Struggling to keep track of the ever-so-buzzy business world? Join us for Season One of the Business Law Review where we bring together experts to recap major news headlines from Spring 2024. Missed the chatter about BlackRock’s annual letter to CEOs? Didn’t get a chance to follow the Reddit IPO? Don’t know what to think of Elon Musk’s back and forth with Delaware anymore? Don’t worry, our faculty and industry experts will highlight everything you need to know!
May 2, 2024 | Reddit & the Future of IPOs | Register here>
Reddit made a promising debut in the public markets in March 2024 becoming one of the most talked about IPOs in 2024. Now that the dust has settled, what can we learn about going public with a promising AI future? What does the Reddit IPO and subsequent IPOs tell us about the health of the capital markets? Hear from [insert name], [insert name], [insert name] discuss Reddit & the Future of IPOs!
Confirmed speaker(s): Stavros Gadinis, Berkeley Law
May 6, 2024 | Will they, won’t they: The Climate Disclosure Rules | Register here>
The much anticipated SEC Climate Disclosure Rules came into effect in a 3-2 vote along party lines after dropping the requirement for companies to disclosure Scope 3 GHG emissions. Now the rule is now mired in litigation and Congress is also taking. What is the future of the Rule? What should practitioners do in the meantime? Hear from [insert name], [insert name], [insert name] as they provide insights on the future of the SEC’s Climate Disclosure Rules!
Confirmed Speakers: Dave Curran, Paul Weiss
May 16, 2024 | Larry Fink’s Annual Letter: Worry about Retirement | Register here>
In his annual letter to CEOs, Larry Fink, CEO of BlackRock, sends a warning message: “Time to rethink retirement.” Join us as we dissect the letter’s various recommendations on infrastructure, workforce demographics and energy pragmatism. What are the key take-aways for boards and company’s to keep in mind for strategic planning? Is this a permanent departure from Fink’s previous annual letters on corporate purpose? Join [insert name], [insert name], [insert name] to learn more!
Confirmed Speakers: Steve Johnson, American Airlines
May 23, 2024 | Is AI Already Changing the Transactional Practice? | Register here>
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May 30, 2024 | Elon Musk’s Dance with Delaware: Countdown to Twitter AGM | Register here>
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