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ESG Seminar: Legislative Developments, International Approaches and Finance
ESG-Related Legislative and Regulatory Developments - Scott Segal & Jason Hutt International Convergence on Approaches to ESG Assessment, Reporting, and Expectations The Emerging Role of ESG in Corporate Valuation and Finance - Fernando Rodriguez Marin Wednesday, June 16, 2021 8:30...
Adding Insult to Injury - Texas Creates Cyber Wall of Shame
This week Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed into law HB 3746 , which amends the state’s data breach notification statute. Following states like Maine, California, and Washington, HB 3746 requires the Texas Attorney General (AG) to publish a public record...
ESG Seminar: ESG Fundamentals and Litigation
ESG Fundamentals – Origins, Drivers, Frameworks, Ratings, Commitments - Kevin Ewing & Tim Wilkins Litigation and Other Legal Risks in Corporate ESG Reporting and Disclosure Active State Enforcement - Kevin Ewing & Tom Kokalas SEC/DOJ Enforcement - Seth DuCharme &...
ESG, What Can This Be? A Conversation With Bracewell’s Rachel Goldman
On this episode of The Bracewell Sidebar, we discuss all things ESG with Rachel Goldman , co-chair of Bracewell’s ESG practice . They discuss what ESG entails, its popularization and much more. Rachel is an accomplished litigator with more than...
OSHA’s Revised COVID-19 Guidance Highlights Employer Duties for Unvaccinated and At-Risk Workers
On June 10, 2021, shortly after issuing its Emergency Temporary Standard (“ETS”) for healthcare settings, OSHA updated its Guidance on Mitigating and Preventing the Spread of COVID-19 in the Workplace (“Updated OSHA Guidance”), which is applicable to all employers not...
Broker Advocacy: Sick Rhinos With Jeff Higgins, Claims Advocate Team Lead at Alliant
In this episode of Bracewell Covered, hosts Vince Morgan and Claire Cahoon sit down with Jeff Higgins, a claims advocate team lead at Alliant. Jeff talks about his career trajectory, industry trends, his work with in-house and outside counsel, and...
When the Government Comes Knocking – A Conversation With Jeff Vaden
On this episode of The Bracewell Sidebar, we talk with their partner Jeff Vaden about the world of white-collar criminal defense. They look at the different components of an open criminal investigation, how to handle it and, more importantly, how...
Welcome to the Bracewell Sidebar
Welcome to The Bracewell Sidebar! In this episode, Josh Zive , a senior principal in Bracewell’s Policy Resolution Group and the founder of The Lobby Shop podcast , talks with Phil and Matthew about the podcast’s origins and some of...
Biden Administration Prioritizes Increased and Broadened Anti-Corruption Enforcement
On June 3, 2021, the White House issued a memorandum announcing anti-corruption as a core national security interest. The memorandum explains that, “[c]orruption threatens United States national security, economic equity, global anti-poverty and development efforts, and democracy itself.” It directs...
UAE and Israel Sign Tax Treaty
On Monday, 31 May 2021, the UAE and Israel signed a tax treaty in order to boost economic cooperation. It is expected that, following ratification later this year, the treaty will come into effect on 1 January 2022. The move...
Region Mulls Impact as China Solar Sanctions Loom
Article originally appeared in MEED on June 3, 2021 A major development in Middle Eastern solar over the past two years has been the influx of Chinese engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contractors and suppliers into the sector. Developers have...
Reverse Veil-Piercing Endorsed by Delaware Chancery Court
A recent decision in the Delaware Chancery Court broadens the risk of inter-corporate liability by endorsing the theory of “reverse” veil-piercing, where a plaintiff can reach down to the assets of a parent company’s subsidiaries. 1 Although many plaintiffs in...
Insurance for the Energy Industry: Smoothies With Will Marsh, Former Chief Legal Officer at Baker Hughes
In the inaugural episode of Bracewell Covered, hosts Vince Morgan and Claire Cahoon talk all things insurance law with Will Marsh, including his leadership in the Baker Hughes legal department prior to joining Bracewell. Will discuss his experience working with...
Icy Hot: Texas Policyholders With Losses from Winter’s Late-Season Freeze Must Also Prepare for Early-Season Hurricanes
Article originally appeared in Insurance Coverage Law Center on June 2, 2021 Many Texas businesses and other organizations are still grappling with the effects from February’s winter storm. Unfortunately, this year’s hurricane season may complicate those efforts, so insureds with...
FERC Staff Issues White Paper on Hybrid Resources; Seeks Industry Input
On May 26, 2021, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (“FERC”) staff issued a white paper regarding the current status and use of hybrid resources – e.g., co-located generation and storage facilities – in wholesale markets, including markets operated by Regional Transmission...