ESGThe week in GRC: More companies disclosing ESG data and New York bar offers diversity blueprint Sep 22, 2023Ben Maiden– Reuters (paywall) reported that the state of California has sued major oil companies including ExxonMobil, Shell and Chevron,...Read more
CareersAI-powered diagnostic firm Ceribell hires general counsel Sep 05, 2023Ben MaidenCeribell, the developer of a diagnostic system powered by artificial intelligence (AI), has hired Louisa Daniels as its general...Read more
Technology & social mediaThe week in GRC: ABA group to assess impact of AI on legal profession and 3M’s board approves $6 bn earplug settlement Sep 01, 2023Ben Maiden– The Wall Street Journal (paywall) reported that 3M’s board approved a $6 bn settlement to resolve claims that its earplugs caused...Read more
ESGLack of co-ordination harming investor engagement, survey finds Aug 23, 2023Tim HumanInvestor engagement is suffering due to co-ordination issues at investment firms and the way ESG data is collected and processed,...Read more
Shareholders & activismThe week in GRC: ABA adopts changes to client-vetting rule and Target sued over LGBTQ+ merchandise backlash Aug 11, 2023Ben Maiden– The Financial Times (paywall) reported that the carbon-accounting business is booming as regulators, investors and consumers demand...Read more
Technology & social mediaGovernance Matters podcast: Keir Gumbs discusses the impact of AI and the role of the Society for Corporate Governance Aug 10, 2023Ben MaidenArtificial intelligence (AI) is going to have a global and unpredictable impact. In the latest episode of Corporate Secretary’s...Read more
Regulatory & complianceThe week in GRC: Microsoft, LSEG working on AI models and European Commission publishes ESG disclosure rules Aug 04, 2023Ben Maiden–The Financial Times (paywall) reported that the London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) is working with Microsoft and several banks to...Read more
Technology & social mediaAI flashes on governance teams’ radars Aug 01, 2023Ben MaidenIn-house legal and governance teams are among the many groups taking a hard look at artificial intelligence (AI) and figuring out how...Read more
Shareholders & activismThe week in GRC: Google, Microsoft form AI safety standards group and Goodyear reaches agreement with Elliott Jul 28, 2023Ben Maiden–Four leading artificial intelligence (AI) companies launched a new industry group to identify best safety practices and promote the...Read more
Regulatory & complianceThe week in GRC: BlackRock adds Saudi Aramco CEO to board and industry groups criticize FTC’s click-to-cancel plan Jul 21, 2023Ben Maiden– The Financial Times (paywall) reported that, according to data from EY, more than a quarter of board members at European financial...Read more