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House Passes Bills Limiting ESG And SEC Rules Amid Growing Debate‌ ‌

Legislation challenges ESG in investment decisions and climate risk disclosures, sparking industry reactions and political discourse.‌

Zenger · Sep 26, 2024

Will a market crash one day be pinned on the Supreme Court? An accounting expert explains why recent rulings have him worried

In two major rulings this past month, the U.S. Supreme Court curtailed the authority of federal agencies to draft and enforce policies that affect the nation’s financial health. One important agency, the Securities and Exchange Commission, took a particularly big hit.

The Conversation · Jul 12, 2024

Justice Sotomayor warns Supreme Court conservatives are unleashing ‘chaos’: ‘Today’s decision is a power grab’

A decision that strips authority away from federal agencies threatens the separation of powers, she argues

The Independent UK · Jun 27, 2024

SEC emissions disclosure rule could come later than expected

Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) spokesperson Mellissa Campbell Duru said last week the expected October release date for the commission’s emissions disclosure rule was a best estimate that could be inaccurate, according to a Bloomberg Law report. Campbell Duru also said the SEC—like BlackRock CEO Larry Fink and others in…

Ballotpedia · Oct 16, 2023

Cryptocurrencies Plummet As Binance And Zhao Seek Dismissal Of SEC Lawsuit

Market decline follows motion to dismiss allegations of securities violations by Binance and its CEO

Zenger · Oct 2, 2023

Crypto Market Surges On SEC Chair’s Testimony On Customer Fund Handling

Cryptocurrencies rise as SEC Chair expresses concerns over customer funds

Zenger · Sep 28, 2023

Federal court rules in favor of Biden ESG retirement rule

Economy and Society is Ballotpedia’s weekly review of the developments in corporate activism; corporate political engagement; and the environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) trends and events that characterize the growing intersection between business and politics.

Ballotpedia · Sep 26, 2023

Sky-high CEO pay is in focus as workers everywhere are demanding higher wages

As autoworkers' real wages fall, top executives at the Big Three carmakers continue to earn tens of millions of dollars each year — hundreds of times more than the median employee.

WEKU · Sep 13, 2023

SCOTUS strikes down student debt cancellation plan, takes up case on agency enforcement authority

The Checks and Balances Letter delivers news and information from Ballotpedia’s Administrative State Project, including pivotal actions at the federal and state levels related to the separation of powers, due process, and the rule of law.

Ballotpedia · Jul 20, 2023

B4.5bn in assets impounded in MORE fraud

The Civil Court on Thursday ordered the temporary seizure of 4.47 billion baht worth of assets linked to parties accused of manipulating the share price of More Return Plc (MORE).

Bangkok Post · Feb 16, 2023