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The Financial Law Forum – Executive Compensation And ESG: How Compensation Might Be Tied To ESG Metrics (Podcast) - Executive Remuneration - United States
Seyfarth's The Financial Law Forum · Executive Compensation and ESG Metrics: How Compensation Can Be Tied to ESG In this episode of the Financial Law Forum podcast, join host Tracee E. Davis as she engages in a dynamic discussion with experts Jennifer A. Kraft, Seyfarth Partner in Impact/ESG and Executive Compensation practice groups and Parmjit Sandhu, Tax Principal in KPMG's Global Reward Services practice.
Economy, geography drive food insecurity in Wyoming
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Technology-Related Commercial Disputes Should Be Assigned to the Commercial Division
The New York Supreme Court’s Commercial Division has the expertise and experience to handle technology-related commercial claims. Often, these disputes are between private parties, investors or technology-based start-ups and relate to emerging concepts, complex contracts and cross-border issues. This trend will only increase as technology evolves and penetrates nearly every sector and industry.
For Antelope Butte ski area, survival takes community's backing
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WBA announces Wyoming Business Hall of Fame award recipients
The Wyoming Business Alliance/Wyoming Heritage Foundation has announced two new inductees to be included in the state’s Business Hall of Fame. The WBA has also named state House and Senate representatives to be honored as Legislators of the Year. Since 2013, the Wyoming Business Hall of Fame has highlighted people around the state who have achieved business success and made a virtuous impact in their communities.
Can Wyoming get away from dependence on resource revenue?
Wyoming’s fossil fuel economy sits at the intersection of an important conversation about the production of energy and revenue. In this state, the two are inextricably linked. Petroleum Association of Wyoming President Peter Obermueller concisely described the state’s economic standing at a Sheridan Chamber of Commerce luncheon last month. “In 2022, the oil and gas industry contributed $2.72 billion in taxes to the state of Wyoming,” Obermueller said.
Wyoming construction trades struggling to recruit workers
Wyoming’s construction industry is at a tipping point in terms of transferring knowledge and skill to the next generation. While it’s true there is a nationwide shortage of construction laborers and trade professionals, conditions unique to the Cowboy State amplify the need to recruit and retain new workers. The first significant factor concerning these industries is the size and age of the existing workforce.
Big Horn Records launches as label for Wyoming musicians
Wyoming’s creative economy received an unprecedented addition last month in Sheridan. The launch of Big Horn Records is a win for economic diversification, as well as artists looking to get their sound out to a wider audience. President Shawn Day said his experience as a signed artist inspired him to offer an alternative to the conventional record label industry.
United Capital Source, Inc. v. ADP Totalsource Inc. et al
United Capital Source, Inc. v. ADP Totalsource Inc. et al Plaintiff: United Capital Source, Inc. Defendant: ADP Totalsource Inc. and ADP Totalsource FL XVI Inc. Case Number: 1:2023cv05998 Filed: August 8, 2023 Court: US District Court for the Eastern District of New York Nature of Suit: Contract: Other Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. ยง 1332 Diversity-Other Contract Jury Demanded By: None RSS Track this Docket Docket Report This docket was last retrieved on August 8, 2023.
Three businesses bring Wyo flavor to Chicago food service convention
Three businesses from Wyoming traveled to the Windy City last month to showcase their products at the largest food service convention in the Western Hemisphere. Their travels were made possible via a sponsorship from the Wyoming Business Council. The 2023 National Restaurant Association trade show was in Chicago May 20-23.
WITC welcomes new carbon-capture researchers
The Wyoming Integrated Test Center in Gillette is welcoming two new tenants. Both research teams are international guests that will focus on a specific component of carbon capture utilization and sequestration technology. The ITC consists of two research areas attached to the Basin Electric Power Cooperative’s Dry Fork Station. Each area is connected to flue gas from the operating coal-fired power plant.
SEC Proposes Sweeping New Cybersecurity Rules: Is Your Company Prepared?
