Funds Team examines what the SEC’s withdrawal means for investment advisers going forward.

Advisories May 6, 2024

Securities Law / Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) Advisory | An Update to Climate Risk Disclosures Among the SEC, CA, and the EU: Navigating Next Steps

The Securities and Exchange Commission’s final rules on disclosing climate-related risks to investors are on hold, but California and EU rules are in effect. Our Securities and Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) teams discuss how proactive companies can prepare.

In the News October 12, 2023

Reuters | Commissioner Peirce Criticizes SEC Adoption of Revised Beneficial Ownership Reporting Rule

Dave Brown is quoted on the SEC’s adoption of amendments to rules governing beneficial ownership reporting.

In the News April 19, 2022

Reuters | Securities Lawyers, Commissioner Peirce Say SEC Rule Proposal Is Chilling SPAC Market

Dave Brown is quoted on the implications of a recent Securities and Exchange Commission proposal on special-purpose acquisition company (SPAC) and de-SPAC transactions.

Advisories March 24, 2022

Securities Law Advisory: SEC Proposes Rules to Require Climate-Related Disclosures

Recognizing investors’ increasing interest in environmental, social, and governance matters, the Securities and Exchange Commission is taking action to standardize ESG disclosures. Our Securities Group unpacks what filers can expect from the SEC’s construction of a concrete legal framework for disclosure of climate-related obligations, risks, and data.