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ARTICLE · 07 AUGUST 2025

SEC Updates Eighth Circuit On Climate Disclosure Rules

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On July 23, 2025, the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") provided a status update on the SEC's climate disclosure rules in the litigation currently pending in the U.S.

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David M. Lynn
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Welcome to Goodwin's Public Company Advisory News Roundup, which highlights the latest developments with SEC and stock exchange regulatory activity, corporate governance and other topics relevant to public company counseling and compliance.

In this issue

  • SEC Updates Eighth Circuit on Climate Disclosure Rules
  • House Appropriations Subcommittee Proposes to Reduce SEC Budget
  • SEC Addresses PCAOB Leadership Changes
  • Proxy Advisory Firms Launch Annual Policy Surveys
  • ISS and Glass Lewis Sue to Overturn Texas Proxy Advisor Law

1SEC Updates Eighth Circuit on Climate Disclosure Rules

On July 23, 2025, the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") provided a status update on the SEC's climate disclosure rules in the litigation currently pending in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit. See State of Iowa v. Securities and Exchange Commission, 24-cv-1522. In the status update, the SEC indicates that it does not intend to review or reconsider the

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