Fed Prosecutors Refuse to Comply with Fed Judge Order in Flynn Case: Stay Tuned!

28. How the Supreme Court’s EPA Ruling Complicates Climate Action and What Companies Can Do

AUGUST 25, 2022 The Supreme Court’s recent decision in West Virginia v. EPA clips the EPA’s ability to address climate change and may fundamentally alter the administrative authority of other federal agencies to tackle big problems.  As state and local governments find ways to fill the void, shareholders are demanding a response from Corporate America. How seismic […]

27. What Fund Managers and Investors Should Know About the SEC’s Bold New Regulatory Agenda

May 2022 Private fund managers and investors are on high alert as the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) proposes an aggressive new regulatory agenda. Its new draft rules have been described as a “sea change” and are intended to enhance regulation and protect investors in private funds. But do those investors need or want […]

26. Why Are Green Bonds All the Rage, and What’s in it for Business?

March 2022 Finance is finally catching up with the environmental movement. Green bonds, which are debt raised by companies whose proceeds are used for environmentally beneficial purposes, are all the rage. More of them are being sold than ever before. But not all green products are equal, and the politics and regulation are complex. Why […]

25. Litigation Trends in Delaware and How Businesses and Boards Can Mitigate Risk

February 2022 New structures, new rules? Delaware’s Chancery Court provides guidance on disclosure, conflicts, and risk allocation. We take a look at the latest Delaware rulings and what they say about SPAC directors’ fiduciary duty, as well as COVID’s effect on M&A deals, and how corporations and boards can mitigate their liability. Join host and […]

24. Could Proposed Laws in the U.S. and EU Help Save the Planet?

January 2022 Momentum on climate action is unstoppable. Investors, businesses, and the public are demanding policymakers get serious about reducing emissions. Legislation from the U.S. and EU offers challenges and incentives for businesses worldwide. How will these proposed laws impact companies, and importantly, can they deliver on the promise of making tangible progress in the […]

23. Universities in Crisis: It’s Not Just Varsity Blues

The Sidley Podcast What We’ve Learned About Preempting Crises at Universities It’s not just “varsity blues.” Universities are facing different kinds of crises than they ever imagined before, from COVID and Title IX to sports scandals and cyber breaches. As these institutions find themselves in legal and political crosshairs, their legal counsel are called on […]

New York’s Next Mayor Sets His Agenda: My WCBS interview with Eric Adams

Three days before Eric Adams was elected Mayor of New York, I had the opportunity to interview him live on WCBS during my news broadcast. In a few minutes, here, he outlines his vision for the city in the coming years.

22. Increased Scrutiny Has Boards of Directors in the Hot Seat

November 2021 Life is getting harder for boards of directors of public companies. Increased scrutiny of companies — particularly in heavily regulated industries — has led to greater risk of criminal and civil liability. And recent Delaware cases have ratcheted up the pressure, allowing lawsuits to proceed against boards for failure of oversight. What should […]

21. How to Mitigate Corporate Risk and Respond to Crises

October 2021 Summary Recent events have given the term “corporate crisis” a whole new meaning. From cyberattacks and pandemic disruptions to political divisions and tweets that go viral, companies are being challenged in ways they never have before. How should they respond in a fast-moving crisis? How can they identify risks and mitigate them? And […]

Westchester Democratic Primary Candidate Forum: County Clerk

Moderated by John Metaxas