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Visit ACC's COVID-19 Resource Center for In-house Counsel (Global and Regional Resources regarding the Novel Coronavirus Pandemic)

Explore ACC's selection of global, regional, and country-focused resources to help in-house counsel navigate legal, business and career issues arising from the COVID-19 (coronavirus / 2019-nCov) crisis.

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Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts, Intellectual Property, Real Estate, Nonprofit Organizations, Litigation and Dispute Resolution, Insurance, Compliance and Ethics, Health Law, Government, Financial Services, Environmental, Energy and Public Utility, Employment and Labor, Corporate, Securities, and Governance, Technology, Privacy, and eCommerce
Region: Global, Europe, Africa, North America, South America, Asia
The SEC’s Final Climate Disclosure Rules: Requirements, Practicalities, and Next Steps
Paul A. Davies, Sarah E. Fortt, and Betty M. Huber (Latham & Watkins LLP)

19 pages

On March 6, 2024, the US Securities and Exchange Commission approved final rules requiring companies to disclose certain climate-related information in registration statements and annual reports.

This resource explains the requirements set forth in the final rules and sets forth practicalities and next steps for compliance.

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Interest Area: Environmental, Corporate, Securities, and Governance
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Day at the The Huntington – includes admission and box lunch For ACC members with our group at a reserved location.  Guest/family may join but you will need to purchase these tickets yourself (see below).

Date: Sunday April 7

Time: 9:30 – 1:30  

Sign-Up: Space is limited so sign up soon to reserve your spot!

Parking: Free but gets crowded so please arrive by 9:30

Getting there: Directions will be provided; carpools may be available

Dining: We will have a group lunch at 12:00 at a reserved location; other options available throughout the day at your own cost.    

Guests/Family Members: Welcomed and encouraged! Please purchase tickets for your friends and family members at Admission — The Huntington. Be sure to select the 10:00 a.m. option.   

Details:

  • 9:30 –park and come to area by front gates
  • 10:00 – we will all meet and form smaller groups
  • 12:00 – lunch as a group, box lunches provided to ACC members   
  • 1:30 – wrap up/raffle
  • 1:30 – 5:00, all are welcome to leave or stay until closing

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Huntington Library - Wikipedia

The Huntington Library, Art Museum and Botanical Gardens, known as The Huntington,[a] is a collections-based educational and research institution established by Henry E. Huntington (1850–1927) and Arabella Huntington (c.1851–1924) in San Marino, California, United States. In addition to the library, the institution houses an extensive art collection with a focus on eighteenth- and nineteenth-century European art and seventeenth- to mid-twentieth century American art. The property also has approximately 120 acres (49 ha) of specialized botanical landscaped gardens, including the "Japanese Garden", the "Desert Garden", and the "Chinese Garden" (Liu Fang Yuan).

International Comparative Legal Guide to Environment & Climate Change Law 2024
Global Legal Group
174 pages

This guide provides corporate counsel and international practitioners with jurisdiction-by-jurisdiction guidance to environment and climate change laws and regulations around the world.

Issue covered include environmental policy and its enforcement, environmental permits, waste, and liabilities.

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Interest Area: Environmental, Energy and Public Utility
Region: Australia, Austria, Brazil, Canada, Egypt, European Union, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Slovakia, Slovenia, Taiwan, United Kingdom, United States
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Office Managing Principal Brook Detterman (Boston) and Associate Kirstin Gruver (Seattle) will present an Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) Environmental & Sustainability Network Legal Update webinar, "SEC Climate Disclosure Rule Briefing." The speakers will discuss the content of the final rules, key takeaways for in-house counsel, and ways that companies can prepare for implementation, even if the rules are challenged. Kristina Wyatt, Deputy General Counsel and Chief Sustainability Officer at Persefoni, will join Brook and Kirstin for this discussion.

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E&S NETWORK COMMUNITY 

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Office Managing Principal Brook Detterman (Boston) and Associate Kirstin Gruver (Seattle) will present an Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) Environmental & Sustainability Network Legal Update webinar, "SEC Climate Disclosure Rule Briefing." The speakers will discuss the content of the final rules, key takeaways for in-house counsel, and ways that companies can prepare for implementation, even if the rules are challenged. Kristina Wyatt, Deputy General Counsel and Chief Sustainability Officer at Persefoni, will join Brook and Kirstin for this discussion.

