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ESG Update: Two Court Decisions Highlight the Importance of the “G” in “ESG” https://bit.ly/3VaUFHA #ESG #environmentallaw #sustainability

So true! Law firms’ climate-conscious credentials are now under the spotlight more than ever. Great one here by Anna Bauböck for the Legal 500 Green Guide which has seen a significant expansion of submitting firms wishing to participate in the research, with submission numbers almost doubling in various jurisdictions. Read here about some of the firms on a green mission. https://lnkd.in/eRV8EigC #Lawfirm #green #ESG #Sustainability #BizHumanRights

I wrote a piece, published by Lawyer Monthly, about the development of ESG-related litigation. In my article, I say that more courts worldwide are issuing judgements in favour of protecting the climate. I outline the significance of a number of legal rulings and explains why the future of ESG litigation is “an intriguing proposition’’. An increase in climate-related litigation against non-financial institutions and a more diverse range of corporate actors can be expected. I detail possible grounds for such action and the difficulties that can be faced by those attempting to bring such cases. Link to full article in comments. #esg #climate #litigation #legal #law #lawfirm

#Arbitration, like any dispute resolution process, has an environmental impact In recent years this impact has come under scrutiny and the arbitral community has taken great strides to make the process greener, whilst maintaining its integrity. In this article Richard Kiddell and I look at the significant steps taken in recent years to reduce the #environmental impact of arbitration, and what the future may hold for the continuation of these efforts. Read further here: http://crs.law/8N0A50SqXst #ESG #thoughtleadership

Dr. Angelika H. has authored an insightful piece in Lawyer Monthly on the rise of ESG-related litigation. ' In her article, she highlights how courts worldwide are increasingly issuing rulings that favour climate protection and delves into the importance of several key legal decisions and explains why the future of ESG litigation is "an intriguing proposition." She predicts a surge in climate-related lawsuits against non-financial institutions and a broader spectrum of corporate actors. Angelika also explores the potential bases for these lawsuits and the challenges faced by plaintiffs in bringing such cases to court. https://shorturl.at/5T8nt #esg #climate #litigation #legal #law #lawfirm

Honored to be quoted in this Law360 article on law firms, ESG, DEI and all things Impact 🌍⚖️ My 3 main points: 1️⃣ Law firms with a deep history, commitment, and culture of doing important social impact work haven't skipped a beat.💪 2️⃣ They may have made adjustments to their programs and how they communicate about them, but they were doing this type of work before DEI was a popular acronym, and they'll continue to do so, regardless of what happens to or around that acronym. 🔄📢 3️⃣ Firms with a less deeply rooted commitment may be more susceptible to headlines and recent events (but should keep going). 📰 This is such an important topic for law firms and the legal profession. I'm so glad that Aebra Coe wrote it and that #Law360 ran it. It's always a delight to be included alongside my friend Pamela Cone, ISSP-SA and other luminaries in the law firm Impact and ESG landscape like Shauna C. Bryce, JD!🌟 #LawFirms #SocialImpact #SocialImpactLaw #ESG #LegalProfession #DEI #SustainableBusiness #CorporateResponsibility #ImpactBeyondBelief #DoMoreGoodBetter

ESG Update: Two Court Decisions Highlight the Importance of the “G” in “ESG” (via The National Law Review): https://ow.ly/nuOo50SitJo #esg #esgnews #NationLawReview

Beyond Advisers’ perspective featured in Law360 article on the evolving role of law firms in ESG and social impact 🌍⚖️ Here are three key takeaways from Scott M. Curran's contributions to the article: 1️⃣ Deeply Committed Law Firms Persist: Those with a longstanding culture and commitment to social impact work continue to thrive and adapt, having integrated these values long before DEI became a mainstream priority and without regard to what happens to the acronym's use. 2️⃣ Evolving Communication: Many firms have adjusted their approaches and communication around social impact, reflecting both timeless values and contemporary needs. 🔄📢 3️⃣ Susceptibility to Trends: Firms with less deeply ingrained commitments may be more susceptible to changing headlines and external pressures but should continue their efforts and seek assistance from the models others have pioneered. 📰 This is a crucial topic for the legal profession, and we’re grateful to Aebra Coe and #Law360 for highlighting these issues and insights. We’re also honored to be included alongside leaders in the law firm Impact and ESG space like Pamela Cone, ISSP-SA, and Shauna C. Bryce, JD! 🌟 #BeyondAdvisers #LawFirms #SocialImpactLaw #ESG #LegalProfession #DEI #CorporateResponsibility #ImpactBeyondBelief #DoMoreGoodBetter

Looking forward to attending the World Legal ESG Summit in Berlin this week with my colleague Jay Sattin. #MHCLaw #ESG #ESGSummit #WorldESGSummit #ESGLaw

NEW ISSUE OF CORPORATE LAW & GOVERNANCE REVIEW JOURNAL The editorial team of Virtus Interpress is pleased to present Corporate Law & Governance Review’s second issue of 2024. This issue contains ten contributions covering a number of interesting topics. Topics covered include #foreigndirectinvestment, the #publicsector, factors affecting #economicgrowth, #greenfinancialcrime, #intellectualproperty, the #internationalcourtofarbitration, expansion of the European Union (EU), environmental, social, and governance (#ESG), and #corporategovernance. We’d like to extend our sincere thanks to Andrew Felo for writing the editorial to this issue. In addition, we thank the authors, among such Arga Bhayangkara Handayanto, Liridon Dalipi, firas massadeh, Fadil Osmani, Zahir Çerkini, Neshat Podvorica, Dr Ahmad Saiful Azlin Puteh Salin, Zubaidah Ismail, and many others for their great contributions to the journal. You are welcome to browse the full issue at the following link: https://lnkd.in/e74TmifG We hope that reading this issue will be pleasant and informative for you!