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Are Securities Laws Effective Against Climate Change? A Proposal For Targeted Climate Related Disclosure And Ghg Reduction, Nate Chumley
Are Securities Laws Effective Against Climate Change? A Proposal For Targeted Climate Related Disclosure And Ghg Reduction, Nate Chumley
Fordham Journal of Corporate & Financial Law
The New York Attorney General filed a lawsuit against Exxon Mobil on October 24, 2018, claiming the company committed securities fraud in order to prop up the value of the company by publicly disclosing a higher proxy cost—or projected future cost—of climate change regulation than the internal cost used. Following this lawsuit, a federal class action was filed utilizing the same legal theory on the same facts. These lawsuits should be viewed as part of the larger history of lawsuits against large fossil fuel companies for climate change-related harms. Public nuisance theory largely captured a set of lawsuits against these …
Deliberately Defrauding Investors: The Scope Of Liability Comment., Andrew R. Simank
Deliberately Defrauding Investors: The Scope Of Liability Comment., Andrew R. Simank
St. Mary's Law Journal
Since the Enron debacle, shareholders have increasingly filed suit in state and federal courts to recoup financial losses resulting from fraudulent representations made by failing corporations. These shareholders have advanced common law misrepresentation claims against publicly traded companies for alleged fraudulent U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filings. Originally, the scope of liability for common law fraud was very narrow. This scope was later broadened in an attempt to provide protection to individuals commonly victimized by fraudulent behavior. Texas courts have gone to great lengths to ensure the “expectation of influencing conduct” requirement for common law fraud requires more than …
The Pendulum Swings Back: Why The Sec Should Rethink Its Policies On Disclosure Of Environmental Liabilities, Elizabeth Glass Geltman
The Pendulum Swings Back: Why The Sec Should Rethink Its Policies On Disclosure Of Environmental Liabilities, Elizabeth Glass Geltman
Villanova Environmental Law Journal
No abstract provided.
Opening Remarks Of The Panelists, Editors
Opening Remarks Of The Panelists, Editors
Villanova Environmental Law Journal
No abstract provided.
Disclosure Of Environmental Liability In Sec Filings, Financial Statements, And Debt Instruments: An Introduction, Michael M. Meloy
Disclosure Of Environmental Liability In Sec Filings, Financial Statements, And Debt Instruments: An Introduction, Michael M. Meloy
Villanova Environmental Law Journal
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Environmental Remediation Liabilities: An Accountant's Perspective, Amy A. Ripepi
Environmental Remediation Liabilities: An Accountant's Perspective, Amy A. Ripepi
Villanova Environmental Law Journal
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Disclosing Expenses And Liabilities Under The Clean Air Act Amendments Of 1990 In Securities Filings, Mark A. Stach
Disclosing Expenses And Liabilities Under The Clean Air Act Amendments Of 1990 In Securities Filings, Mark A. Stach
Villanova Environmental Law Journal
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