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
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
Shareholders & activismThe week in GRC: Group asks Lyft shareholders to vote against board chair and senator unveils plan to regulate AI May 19, 2023Ben Maiden– The Wall Street Journal (paywall) noted that companies are for the first time this year tabulating gains and losses in the stock...Read more
CareersTesla appoints former Dish Network attorney as general counsel Feb 21, 2023Ben MaidenTesla has appointed Brandon Ehrhart as general counsel and corporate secretary. In a tweet, the company says: ‘ Excited to have...Read more
Shareholders & activismThe week in GRC: Bank group criticizes plans for corporate ownership registry and YouTube CEO steps down Feb 17, 2023Ben Maiden– The Wall Street Journal (paywall) noted that a new SEC rule is aimed at removing loopholes that have allowed corporate insiders to...Read more
EnforcementThe week in GRC: Warren raises concerns with Tesla’s board and climate rulemaking expected to continue in 2023 Dec 21, 2022Ben Maiden– Reuters (paywall) reported that Senator Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, raised concerns that Tesla’s board has failed to meet its...Read more
EnforcementThe week in GRC: DoJ vows tough stance on corporate crime and study finds companies ignoring emissions’ financial risks Oct 06, 2022Ben Maiden– The Wall Street Journal (paywall) noted that the US Department of Justice is looking to counter data showing a decline in corporate...Read more
Regulatory & complianceThe week in GRC: US corporate ownership rule introduced and strikes loom as labor activity surges Sep 29, 2022Ben Maiden– The Wall Street Journal (paywall) reported that Unilever CEO Alan Jope plans to retire at the end of next year. The consumer goods...Read more
ESGThe week in GRC: Conservatives mastering the art of the proxy ballot and fast-food industry loses ‘super-sized’ battle Sep 02, 2022Garnet Roach– CNBC reported that Tesla violated workers’ rights when it banned shirts with pro-union insignia at the factory, according to a...Read more
ESGClimate lobbying proposal attracts support at Tesla AGM Aug 10, 2022Ben MaidenMore than a third of votes at Tesla’s AGM last week went for a shareholder proposal seeking a report on climate-related lobbying...Read more