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The United States is in the midst of a unique cultural moment. A post-pandemic economy, a fractured political climate, a newly aggressive regulatory state, a deeply conservative U.S. Supreme Court and the relentless advance of technology have profoundly impacted our workplaces. This article looks at some of the class and collective actions at this historic juncture.

A recent letter from 21 state Attorneys General to various asset managers demonstrates a focus on using antitrust and unfair competition laws to oppose ESG efforts. In this Client Alert, Latham & Watkins attorneys review the major enforcer and congressional statements over the past year that have raised antitrust and competition concerns with ESG initiatives; analyze how the AG Letter reflects a refinement of theories of harm under state and federal competition laws; and provide guidance to entities implementing ESG policies on how to minimize legal risks.

This multi-jurisdictional guide covers common issues in securitisation laws and regulations – including receivables contracts, receivables purchase agreements, asset sales, security issues, insolvency laws, special rules, regulatory issues, and taxation.

This guide covers key legal issues, rules, and developments regarding fraud and asset tracing across a range of jurisdictions.

This multi-jurisdictional guide covers common issues in environmental, social and governance law.

Topics covered include principal sources of ESG pressure, integration of ESG into business operations, and the impact of COVID-19.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC or Commission) Chair Gary Gensler has signaled his desire to have the SEC propose rules in April 2022 to increase its scrutiny of special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs) and private companies that go public through de-SPAC transactions.

A multijurisdictional overview of how Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) trends influence pensions.

This Guide developed by Latham & Watkins is a resource for public company executives and in-house counsel facing an investigation by the US Securities and Exchange Commission.

This article details why it is vital that those engaged in building ethics and compliance programs take deliberate steps to induce ethics-related actions to leverage the power of ethical leadership at all levels in their organization.

Most private company acquisitions, regardless of structure, contain provisions for some form of post-closing purchase price adjustment. These adjustment provisions can be an area for significant post-closing dispute, but often do not get the attention they deserve during the negotiation process, resulting in a nasty shock long past the time anything can be done about it. Here's how to make sure that the your company doesn't get burned after the deal is struck.