Join the Conversation:

E&S NETWORK COMMUNITY 

Sponsored by: 

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SEC Adopts Climate-Related Disclosure Rules
Latham & Watkins LLP
7 pages

The US Securities and Exchange Commission on March 6, 2024 adopted final rules requiring registrants to disclose certain climate-related information in registration statements and annual reports.

This high-level summary from Latham & Watkins outlines the disclosures required by the final rules, the key differences from the proposed rules, and new compliance dates.

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Interest Area: Environmental, Corporate, Securities, and Governance
Region: United States
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International Comparative Legal Guide to Oil & Gas Regulation 2024
Global Legal Group
294 pages

This multi-jurisdictional guide covers common issues in oil and gas laws and regulations – including development of oil and natural gas, transportation, transmission and distribution, and foreign investment.

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Interest Area: Environmental, Energy and Public Utility
Region: Angola, Argentina, Austria, Brazil, Canada, Gabon, Ghana, Greece, Iran, Ivory Coast, Japan, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Oman, Puerto Rico, Romania, Singapore, South Africa, Togo, United Kingdom, United States, Venezuela
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Businesses globally are transitioning to long term sustainability goals focused on environmental, social, and governance (“ESG”). The Indian ESG landscape saw multiple regulatory developments in 2023, aligned with global regulations such as European Union’s (“EU”) Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive, EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive 2021, German Corporate Supply Chain Due Diligence Act 2023, etc.
Given India is a favourable destination from an ease of doing business perspective, it is strategically imperative for companies and their counsels to stay abreast with the rapidly evolving ESG landscape and deepen their understanding of the disclosure requirements and the impact of the regulatory developments on the corporate legal practice.
Don't miss this opportunity to deepen your understanding of the rapidly evolving ESG landscape in India:

What we will cover:

- ESG regulatory landscape in India:
  • BRSR, BRSR Core and its alignment with international principles.
  • Green credit rules 2023 – key opportunities for foreign businesses, eligibility, reporting and disclosures for foreign investors.
  • Carbon credit trading scheme and CBAM – risks, challenges and opportunities for foreign investors + regulators  approach on international transfers of credits.
-ESG considerations in Renewable Energy Sector
  • Regulatory framework, government initiatives and incentives to foreign players
  • Regulated sectors for environmental clearances and parameters for granting clearance
  • Land acquisition – social and financial challenges
-ESG considerations in M&A transactions
  • Environmental and Social approvals + Commercial impact
  • Supply Chain management and ESG Integration
  • Suggestions and way forward/future reporting


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Businesses globally are transitioning to long term sustainability goals focused on environmental, social, and governance (“ESG”). The Indian ESG landscape saw multiple regulatory developments in 2023, aligned with global regulations such as European Union’s (“EU”) Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive, EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive 2021, German Corporate Supply Chain Due Diligence Act 2023, etc.
Given India is a favourable destination from an ease of doing business perspective, it is strategically imperative for companies and their counsels to stay abreast with the rapidly evolving ESG landscape and deepen their understanding of the disclosure requirements and the impact of the regulatory developments on the corporate legal practice.
Don't miss this opportunity to deepen your understanding of the rapidly evolving ESG landscape in India:

What we will cover:

- ESG regulatory landscape in India:
  • BRSR, BRSR Core and its alignment with international principles.
  • Green credit rules 2023 – key opportunities for foreign businesses, eligibility, reporting and disclosures for foreign investors.
  • Carbon credit trading scheme and CBAM – risks, challenges and opportunities for foreign investors + regulators  approach on international transfers of credits.
-ESG considerations in Renewable Energy Sector
  • Regulatory framework, government initiatives and incentives to foreign players
  • Regulated sectors for environmental clearances and parameters for granting clearance
  • Land acquisition – social and financial challenges
-ESG considerations in M&A transactions
  • Environmental and Social approvals + Commercial impact
  • Supply Chain management and ESG Integration
  • Suggestions and way forward/future reporting


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