Litigation & class actions

US faith investor targets chief executive and lead director in SEC filing following US oil major’s ‘hostile treatment’ of shareholders.

The latest developments in sustainable finance: BlackRock accused by Mississippi secretary of state of making 'fraudulent' statements about ESG and non-ESG funds; Brazil Central Bank considers adopting ISSB standards.

Fund urges other managers to stay the course, warns firms not to follow Exxon lawsuit example.

Much remains uncertain as the multiple cases against the SEC climate rule wind their way through the justice system.

Investigations by right-wing attorneys general tipped to continue after big asset managers quit climate collaborative engagement initiative.

Investors call out ExxonMobil lawsuit; ESG proposals at Tyson Foods fail to get majority support; FPIC resolution filed at RBC.

The latest developments in sustainable finance: SEC pushed to finalise climate rules; PRI, CFA Institute and GSIA launch responsible investment definitions.

Linklaters survey finds reluctance to collaborate on climate on both sides of the Atlantic, but US companies no more likely to back out.

Texas court judgement and Missouri filings provide useful precedents for firms dealing with the backlash, says Ropes & Gray partner.

US SIF predicts a legal challenge from corporate groups, but says a pork-related precedent leaves potential cases with little merit.