February 2010
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What You Need To Know About The New SEC Guidance on Climate Change Disclosure
On February 2, 2010, the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) issued guidance, in the form of an interpretive release (the “Release”), as to a public company’s disclosure requirements on climate change issues.1 The SEC puts companies on notice that it will review the effect of the Release on companies’ filings through its disclosure review program.… Continue reading
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SEC Issues New Guidance Regarding Climate Change Disclosures
by Jerry J. Burgdoerfer, Gabrielle Sigel, William L. Tolbert, Jr., Elaine Wolff, Lee E. Dionne At an open meeting held January 27, 2010, the Securities and Exchange Commission voted to issue an interpretive release (the “Release”) to provide guidance on existing climate change disclosure obligations.[1] Specifically, the Commission’s discussion identified four categories of information about climate… Continue reading
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January 2010 Update: Climate Change
January 2010 Update: Climate Change covers the following – Obama Calls for Comprehensive Energy and Climate Bill in Address to Nation – Murkowski Resolution Seeks Disapproval of EPA Endangerment Finding – SEC Votes to Issue New Guidance Concerning Climate Change Disclosures – Obama: Federal Agencies Will Aim to Cut GHG Emissions 28% by 2020 -… Continue reading
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February 2010 Update: Environmental Lender Liability
February Update covers the following – District Court Finds Owner of Leased Equipment Liable Under CERCLA – Second Circuit Holds CERCLA Settlement with State Sufficient to Allow Contribution Action – District Court Dismisses CERCLA Counterclaim for Specific NCP Compliance – District Court Declines to Expand Definition of CERCLA “Operator” Liability – Tenth Circuit: Plaintiffs Fail… Continue reading