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Simmons Hanly Conroy Shines: Firm’s Attorneys Secure Prestigious Spots on 2025 Best Lawyers in America Roster

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NEW YORK — Simmons Hanly Conroy has solidified its reputation as a leading legal firm with several of its attorneys being named in the prestigious 2025 editions of The Best Lawyers in America and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch. The recognition highlights the firm’s commitment to legal excellence and its prowess in delivering outstanding legal services to its clients. This recognition serves not only as testament to the individual capabilities of the awarded attorneys but also as a reflection of the firm’s overall standing within the legal community. The Best Lawyers in America list is … Read more

New Climate Disclosure Rules Set to Transform Corporate Australia; Over 6,000 Firms to Comply

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Canberra, Australia — Australia is set to implement stringent new regulations that will require companies to make significant climate-related disclosures, marking a major step in aligning with global standards set by the International Sustainability Standards Board. This move underscores a growing trend among nations to adopt mandatory climate disclosure rules, reflecting heightened international focus on environmental accountability. From January onward, more than 6,000 entities, including both listed and unlisted firms, financial institutions, and asset owners, will need to comply with these rules. This includes the reporting of Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 greenhouse … Read more

Missouri Judge Overturns State Rule Targeting Investment Firms for ‘Woke Politics’

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Jefferson City, Mo. – A federal judge in Missouri has invalidated a state investment rule accused of targeting “woke politics,” marking a significant blow to efforts by some officials to influence how investment decisions are shaped by social and environmental factors. The regulation, championed by Republican Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft, mandated financial professionals to disclose when prioritizing environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria in investment strategies, asserting it placed undue political motives ahead of financial returns. The ruling, handed down on Wednesday by U.S. District Judge Stephen R. Bough, found that Ashcroft’s mandate infringes … Read more

Insurance Companies Cite Negligence by Utility and Telecommunication Firms as Catalyst for Deadly Maui Wildfire

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Honolulu, HI – Over 160 property insurance companies are taking legal action, pointing to an overburdened, aged utility pole as the catalyst for the devastating Maui wildfire last August. The fire claimed 102 lives and wreaked havoc in Lahaina, according to a recent court filing in Honolulu. The attorneys argue that the combined oversight by Kamehameha Schools, Hawaiian Electric Co., and major telecom firms contributed to the tragedy. The allegations suggest negligence and non-compliance with industry standards among the accused, including Kamehameha Schools—a prominent educational trust also known as The Bishop Estate—and utilities and telecom … Read more