Mitigate Risk: The Specter of ESG Class Action Litigation

Class action litigation risks can haunt and distract organizations. Enable yourself to help your clients reduce the risk of facing class action lawsuits arising from environmental, social, and governance (ESG) matters in an increasingly ESG-centric corporate world. As ESG-related issues evolve and become increasingly important to corporate stakeholders, class action litigation against companies has moved from specter to corporeal form. Use our checklist for best practice and strategy when advising corporate clients mitigating risks of ESG class action litigation at the link below.

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