ESG Practice Co-chair Jacob Hupart recently connected with Responsible Investor about the Department of Labor’s decision to reconsider, and potentially rescind, its ‘ESG rule’. The decision comes as the rule faces ongoing court challenges and amid broader regulatory rollbacks under the Trump administration.

ESG Practice Co-chair Jacob Hupart was quoted in an Agenda article about how companies should respond to climate change data and considerations regarding climate related goals and communication to investors.

ESG Practice Co-chair Jacob Hupart was quoted in a Law360 Real Estate Authority article about the shifting ESG regulatory landscape and related impacts on the real estate sector.

JD Supra has recognized ten Mintz attorneys in its 2025 Readers’ Choice Awards. The awards recognize attorneys and firms whose articles on the JD Supra platform were most read by C-suite executives, in-house counsel, media, and other professionals during 2024. 

ESG Practice Co-chair Jacob Hupart was quoted by Bloomberg Law in an article about how several states have introduced bills that would make large companies disclose their carbon emissions. 

Member Jacob Hupart spoke with Responsible Investor about recent ESG-related developments, including a settlement over disclosures around the integration of ESG considerations and Mark Uyeda’s role as the Acting Chairman of the SEC while President Trump's nominee Paul Atkins is in the approval process. 

Mintz represented the US Department of Energy (DoE) Loan Programs Office (LPO) in the closing of a $1.67 billion loan guarantee to Montana Renewables, LLC, the largest sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) producer in North America.

ESG Practice Co-chair Jacob Hupart was quoted by Lexology PRO in an article about how climate coalitions focused on banking and investments, like the Net Zero Banking Alliance (NZBA), are losing some of their US partners as the new presidential administration prepares to take office.

Mintz represented the US Department of Energy (DoE) Loan Programs Office (LPO) in the closing of a $1.45 billion loan guarantee to Hanwha Q Cells Georgia, Inc. (QCells), a leading North American crystalline silicon solar manufacturer. 

ESG Co-chair Jacob Hupart was quoted by Law360 Insurance Authority in an article focused on how the insurance industry is crucial in the transition process to a net-zero economy, according to a recent report by the United Nations' insurance-climate initiative. 

Mintz is one of two US law firms invited by Oxford University to serve as an expert pro bono contributor to its Climate Policy Monitor, an annual report on global climate regulations which launched today. Including a granular survey of 30 major countries’ net zero implementation (G20+), the research gives the most detailed view yet of how economic rules align—or not—to climate goals.

Members Jacob Hupart and Douglas Baumstein, along with Associate Will McKitterick, published a Law360 article about how Project 2025 could influence federal ESG policies. 

Seven Mintz attorneys were recognized in Benchmark Litigation’s 2024 “40 & Under List” which spotlights the “top emerging talent in litigation” who are 40 years old and under. The annual “40 & Under List” is compiled through peer and client review, as well as consideration of individual cases.

ESG Co-chair Jacob Hupart, Securities Litigation Co-chair Douglas P. Baumstein, and Associate Will McKitterick recently co-authored an article in Law360 about the latest trends in securities litigation related to ESG. They analyze the current state of private securities fraud litigation pertaining to corporate ESG disclosures, identify common themes in the limited rulings to date, and offer several practical suggestions to avoid or mitigate related liability.

ESG Co-chair Jacob Hupart, Member David Adams, and Associate Will McKitterick co-authored an article in Law360 discussing the evolving landscape of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) ratings. They highlight the importance of these ratings in evaluating company performance and guiding investment decisions, while also addressing methodologies and various issues.

ESG Co-chair Jacob Hupart spoke to Law360 sharing his perspective on the new United Nations insurance-climate initiative, the Forum for Insurance Transition to Net Zero.

ESG Co-chair Jacob Hupart spoke to Agenda on the recent rejection of Woodside Energy’s climate transition plan by investors. He noted a reason for the opposition could stem from the plan’s reliance on carbon credits.

ESG Co-chair Jacob Hupart spoke with Responsible Investor about a recent Oklahoma court decision to issue a temporary injunction against the state’s anti-energy boycott law. He mentioned that it will be interesting to see how the competing pressures here, particularly concerning fiduciary duty, will play out.

ESG Co-chair Jacob Hupart spoke with Agenda in an article discussing how companies should continue to develop robust climate transition plans despite the SEC’s current stay on the climate rule.

ESG Co-chair Jacob Hupart spoke with Lexology PRO, providing insight into how the litigation over the SEC climate disclosure rule may play out.

