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Claims of First Amendment violations are common across state boycott laws, says litigation lawyer, as SFOF faces 'pay to play' complaint.
AASB delays finalising sustainability standards; banking regulator ramps up climate commitments and expectations.
Lawyers for public pension fund beneficiary seek court approval for further claims against blocked boycott legislation amid appeal threat.
The groups have also asked for further clarification that competition law should not impede sustainability collaboration initiatives.
Separately, reports suggest financial watchdog ASIC is seeking a hefty fine for Vanguard Investments over exclusionary screening failure.
Recent Supreme Court decisions will be a headwind but not a huge blow to SEC's climate rule and ESG enforcement, say lawyers.
The latest developments in sustainable finance: BlackRock issues new voting guidelines for climate funds; SBTi CEO steps down.
Proposed three-year safe harbour from private litigation 'not necessary', observers say.
Some market observers worry 'this may not be final word', while others note 'positive' outcome.
The decision marks Aussie financial watchdog ASIC’s second successful greenwashing court outcome.