On Dec. 5, 2024, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) issued an enforcement notice (Notice) regarding Senate Bill (SB) 253, the Climate Corporate Data Accountability Act. In the Notice, CARB
Continue Reading California Air Resources Board Issues Enforcement Update for Climate Disclosure Laws’ ImplementationNov. 13 EVENT | 2024 National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) Manufacturing Legal Summit
The third annual National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) Manufacturing Legal Summit is the preeminent conference for manufacturing lawyers addressing the latest pressing challenges across the legal and regulatory landscape. Featured…
Continue Reading Nov. 13 EVENT | 2024 National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) Manufacturing Legal SummitCalifornia Modifies Timetable for Implementation of Climate Disclosure Laws
On Sept. 27, 2024, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed into law Senate Bill (SB) 219, delaying implementation of California’s emissions and climate-related financial risk corporate disclosure laws. As we reported…
Continue Reading California Modifies Timetable for Implementation of Climate Disclosure LawsCalifornia Legislature Considers Bill That Would Delay Implementation of Historic Climate Disclosure Laws
On Aug. 13, 2024, California State Sen. Scott Weiner introduced proposals to Senate Bill (SB) 219 that would delay implementation of California’s historic emissions and climate-related financial risk corporate disclosure…
Continue Reading California Legislature Considers Bill That Would Delay Implementation of Historic Climate Disclosure LawsApril 10-11 EVENT | Pennsylvania Bar Institute’s Annual Environmental Law Forum 2024
Greenberg Traurig is proud to be a sponsor and a member of the planning team for the Pennsylvania Bar Institute’s Annual Environmental Law Forum, taking place April 10-11, 2024.
Continue Reading April 10-11 EVENT | Pennsylvania Bar Institute’s Annual Environmental Law Forum 2024SEC Adopts Comprehensive Package of Climate-Related Disclosure Rules; Scope 3 Emission Metrics Excluded
On March 6, 2024, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) adopted by a 3-2 vote a series of new and extensive disclosure rules that will require all registered companies, including…
Continue Reading SEC Adopts Comprehensive Package of Climate-Related Disclosure Rules; Scope 3 Emission Metrics ExcludedCalifornia Enacts First-of-Their-Kind Laws Requiring Corporate Climate Disclosures
On Oct. 7, 2023, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law Senate Bill (SB) 253 and SB 261, both of which dramatically expand corporate climate disclosures for both private and…
Continue Reading California Enacts First-of-Their-Kind Laws Requiring Corporate Climate DisclosuresCBAM on Track to Take Effect in October 2023
The European Parliament (Parliament) enacted significant change to the proposed European Union (EU) Regulation for a Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) in June 2022, as reported in an earlier GT…
Continue Reading CBAM on Track to Take Effect in October 2023Kaitlyn R. Maxwell Recognized as a City & State PA ‘2022 Impact 50’
Kaitlyn R. Maxwell, a shareholder in Greenberg Traurig’s Philadelphia office, was recognized in the City & State Pennsylvania “2022 Impact 50” issue. The magazine touts Maxwell as…
Continue Reading Kaitlyn R. Maxwell Recognized as a City & State PA ‘2022 Impact 50’Clients: How Risky Is a Shift in Your ESG Approach?
Some institutional investors, like pension funds, have insisted that their portfolio only include stock in corporations with high ESG ratings. That, of course, has led corporations to look for ways meet that investor demand.
Continue Reading Clients: How Risky Is a Shift in Your ESG Approach?