
DOL drops Trump ESG plans for new rulings
May 7, 2021
The US Department of Labor is set to formally abandon Trump-era plans to introduce anti-ESG legislation, and will engage with stakeholders to introduce new rules.
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Trump orders ban on DEI policies for European companies serving the US government
April 4, 2025
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Excluding ESG: Biden Sustainable Investing Rule Overturned
June 2, 2025
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Climate Crisis Challenge: Starmer Advised to Question “Reckless” Trump Approach
September 19, 2025
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‘No Action’ Retraction: Costco Accepts Anti-ESG Proposal Despite SEC Overhaul
December 12, 2025
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White House Targets Proxy Advisors: Washington Puts Voting ‘Plumbing’ on Notice
December 18, 2025
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Anti-DEI Drive: Trump’s DOJ Wields Fraud Law to Dissuade Companies
January 9, 2026
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Executive Pay Upset: Trump Proposes U$5m Defence Sector Remuneration Cap
January 9, 2026
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Extinguishing ESG: US House Approves Prohibitive Bill for Pension Funds
January 20, 2026
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Decrying DEI: Texas’ Paxton Brands 100+ State Laws as “Unconstitutional”
January 23, 2026
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Trump’s Anti DEI Order Heads to Court as Investors Hold the Line
April 30, 2026
US political and legal pressure on DEI is creating a growing disconnect with investor expectations, forcing boards to navigate conflicting risks between regulatory exposure and shareholder governance norms.
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Shareholders’ Success: AT&T Proposal Exclusion U-turn Intensifies Uncertainty
February 27, 2026
US telecommunications giant AT&T has U-turned on its decision to exclude a diversity, equity and inclusion-focused (DEI) shareholder proposal from its 2026 proxy materials following a lawsuit from investors.
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Anti-DEI Augmented: Appeal to Overturn Trump Executive Order Rejected
February 10, 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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