Nov 2023 Update: Wilson Sonsini’s Sustainability & ESG Advisory

TL/DR - California Governor Gavin Newsom signed three climate laws in October 2023, such as the Voluntary Carbon Market Disclosures Act, which requires businesses to disclose certain information about their carbon offset projects. The law also imposes fines on businesses that fail to disclose these details, with fines of up to $2,500 per day per…

Unstoppable Daniel Boone Library Union Advances in Contract Talks

TL/DR - The Daniel Boone Regional Library and its employee union are in contract negotiations regarding wages, healthcare coverage, and a subcontractor clause. The union has presented four tentative agreements as a financial and benefits package, however the administration is seeking to separate these items and cap raises at 25% for financial…

Yellen to promote Biden policies in N.C. visit Thursday

TL/DR - US Treasury Secretary, Janet Yellen, is set to visit North Carolina to promote President Biden's economic agenda. Scheduled to visit Gaston College and lithium hydroxide producer Livent, Yellen will be joined by Governor Roy Cooper at Livent to discuss the Inflation Reduction Act investments. Gaston College offers certification programs…

Teacher Quits Over Devil Costume Drama at Mesa High

TL/DR - A teacher from Mesa High School has resigned following controversy around their Halloween costume. Initially placed on administrative leave after they dressed in a devil costume for the school's Halloween spirit week, the teacher argued that their outfit was part of a "dynamic duo" theme in tandem with another teacher's angel costume. The…