ESG Co-chair Jacob Hupart spoke with Bloomberg Law about how the lobbying efforts of the American Farm Bureau Federation influenced the SEC to narrow its proposed climate disclosure requirements, leading to the exclusion of the Scope 3 mandate that would have impacted farmers. 

ESG Co-chair Jacob Hupart spoke to Bloomberg Law on the SEC’s decision to pause the implementation of its climate reporting rules allowing litigation to accelerate.

Sourcing Journal spoke to ESG Co-chair Jacob Hupart on the SEC’s recent decision to issue a voluntary stay on its climate disclosure rule as litigation pends.

In a recent Responsible Investor article, ESG Co-chair Jacob Hupart shared his insights on the ongoing litigation surrounding the SEC’s climate disclosure rule, addressing the various challenges and uncertainty around the rule’s future.

ESG Co-chair Jacob Hupart spoke to E&E News providing insight on the new SEC rule aimed at improving transparency in corporate climate reporting and how it will impact the comparability of data across different firms.

BOSTON – Mintz is pleased to announce that Environmental Law Chair Jeffrey R. Porter  and ESG Co-chair Jacob Hupart have been named ‘Top Authors’ in their respective fields by JD Supra in its 2024 Readers’ Choice Awards. This annual award recognizes top authors and firms for their thought leadership in key topics and reaching high levels of visibility and engagement.

ESG Co-chair Jacob Hupart was quoted in an Agenda article discussing the increasing emphasis on proactive environmental risk management by corporate boards in response to costly regulatory settlements.

ESG Co-chair Jacob Hupart was quoted in an IFLR article focused on the guidance that advisers are giving their clients in response to the SEC's fund names rule.

National Law Journal spoke to Members David Adams and Jacob Hupart on the SEC’s proposed Climate Rule and the rocky future facing Scope Three,  its planned requirements for public companies to disclose greenhouse emissions produced in their supply chains.

Member Jacob Hupart and Associate Ellen Shapiro co-authored an article published by the American Bar Association discussing ESG and securities litigation.

Member Jacob Hupart spoke to Law360 about the recent challenge from Montana’s Attorney General to a state judge’s ruling that amendments to the Montana Environmental Policy Act violated youths' constitutional right to a clean and healthful environment.

Mintz is pleased to announce that four of its attorneys have been recognized in Benchmark Litigation’s 2023 “40 and Under Hot List,” which ranks attorneys aged 40 or younger who have been deemed the most promising rising talent in their respective litigation communities by peers and clients.

Members Keith Kollmeyer and Jacob Hupart and Associate Ellen Shapiro co-authored an article published by Law360 analyzing the implications of ESG mandates for banks.

Member Jacob Hupart spoke to The National Law Journal about the Biden administration's efforts to implement ESG requirements on corporations, and the push back these efforts have faced from Republican lawmakers.

Member Jacob Hupart spoke to Law360 about President Biden's veto in Congress to preserve the Department of Labor's rule on ESG considerations when making investments into retirement plans.

Member Jacob Hupart was interviewed by Bloomberg Law about a California bill that would end California Public Employees’ Retirement System's (CalPERS') and the California State Teachers Retirement System's investments in oil and gas companies.

Members Douglas P. Baumstein, Jacob H. Hupart and Associates Will G. McKitterick and Ellen Shapiro authored an article for The Deal discussing divides amongst state legislations regarding the implementation of ESG factors in investment decisions.

The Boston Globe referenced an article written by Mintz Member Jacob Hupart about lobbying against climate efforts in its coverage of the 2023 World Economic Forum.

Members Douglas P. Baumstein, Jacob H. Hupart, and Securities & Capital Markets Chair and Life Sciences Co-Chair Jonathan L. Kravetz, and Associates Will G. McKitterick and Ellen Shapiro authored an article for the New York Law Journal analyzing the role corporate boards play in monitoring and overseeing a company's operations, particularly in light of the SEC's imminent ESG disclosure rules.

Mintz Member Jacob Hupart spoke to Law360 about the U.S. Department of Labor's new regulations which intend to alleviate retirement plans' fears about considering environmental, social and governance factors when investing.

Mintz Member Jacob Hupart spoke to Agenda about the continued push for Scope 3 greenhouse gas emission disclosure requirements as part of the SEC's proposed Climate Rule, despite ongoing pushback from corporates and a potential changeover in Congress.

Mintz Member Jacob Hupart was quoted in an article published by The National Law Review covering the launch of the EPA's new office dedicated to advancing environmental justice and civil rights.