On March 15, 2023 the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) proposed three new sets of rules (the “Proposed Rules”) which, if adopted, would require a variety of companies to beef up their cybersecurity policies and data breach notification procedures.
SEC Proposes Sweeping New Cybersecurity Rules: Is Your Company Prepared?
On March 15, 2023 the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) proposed three new sets of rules (the “Proposed Rules”) which, if adopted, would require a variety of companies to beef up their cybersecurity policies and data breach notification procedures.
Wyoming Energy Authority advances R&D, networking
Wyoming’s newly formed energy development effort is going into its third year of operations with a strong footing in the heart of the state’s economy. The Wyoming Energy Authority represents the merging of two previously existing think tanks aimed at promoting a broad spectrum of energy development and production around the state. The WEA originally formed in 2020 via the merging of two existing entities: the Wyoming Infrastructure Authority and the Wyoming Pipeline Authority.
Manufacturing database CONNEX Wyoming goes live
Wyoming manufacturers are invited to take part in a new resource with state-sanctioned business-boosting potential. The initiative is called CONNEX Wyoming. It is a free online platform for those looking to buy or sell materials, find new clients and manage their supply chains. The platform is a new outgrowth of a national supply chain platform called CONNEX Marketplace. That program went live on Nov.
WGFD on alert for possible invasive aquatic species
The Wyoming Game and Fish Department is increasing measures to screen for aquatic invasive species, following the detection of zebra mussels in a reservoir 27 miles from the state line. The problematic mussels were discovered in the Pactola Reservoir near Rapid City, South Dakota, in mid-July. Their presence represents a threat to Wyoming’s water-based ecosystems, wildlife authorities say.
Rural hospitals cut maternity care amid budget woes
Two Wyoming hospitals have discontinued offering obstetric care as of this summer. Both said upheaval in the medical industry in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic have made offering the service to their communities unfeasible. The hospitals in Rawlins and Kemmerer demonstrate the fragility of rural health services, and have joined Riverton in no longer offering delivery services for expectant mothers.
Rural hospitals cut maternity care amid budget woes
Two Wyoming hospitals have discontinued offering obstetric care as of this summer. Both said upheaval in the medical industry in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic have made offering the service to their communities unfeasible. The hospitals in Rawlins and Kemmerer demonstrate the fragility of rural health services, and have joined Riverton in no longer offering delivery services for expectant mothers.
Tourist-related businesses brace to embrace upcoming season
Wyomingites whose businesses support tourism are getting their open arms ready for a big 2022 season. As the state’s second-largest industry, tourism took the biggest hit during the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, but after two years, this economy has seen not only a rebound, it is now prepping for forecasted growth. “We are optimistic about the coming year,” said Wyoming Travel and Tourism Executive Director Diane Shober.
Chiropractic care in the Cowboy State: The lowdown
Chiropractic medicine has a unique appeal to people in a state full of rodeo stars, avid outdoorsmen and a generally active population. Wyomingites who are looking to heal from injury, improve their athletic potential or enhance their overall health often to look to chiropractic care, but seeking the right doctor takes a degree of knowledge by the patient.
Natural gas spike spells mixed short-term forecast for Wyoming economy
The expected price spike in natural gas has special implications in Wyoming. Given that this natural resource is a pillar of the overall economy, any associated fluctuations have public sector, private sector and personal ramifications around the state.
Big pharma has investing interests in Wyoming’s senior senator
U.S. Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyo., receives generous campaign sponsorship from large pharmaceutical corporations. The state’s long-seated GOP incumbent has seniority that affords him more general influence, but it’s unclear why the former medical doctor has been a longtime recipient of especially high donations from big pharma. According to Kaiser Health News, Barrasso has received $45,500 in donations from pharmaceutical companies so far this year.
