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Leah Malone Quoted in POLITICO on the Landscape for ESG Litigation

06.18.24

Leah Malone, Head of Simpson Thacher’s ESG and Sustainability Practice, was quoted in a POLITICO article titled, “All Rise: ESG Investing Lands on Judges’ Desks.” The article discussed how the debate surrounding corporate sustainability policies is playing out in the courts, as well as how the various lawsuits may impact the ESG space more broadly. Leah explained that the outcome of a recent Oklahoma lawsuit, where a state court blocked enforcement of one of the most aggressive anti-ESG laws in the country, could prompt players in other states to sue over other similar laws. She noted, “Once we have a little bit more guidance from that court, I expect to see more challenges and I’m a little surprised that I haven’t seen any more [filed] yet.”

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