Disclosure

"Regulatory Confusion Ahead: SEC Abandons Climate Disclosure Rule as States and EU Forge Ahead with Competing Standards"

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Washington, D.C. – A significant shift in the regulatory landscape concerning climate disclosure is emerging as the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) withdraws its support for a controversial rule established in March 2024. This departure has left companies grappling with an inconsistent array of state and international mandates, creating uncertainty in compliance efforts due to the absence of coherent national standards. Initially, the SEC’s Climate Disclosure Rule required publicly traded companies to report greenhouse gas emissions and disclose material risks related to climate change. However, the rule faced immediate legal challenges, notably from Liberty Energy, … Read more

Man Uses AI Avatar for Court Argument Without Disclosure, Sparking Legal and Ethical Debate

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In a groundbreaking case that could redefine the intersection of technology and law, Jerome Dewald was seen using an AI-generated avatar to argue his case remotely in front of the New York State Supreme Court Appellate Division in March 2025. Representing himself in an employment dispute, Dewald used a digital counterpart created through a San Francisco-based tech product to deliver his legal arguments, a method he believed would offer a clearer and more polished presentation than he could achieve on his own. The judges, however, were caught off guard upon discovering the avatar’s use during … Read more

Direct Mail Marketing in California Faces New Rule: Mandatory Advertisement Disclosure on Envelopes Starting 2025

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As marketing norms evolve, many businesses are shifting their focus from phone calls to direct mail, considered a less intrusive and regulation-bound method of reaching consumers. However, marketers aiming their strategies toward Californians need to take note of a new regulatory curve that takes effect on January 1, 2025. This rule, originating from State Bill 1096, mandates specific declarations be prominently displayed on envelopes of physical mail soliciting consumer financial products or services. California, known for its strict consumer protection laws, continues its reputation by enforcing these new directives, specifically designed to mitigate arguably deceptive … Read more

Justin Baldoni to Countersue Blake Lively, Plans Full Disclosure of Texts Amid Ongoing Dispute

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Los Angeles, CA — Justin Baldoni’s lawyer, Bryan Freedman, recently declared that the actor and director harbors no resentment towards Blake Lively, amidst a flurry of legal disputes and public accusations between the two. In a recent appearance on the Today Show, Freedman vehemently denied that Baldoni had initiated a defamation campaign against Lively following the release of their film “It Ends With Us.” Freedman emphasized Baldoni’s stance, stating that from the beginning, Baldoni expressed a desire to avoid negative actions or causing harm toward Lively. Despite these assurances, the legal battle is heating up … Read more