Plant reclamation aims to revive access
A community effort in Sheridan aims to reclaim some of the wreckage left behind by a previous generation of industrialists. The 5.8-acre area near the former town of Acme is a hub for outdoor enthusiasts and historians, but a dilapidated power plant building has become a nuisance riddled with environmental toxins. The area a few miles north of Sheridan was once home to a mining town and associated underground coal mine, in addition to the Acme Power Plant.
CW Auto: Big tech in a small town
Long stretches of land between Wyoming towns make for a unique opportunity for entrepreneurs to rise high in order to meet service needs of their communities. Those living in the state’s few large cities likely don’t have an issue finding a specialty mechanic when their vehicles need big repairs, but small and mid-sized towns rely on family owned businesses to provide services that are normally offered only at dealerships.
Bridger plant in home stretch of losing battle with EPA
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has handed down a decision that will change the operational course of the Jim Bridger Power Plant, with implications that reverberate through the state’s economy. The agency rejected the state’s proposed revisions to an implementation plan for regional haze guidelines, effectively rendering Unit 2 of the plant illegal, as it is not fitted with selective catalytic reduction (SCR) equipment. Unit 1 of the plant possibly faces a similar fate next year. Gov.
SEC Continues ESG Push With Proposed Investment Disclosure and Fund Name Requirements | JD Supra
Continuing its push to make Environmental, Social, and Governance (“ESG”) issues a key agency priority, on May 25, 2022 the SEC announced two sets of proposed rule amendments taking aim at “greenwashing” in investment funds.
SEC Continues ESG Push With Proposed Investment Disclosure And Fund Name Requirements - Securities - United States
Continuing its push to make Environmental, Social, and Governance ("ESG") issues a key agency priority, on May 25, 2022 the SEC announced two sets of proposed rule amendments taking aim at "greenwashing" in investment funds.
Soil health depends largely on landowners
The health of Wyoming’s soil is questionable at many locations around the state. Stewardship of this resource may require research and resources to ensure coming generations inherit a healthy landscape. Measurable parameters regarding the present status of Wyoming’s topsoil are still in their infancy. A generalized glance at the varied landscapes around the state show indicators that cause experts to worry.
Standardized testing can have big impacts on individual schools
Wyoming students take many tests in their kindergarten to 12th grade public school careers. Much of the standardized testing is mandated by federal and state laws, and can affect a school’s reputation, for better or worse. Student results are also tied to outcomes. The state spends $5.3 million to administer state assessments at staggered times and grade levels during the school year. The most well-known is the Wyoming Test of Proficiency and Progress, or WY-TOPP.
Prices are up sharply, but Wyo. doesn't appear to be in a housing bubble
Demand for rural real estate has soared during the pandemic, pushing up housing prices in many places in Wyoming. This raises the question of whether the state is experiencing or might soon be in a housing bubble. Probably not, experts told the Wyoming Business Report. Last month, the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas reported signs that may indicate a housing bubble is forming. That is what happens when demand for real estate outpaces supply, driving up costs.
Wyoming’s wind energy production moves ahead
Electricity generation projects in Wyoming harnessing the power of wind are moving forward, and the industry is a fairly major player in energy production. Just like fossil fuels are abundant here, so, too, is wind as a natural resource. Part of the reason for increasing demand for wind power is an additional emphasis on renewable energy projects. And some aspects unique to Wyoming are also driving development of the industry in the state.
Businesses eye employing ex-convicts amid labor shortage
The nationwide labor shortage has paved the way for significant changes in workplaces. Those who might have previously been rejected out of hand from consideration during the hiring process are now more likely to be given a chance. One group that fits that definition are those who previously were convicted of crimes, experts said in recent interviews. And employers in the state are looking to hire.
IMPACT 307 looks for growable businesses in Wyoming
An expanding program based out of the University of Wyoming is giving small and start-up businesses crucial aid to expand and attract funding, backers of the initiative say. Boosters agree that this is creating jobs, all the while helping to diversity the state's economy. Formerly called the the Wyoming Technology Business Center, UW's IMPACT 307 program was rebranded in 2020 in the midst of working to cast a wider geographical footprint around the state.
