Amy Antoniolli

3 weeks ago | jdsupra.com | Amy Antoniolli |J. Michael Showalter |Duncan Weinstein

Right now, much about the world is uncertain. Risks posed by political changes dominate the headlines and also weigh heavily on many decisions made by corporations, their advisors, and their stakeholders. Businesses, of course, want to succeed even in chaotic environments. Success requires appropriate planning, and planning can help lead to predictability.

2 months ago | jdsupra.com | Amy Antoniolli |Vyasa Babu |J. Michael Showalter

The second Trump presidency has arrived. With it – and particularly the Trump Administration’s push back on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programming at many levels – many organizations are under increased pressure to roll back DEI and broader environmental, social, and governance (ESG) programming.

2 months ago | afslaw.com | Vyasa Babu |J. Michael Showalter |Amy Antoniolli

On Below, we will outline why ESG programming has become increasingly controversial and discuss recent litigation and the continued prominence of Texas a forum for ESG-related disputes. ESG BackgroundWe have previously discussed why the ESG acronym generates controversy and has become increasingly controversial. In 2023, we discussed the multiple meanings ESG takes on depending on the person or organization using it.