Paul C. de Bernier

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In late 2023, California enacted a landmark set of climate-related disclosure laws—collectively referred to as the “California Climate Accountability Package”—which require disclosures of greenhouse gas emissions (SB 253) and climate-related financial risks (SB 261). As the first reporting deadlines approach in 2026, many businesses continue to face uncertainty regarding critical aspects of these laws. In…

In late 2023, California enacted “first-of-its-kind” climate-related disclosure laws, addressing disclosures on greenhouse gas emissions and climate-related financial risks as well as disclosures aimed at increasing transparency and accountability around certain climate-related claims and use of voluntary carbon offsets. In this Legal Update, we provide a high-level refresher of the requirements of (and recent updates…

All across the world, climate disclosure regulations are among the most significant and complex challenges faced by companies and boards, with a variety of requirements emanating this past year from numerous governmental authorities and non-governmental organizations.

At Mayer Brown, I had the honor of leading a group of 21 partners from across 14 of the…

Generative AI (i.e., AI creating original content using machine learning and neural networks) has captivated people everywhere, producing a range of responses from doomsday warnings of machines rendering humans extinct to rosy dreams where machines possess magical properties. In corporate boardrooms, however, a more sober conversation is occurring. It seeks a practical understanding of…