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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.

Advisories October 12, 2022

Securities Law Advisory: SEC Reopening Comments After Technical Issues

The Securities and Exchange Commission has reopened comments for nearly two dozen proposed rules and other matters. Our Securities Group details the list that includes some controversial rules about cybersecurity, SPACs, and climate change.

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.

In the News March 8, 2021

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

Dave Brown is quoted on best practices for environmental, social, and governance disclosures and procedures in light of expected new standards from the Securities and Exchange Commission requirements.