I am an attorney who practices at the intersection of business and sustainability. I advise businesses, boards, attorneys, professional organizations, and governments on the impacts of international legal development in sustainability regulations.
In addition to writing on the
California Opens Comment On Updated Climate Change Reporting Regulation
California is considering a new proposal requiring businesses to report on climate change related risks.
New Zealand Moves To Ban Climate Change Litigation. Will The U.S. Follow?
The New Zealand government has proposed legislation to limit the ability of individuals to sue companies for the impacts of climate change.
AI Is Replacing Sustainability As The Latest Business Trend
The decline of sustainability reporting has impacted the sustainability and business industries, resulting in a shift in focus to AI
European Union Releases Draft Sustainability Reporting Standards For U.S. Businesses
Europe's financial regulator is in the final stages of developing sustainability reporting standards for non-EU based businesses, with a vote on June 18.
European Commission Releases ‘Simplified’ Deforestation Regulation
On May 4, the European Commission released a report on the simplification of the EU Deforestation Regulation, claiming a 75% reduction in compliance costs.
EU Looks To Simplify Deforestation Regulations As US Pressure Mounts
Under pressure from Trump and industry advocates, the European Commission is set to release a proposal to simplify the EU Deforestation Regulation
EU Considers Shift to International Sustainability Reporting Standards
The European Union is considering rolling back ambitious sustainability reporting standards to match those used internationally
5 Key Takeaways From California’s New Climate Change Reporting Rule
A California regulator adopted a final rule to require large companies to report climate change related information in an annual financial report
California Becomes First State To Require Climate Change Reporting
Following delays and ongoing legal challenges, a California regulator enacted sustainability reporting requirements relating to climate change starting in August 2026.
EU Parliament Delays Vote On Sustainability Reporting Reductions, Adds Uncertainty
A compromise proposal to reduce sustainability reporting requirements in the European Union stalled on October 22, as the Socialist & Democrats Party pushed back.