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A U.S. regulatory effort aimed at bringing clarity for investors regarding companies’ environmental claims has only gotten murkier even as international directives on sustainability reporting come closer to reality. As we await the outcome of a court case over the SEC’s new climate disclosure rules, few companies are spending this time relaxing and even fewer...

Guidance for boards seeking to navigate a changing environment

Talk of ESG investing has few friends across the political spectrum

Acronym has become radioactive in the U.S., but ESG is still expected to drive and complicate deals

Republican-backed bill seeks return of Trump-era federal rule

At big corporations, few of the faces around the boardroom meeting table have more first-hand knowledge of the company’s history than the corporate secretary. But if you look at this role as purely administrative, Kuberno’s Jay Dodd argues, you’re missing out. Is it time to think about what’s in a name?

Sweeping rule would have broad implications

Settling-in period means learning — and also doing

‘Failure to prevent fraud’ could result in harsh penalties

Lack of digital processes & staffing issues among UK’s hurdles

CISOs & C-suite have communication problems, regulation powering cybersecurity transformation, shareholder activism looks to continue in 2024

If your company isn’t already using AI, it almost certainly will be in the near future. But it’s not like flipping a switch, and doing it wrong could expose your organization to extreme risk, especially in the heavily regulated finance sector. Katie Twomey of Illumen Capital shares a comprehensive guide to getting started with AI.

Labor shortage and increased attention from regulators could spell disaster if AI is deployed like a firehose

Preparing for the unexpected goes beyond IT expertise

Sustainability is becoming a key driver in business and consumer decisions, and the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), part of the European Green Deal, is the latest continuation of this trend. The directive sets a new standard regarding non-financial reporting, demanding greater transparency on environment, social and governance (ESG) issues. Considering the complexity of today’s...

Rule could strengthen unions’ hand in organizing

Commission aims to help consumers & business keep up with technological advancements

Crypto industry falls as sector most targeted for fraud; legal tech market expected to reach $50B by 2027

Existing agreements with senior executives can continue

The scramble for oil dominated geopolitics in the 20th century, and the rush for critical minerals will dominate the 21st, pulling in CEOs and diplomats alike, write Christopher Mason and Ian Oxnevad of Infortal.

It may be on the back-burner, but companies shouldn’t ignore the metaverse

Taking breaks is essential to building a culture of compliance

Companies should ensure programs fit company’s needs — and evolving legal framework

CCI staff share recent surveys, reports and analysis on risk, compliance, governance, infosec and leadership issues.

As regulations proliferate regarding the risks posed by our increasingly digital economy, companies face a choice: make cyber compliance the responsibility of existing teams or build a brand-new function: cybersecurity GRC, seated at the intersection of business, IT, privacy and cybersecurity. Security risk and compliance director Yasmine Abdillahi of Comcast clearly favors the latter, as...

Deep dive into the existing regulations that probably already cover how you’re using AI

Executives may be on the hook if info is compromised

Laws are being copy+pasted from coast to coast

Corporate scandals continue seemingly unabated, and federal authorities increasingly point to a strong compliance function as a difference-maker in their investigations. It’s no wonder, then, that demand for compliance officers is growing. But as Fordham law professor Joseph Burke wonders, if we’re in a golden age for CCOs, why isn’t education keeping up?

Soft skills are just as important as regulatory expertise