The Financial Law Forum Episode 7 - Conversation With Jeffrey M. Winn: A Book Review Of
United States: The Financial Law Forum Episode 7 - Conversation With Jeffrey M. Winn: A Book Review Of "The 1619 Project: A New Origin Story" (Podcast) 02 March 2022 by Tracee E. Davis and Tonya Esposito Seyfarth Shaw LLP Your LinkedIn Connections with the authors To print this article, all you need is to be registered or login on Mondaq.com. Seyfarth's The Financial Law Forum · Conversation with Jeffrey M.
United States: The Financial Law Forum Episode 6 - Advancing And Investing In DEI: Where Do We Go From Here? (Podcast) 22 February 2022 by Tracee E. Davis and Tonya Esposito Seyfarth Shaw LLP Your LinkedIn Connections with the authors To print this article, all you need is to be registered or login on Mondaq.com.
New York City Law Seeks To Curb Artificial Intelligence Bias In Hiring
United States: New York City Law Seeks To Curb Artificial Intelligence Bias In Hiring 27 December 2021 by Cameron A. Smith , Tracee E. Davis and Ashley Ehman Seyfarth Shaw LLP Your LinkedIn Connections with the authors To print this article, all you need is to be registered or login on Mondaq.com. Seyfarth Synopsis: A new law in New York City restricts the use of artificial intelligence ("AI") to screen candidates for employment or promotion, and will take effect on January 1, 2023.
New York City Law Seeks to Curb Artificial Intelligence Bias in Hiring | JD Supra Original
Seyfarth Synopsis: A new law in New York City restricts the use of artificial intelligence (“AI”) to screen candidates for employment or promotion, and will take effect on January 1, 2023. Although employers have a year to prepare, those that intend to rely on AI during the hiring process after January 2023 must submit their AI tools to a “bias audit” now.
SEC’s Approval Inches NASDAQ Closer to Implementing Board Diversity Listing Requirements | JD Supra
Late last year, Nasdaq submitted for approval to the Securities and Exchange Commission the proposed listing Rule 5605(f) and Rule 5606 requiring all, with a few exceptions, of Nasdaq’s roughly 3,249 listed companies to have at least two diverse board members or otherwise explain their reason for not doing so. The rule also would require disclosure of the diversity of their boards on an annual basis.
The Financial Law Forum Episode 4
United States: The Financial Law Forum Episode 4 - Advancing Financial Equality: Congressional Appropriation Of Billions To Small Financial Institutions Can Narrow The Wealth Gap (Podcast) 14 June 2021 by Tracee E. Davis and Tonya Esposito Seyfarth Shaw LLP Your LinkedIn Connections with the authors To print this article, all you need is to be registered or login on Mondaq.com.
The Financial Law Forum Episode 3: Perspective From The Boardroom: Information Risk Management, ESG And Artificial Intelligence
United States: The Financial Law Forum Episode 3: Perspective From The Boardroom: Information Risk Management, ESG And Artificial Intelligence 22 April 2021 by Tracee E. Davis and Tonya Esposito Seyfarth Shaw LLP Your LinkedIn Connections with the authors To print this article, all you need is to be registered or login on Mondaq.com. Episode 3: Perspective from the Boardroom: Information Risk Management, ESG and Artificial Intelligence In this episode, Tracee E. Davis and Tonya M.
The Financial Law Forum Episode 1: A Conversation With Afiya M. Jordan, JPMorgan Chase (Podcast)
United States: The Financial Law Forum Episode 1: A Conversation With Afiya M. Jordan, JPMorgan Chase (Podcast) 02 April 2021 by Tracee E. Davis and Tonya Esposito Seyfarth Shaw LLP Your LinkedIn Connections with the authors To print this article, all you need is to be registered or login on Mondaq.com.
