Energy & Sustainability Connections — January 2023

By Thomas R. Burton, III, Sahir Surmeli

A Note from the Editors

Energy & Sustainability Connections brings the latest developments in energy investing, legal insights, company activity, and industry events straight to your inbox. This month’s edition includes:

  • Legal Feature: Caremark Liability Following the SEC’s New ESG Reporting Requirements. Read here.
  • M&A Activity: Read about the latest round of M&A activity in the energy and sustainability space. Read here.
  • Washington Update: Read the latest energy policy updates coming out of the Capitol, including the Department of Energy’s proposed standards for energy-efficient distribution transformers, the release of the Biden administration’s Inflation Reduction Act guidebook, and new Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding opportunities issued by the DOE. Read here.
  • Litigation Updates: Read the latest litigation news in the energy and sustainability space, including a climate change tort lawsuit brought by a number of municipalities in Puerto Rico against major fossil fuel companies. Read here.
  • Event Highlights: Don’t miss this month’s exciting events, including a SEIA webinar titled “Turning Solar Panel Recycling Woes into Industry Wins.” Learn more here.
  • Emerging from the Pandemic: Mintz is focused on helping businesses leverage opportunities and avoid liability as they manage back-to-office transitions and regroup to compete in a changed marketplace. Visit our Emerging from the Pandemic web page to read more.

 
We would also like to remind our readers that you can ask us anything at http://mintzedge.com/ask-anything/. We built the MintzEdge website as a resource for entrepreneurs and investors, and we hope that all of you take advantage of the site and see how it can help you.

 

CONTENTS

Legal Feature: Caremark Liability Following the SEC’s New ESG Reporting Requirements.

M&A Activity

Washington Update

Litigation Updates

Event Highlights

Emerging from the Pandemic: What Do You Need to Know Now?

 
 

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Authors

Thomas R. Burton, III

Member / Chair, Energy & Sustainability Practice

Tom Burton has helped to shape the clean energy industry by drawing on his passion for innovation. As a Mintz attorney, Tom counsels investors, entrepreneurs, and Fortune 100 companies. He also guides start-up organizations and accelerators to foster the next generation of energy leaders.

Sahir Surmeli

Member / Co-chair, Energy & Sustainability Practice

Sahir Surmeli is a Mintz business counselor who advises companies, boards, entrepreneurs, investment banks, and venture and private equity investors as they build and grow companies. He handles public offerings, 144A and private financings, acquisitions, joint ventures, and strategic partnerships.