2021 Could Be the Year The Equality Act Becomes Law

Earlier this year, the House of Representatives voted to pass the Equality Act. The bill will now make its way to the Senate and if approved, would amend Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to include protections for members of the LGBTQ community. First introduced in 2019, the Equality Act includes major…

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SEC Increases its Focus on ESG-related Disclosures

As more and more investors are turning to companies who demonstrate commitment to environmental, societal, and governance (ESG) issues, the more that government agencies are focusing on companies’ ESG disclosures. Case in point: the Securities and Exchange Commission is taking a closer look at whether or not registered investment advisors’ (RIAs) strategies actually match what…

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