The Financial Law Forum Episode 2: A Fireside Chat With Elisa Luque, EVP & Head Of Global Wealth Management For Guaranty Bank & Trust (Podcast)
United States: The Financial Law Forum Episode 2: A Fireside Chat With Elisa Luque, EVP & Head Of Global Wealth Management For Guaranty Bank & Trust (Podcast) 02 April 2021 by Tracee E. Davis and Tonya Esposito Seyfarth Shaw LLP Your LinkedIn Connections with the authors To print this article, all you need is to be registered or login on Mondaq.com.
The Financial Law Forum Podcast, Episode 2: A Fireside Chat With Elisa Luque, EVP & Head Of Global Wealth Management For Guaranty Bank & Trust
CONTRIBUTOR Most Read: Contributor United States, May 2020 United States: The Financial Law Forum Podcast, Episode 2: A Fireside Chat With Elisa Luque, EVP & Head Of Global Wealth Management For Guaranty Bank & Trust 25 March 2021 by Tracee E. Davis and Tonya Esposito Seyfarth Shaw LLP Your LinkedIn Connections with the authors To print this article, all you need is to be registered or login on Mondaq.com.
Wyoming hunters: Partners in wildlife law
SHERIDAN — One area where citizen accountability for public resources shines in Wyoming is wildlife management. In the Sheridan region, a collective sense of ownership plays a critical role in curbing wildlife violations. “If you look at the way wildlife is managed, it’s paid for through the sale of hunting and fishing licenses,” explained Wyoming Game & Fish Department Public Information Officer Christina Schmidt.
307 Discovery Center celebrates designated art space
SHERIDAN — The 307 Discovery Center is re-emerging from a COVID-dictated period of inactivity with a new workspace dedicated to art. The nonprofit is hosting a town hall meeting for the community Feb. 3 at 6 p.m. to showcase the new renovations and brainstorm ideas for enriching young minds.
New York’s Disclosure Law and Other Laws and Regulatory Mandates Regarding Women on Corporate Boards | JD Supra
As we begin this new year and reflect on a number of notable changes from the year past, certainly diversity and inclusion comes to mind. Diversity on corporate boards has received much attention and should be an important issue to all companies. Now, it is a legally mandated focus for any for-profit corporation doing business in New York.
New York's Disclosure Law And Other Laws And Regulatory Mandates Regarding Women On Corporate Boards
To print this article, all you need is to be registered or login on Mondaq.com. As we begin this new year and reflect on a number of notable changes from the year past, certainly diversity and inclusion comes to mind. Diversity on corporate boards has received much attention and should be an important issue to all companies. Now, it is a legally mandated focus for any for-profit corporation doing business in New York.
Sheridan-based podcasters talk up Wyoming
SHERIDAN — There are a handful of Sheridanites that have taken to the digital world to present their own audio talk shows. Here’s a look at some locally-based podcasts available on major streaming platforms. “Blazing Trails” hosted by Devan Reilly Reilly, who grew up in Sheridan, is a Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association bronc rider, hunting guide and ranch hand. He started his podcast in 2017 after recognizing he had unique interest and accessibility to unsung human stories.
SEC Modernizes Decades-Old Investor Marketing Rules To Address Evolution Of Markets And Technology
To print this article, all you need is to be registered or login on Mondaq.com. Seyfarth Synopsis: The Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") adopted a new investor marketing rule to replace and modernize its current advertising and cash solicitation rules. Neither of these rules has been meaningfully amended in several decades. The new rule is designed to provide flexibility and guidance in light of continuing advancements in technology and changes to the markets.
SEC Modernizes Decades-Old Investor Marketing Rules to Address Evolution of Markets and Technology | JD Supra
Seyfarth Synopsis: The Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) adopted a new investor marketing rule to replace and modernize its current advertising and cash solicitation rules. Neither of these rules has been meaningfully amended in several decades. The new rule is designed to provide flexibility and guidance in light of continuing advancements in technology and changes to the markets.
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