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Regulatory Radar

Delivered monthly, the Regulatory Radar is a briefing on emerging regulatory issues produced by the Boston College Center for Corporate Citizenship.  These summaries of recent regulatory decisions keep you apprised of the actions that may impact your corporate citizenship efforts. Each edition includes summaries of and links to the latest items we’ve added to our Resource Library.

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SEC disbands its Climate and ESG Task Force

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has disbanded its Climate and ESG Task Force.

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EU publishes new guidelines on ESG fund names

The EU recently released new guidelines on funds using ESG or sustainability-related terms in their names.

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Missouri’s Anti-ESG rules declared unconstitutional

A U.S. federal court has declared that Missouri’s Anti-ESG rules are unconstitutional.

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Cybersecurity Obligations to Include Health and Welfare Plans

The Department of Labor’s (DOL) Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) is expanding the scope of a cybersecurity guidance released in 2021.

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New York enacts Retail Worker Safety Act

New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed the Retail Worker Safety Act into law. The bill, which applies to retailers with at least ten employees, requires “retail worker employers to develop and implement programs to prevent workplace violence.”

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Upheld regulations for No Surprise Billing Rules

The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a district court opinion that invalidated regulations on the No Surprise Billing Rules included in the Consolidated Appropriations Act (2021).

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FTC bans employers from using nearly all non-compete clauses; federal judge bars rule

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) adopted a final rule prohibiting usage of almost all non-compete clauses by employers and will require employers to rescind existing agreements, except for those that apply to senior executives.

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The DOJ announces new whistleblower award program

The DOJ hopes its new program will incentivize individuals to come forward with information on corporate crime.

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