Close
Login to MyACC
ACC Members


Not a Member?

The Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) is the world's largest organization serving the professional and business interests of attorneys who practice in the legal departments of corporations, associations, nonprofits and other private-sector organizations around the globe.

Join ACC

1531 Results

Resource Listings

Articles

US Environmental, Social, and Governance Considerations for AI Companies — Status Quo and Practical Next Steps

By Betty M. Huber and Michael H. Rubin (Latham & Watkins LLP)

Artificial intelligence (AI) has become an indispensable tool, but with the rapid advancement in the technology has come a rise in electricity demand, drawing regulatory attention on the natural resources that AI requires.

Within this context, companies and policymakers are considering how AI may contribute both to sustainable solutions and environmental impacts. For companies that have committed to environmental targets and are simultaneously advancing AI and seeking power to do so, managing both goals can lead to a competitive advantage.

Articles

Ten Strategies to Use When eNGOs FOIA Request EPA

By Beveridge & Diamond, P.C.

Environmental non-governmental organizations (eNGOs) looking to develop citizen suits typically first mine publicly available compliance information companies must submit to state and federal environmental agencies.

eNGOs have legal rights under multiple federal environmental statutes to serve as private attorneys general in lieu of a government that is allegedly failing to enforce the law or take non-discretionary actions.

This article discusses ways to prepare for these cases, including understanding the mechanics of federal Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests made to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).