By John Metaxas November 10, 2022 Last Friday I anchored my final newscast on WCBS. It ended a run of 18 and 1/2 years at the station, my longest stint at any one job, and one of the most meaningful and satisfying professional experiences of my life. While leaving is bittersweet, I can celebrate all […]
Read MoreClick to listen OCTOBER 5, 2022 It’s a wake-up call for the cryptocurrency industry. Falling prices have created dangers — but also opportunities for market participants. How will investors, lenders, and the courts respond? What new laws could be imposed, and who will end up on top? Join The Sidley Podcast host and Sidley partner, Sam Gandhi, as […]
Read MoreSeptember 30, 2022 Nearly six in ten Americans say the U.S. Supreme Court is out of touch with the country, according to the latest poll by Monmouth University. That opinion has crystallized in the months since the Court took away a woman’s constitutional right to an abortion in its June decision in Dobbs v. Jackson […]
Read MoreAUGUST 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 […]
Read MoreMay 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 […]
Read MoreMarch 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 […]
Read MoreFebruary 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 […]
Read MoreJanuary 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 […]
Read MoreThe 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 […]
Read MoreThree 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.
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