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Paramount shareholder lawsuit casts governance spotlight on Warner Bros merger

20 July 2026

A shareholder lawsuit alleging undisclosed political arrangements linked to President Donald Trump has opened a new front in the proposed US$111 billion Paramount–Warner Bros Discovery merger, shifting investor attention from antitrust approval to corporate governance and board accountability.
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Shareholders’ Stand: Investors Push to Reassert Control Amid Rising DEI Exclusions

18 February 2026

Shareholders have sued US telecommunications giant AT&T for excluding a DEI-focused proposal as heightened risks created by the US SEC’s change in approach to ‘no action’ requests are highlighted.
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Enticing IPOs: SEC Chair Atkins Targets “Regulatory Creep”, Eyes Shareholder Meeting Reforms

18 February 2026

US SEC Chair Paul Atkins has launched a campaign to roll back what he calls “regulatory creep,” outlining a plan to “make IPOs great again” during recent testimony to the US House Financial Committee.
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Confronting Climate: European Law Amendment Marks “Decisive Moment” - Partnered with Corporance

17 February 2026

The recent amendment of the European Climate Law marks a decisive moment in the European Union’s climate strategy.
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Seeking SRD Insights: European Commission Commences Shareholder Rights Directive Consultation

13 February 2026

The European Commission has launched a public consultation to glean investor and industry insights on a potential update of the Shareholder Rights Directive (SRD).
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Resolution Rejections: Amazon to Exclude at Least Seven Shareholder Proposals

12 February 2026

Amazon looks set to exclude at least seven shareholder proposals from its 2026 proxy statement without formal assent from the US Securities and Exchange Commission
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Anti-DEI Augmented: Appeal to Overturn Trump Executive Order Rejected

10 February 2026

A challenge to US President Donald Trump’s high-profile executive orders against diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programmes has been rejected by an appeals court.
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Texas SB 13 Struck Down: Judge Rules Against Anti-ESG Law

5 February 2026

A Texas federal judge has struck down one of the US’ most prominent anti-environment, social and governance (ESG) laws, ruling that prohibiting state investment in companies avoiding financing fossil fuels is unconstitutional.
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Consultation Showcases Support for UK Voluntary Sustainability Disclosure

3 February 2026

The UK government has published the results of its consultation on the creation of an oversight regime for assurance of sustainability-related financial disclosures which showed strong support for such a programme.
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Exempt Solicitation Overhaul: Shareholders Signal EDGAR Shift Concerns to SEC

3 February 2026

Major shareholders have stressed concerns to the SEC about significant changes to the use of its EDGAR filing platform and exempt solicitation notices, as well as other developments that undercut shareholder rights.
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NZFSPA Reshaped: Net Zero Alliance Shutters Standalone Activities

29 January 2026

The Net Zero Financial Service Providers Alliance (NZFSPA) has decided to reorganise almost five years since its 2021 launch and conclude activities as a standalone initiative.
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Mixed Messages: Disney Accepts Resolutions from Anti-ESG Proponent Trio Amid Legal Uncertainty

28 January 2026

Disney has revealed that three shareholder proposals from anti-ESG proponents will be voted on at its 2026 AGM amid concerns over litigation should resolutions be excluded following controversial changes to the ‘no action’ process.
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‘No Action’ Reaction: ICCR Questions SEC’s Controversial Shareholder Stance

27 January 2026

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Decrying DEI: Texas’ Paxton Brands 100+ State Laws as “Unconstitutional”

23 January 2026

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Regulation Regression: UK Axes Audit and Corporate Governance Reform Bill

22 January 2026

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Extinguishing ESG: US House Approves Prohibitive Bill for Pension Funds

20 January 2026

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Shareholder Proposal Schism: Divides Deepen Over Infringed Investor Resolution Rights

16 January 2026

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