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Cadwalader regularly publishes materials, including newsletters and news alerts of interest to our clients. Our communications portfolio also includes articles authored by our attorneys, as well as information about events in which our personnel will participate.
Articles & Books
Launch of State Alliance Against “ESG Investing”
March 21, 2023On March 16, 2023 the Republican governors of 19 states announced an alliance led by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, to “push back against President Biden’s environmental, social, corporate governance (ESG) agenda that is destabilizing the American economy and the global financial system.” In their joint statement, the 19 state governors explained their intention to “work together and leverage [their] state pension funds to force change in how major asset managers invest the money of hardworking Americans, ensuring corporations are focused on maximizing shareholder value, rather than the proliferation of woke ideolog
Related Practice(s): Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG)
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EU Publishes Green Bond Standard
March 21, 2023On February 28, 2023 the Council of the European Union and the European Parliament reached a deal to draw up European Green Bonds Standards (“EUGBS”). The aim of the EUGBS is to establish the leading global framework for green bonds. According to Paul Tang, rapporteur, this creates “a gold standard that green bonds can aspire to.” The EUGBS have been designed to facilitate the financing of sustainable investments by companies and public authorities that issue green bonds, while meeting rigorous sustainability requirements and protecting investors against greenwashing.
Related Practice(s): Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG)
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ShareAction Claims Asset Managers Lagging on Climate and Biodiversity
March 21, 2023In a recent report, the UK-based NGO ShareAction claimed that “[t]he asset management industry needs to change urgently if it is to demonstrate proactive stewardship that safeguards against key social and environmental risks in the best interests of the investors.” The group’s Point of No Returns report ranked 77 of the largest asset managers globally based on their responses to 107 questions across five “responsible investment themes,” namely, stewardship, governance, climate, biodiversity, and social issues. Average performance across asset managers was best in the areas of stewardship, governance, and social issues. The report recognized improvement in the industry with respect to climate policies, but noted that “there is still room for improvement,” particularly regarding
Related Practice(s): Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG)
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Events
TechLaw Institute 2023: The Digital Evolution
March 22-23, 2023Cadwalader partner Mercedes Kelley Tunstall will be a featured speaker at PLI’s TechLaw Institute 2023 in New York.
Related Practice(s): Blockchain, Cryptocurrency, and Digital Assets
Related Office(s): New York, Washington
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7th Annual CREFC Spring Symposium
March 29, 2023Please join us for the 7th Annual CREFC Spring Symposium hosted by the Women's Network at Cadwalader on Wednesday, March 29th.
Related Practice(s): Securitization & Asset Based Finance
Related Office(s): New York
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ABA – Fourth Global White Collar Crime Institute
March 30-31, 2023Cadwalader is proud to be a Bronze sponsor at the ABA – Fourth Global White Collar Crime Institute.
Related Practice(s): White Collar Defense and Investigations
Related Office(s): London, Washington
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Clients & Friends Memos
SVB Financial Group Chapter 11 Case – Issues with the FDIC May Be Front and Center
March 22, 2023As many parties expected, on March 17, 2023 SVB Financial Group (“SVB Financial” or the “Debtor”) the holding company for Silicon Valley Bank, commenced a case under chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code (the “Bankruptcy Code”) in the Southern District of New York. Judge Martin Glenn has been assigned to the chapter 11 case. Neither Silicon Valley Bank, currently in FDIC receivership, nor its successor Silicon Valley Bridge Bank, N.A. (“SV Bridge Bank”), were included in the chapter 11 filing.
Related Practice(s): Financial Restructuring
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UK Budget 2023 – Key Tax Measures
March 16, 2023The Chancellor of the Exchequer delivered the United Kingdom (“UK”) Budget for 2023 on 15 March 2023.
Related Practice(s): Tax
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A Quick Take on a Sudden Change in the Banking Landscape
March 13, 2023A lot of ink has been spilled in the last 72 hours regarding the historic developments involving Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank. Our quick summary of the facts and law is below. Cadwalader will continue to monitor these developments closely and will update you with additional insights.
Related Practice(s): Financial Regulation, Financial Restructuring
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Newsletters
Brass Tax
BrassTax is a monthly newsletter that provides clear and concise insights on important tax developments.
Related Practice(s): Corporate Taxation, Mergers & Acquisitions Taxation, Restructurings & Bankruptcies Taxation, Securitization & Structured Products Taxation, Tax, Tax Controversy
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Cabinet News & Views
Cabinet News & Views is a weekly newsletter covering news in the financial services industry.
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Cadwalader Climate
Cadwalader Climate is a twice-weekly newsletter that summarizes and provides the legal implications of climate-related developments.
Related Practice(s): Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG)
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Fund Finance Friday
Fund Finance Friday is a weekly market intelligence update for the fund finance market from Cadwalader.
Related Practice(s): Fund Finance
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REF News & Views
REF News & Views is a monthly newsletter comprised of news and commentary around legal matters concerning mortgage finance, mezzanine finance, loan sales and construction finance.
Related Practice(s): Construction Finance, Joint Ventures, Loan Sales, Management & Leasing, Mezzanine Finance, Mortgage Finance, Real Estate, Real Estate Acquisitions & Dispositions, Real Estate Restructuring, Real Estate Workouts & Restructurings
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State Attorney General Insider
State Attorney General Insider is a newsletter on the latest notable cases and updates from within the State Attorneys General community.
Related Practice(s): Global Litigation, State Attorneys General Practice
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Podcasts
Our podcasts delve into the legal trends shaping global business – from financial regulations to fund finance, investigations and more.
Videos
Implementing the LIBOR Act: The Federal Reserve’s Final Rule
January 13, 2023With the pending cessation of panel LIBOR on June 30, 2023, the LSTA’s Tess Virmani and Meredith Coffey recorded a video with Cadwalader partners Lary Stromfeld and Jeff Nagle that discusses the LIBOR transition, synthetic LIBOR, how the LIBOR Act and Final Rule may fit into remediation plans, and how LSTA members might consider analyzing their credit agreements for remediation. You can access the video and slides here.
Related Attorney(s): Lary Stromfeld, Jeffrey Nagle
Related Practice(s): LIBOR Preparedness Team
LIBOR Before Labor Day (2022 Edition)
August 26, 2022Cadwalader partner Jeff Nagle discusses the latest in LIBOR transition in another installment of FFF: Industry Conversations.
Related Attorney(s): Jeffrey Nagle
Related Practice(s): LIBOR Preparedness Team
Finance Forum Focus Series: Spotlight on LIBOR Transition
October 20, 2021In this installment of our Finance Forum Focus Series, Cadwalader partners Lary Stromfeld and Jeffrey Nagle discuss the latest LIBOR transition developments.
Related Attorney(s): Lary Stromfeld, Jeffrey Nagle
Related Practice(s): LIBOR Preparedness Team
