Corporate disclosures are facing heightened scrutiny as regulators, investors and plaintiffs’ attorneys examine how companies communicate risk, strategy and forward-looking commitments. From cybersecurity incidents and AI governance to climate-related targets, organizations must navigate evolving regulatory expectations while maintaining consistency across SEC filings, public statements and sustainability messaging.
McGuireWoods’ Corporate Sustainability practice will host a three-part webinar series examining emerging disclosure risks and regulatory developments affecting public and private companies. Each program will highlight key enforcement trends, regulatory developments and practical considerations for strengthening disclosure controls, governance frameworks and compliance strategies.
Cybersecurity Regulation and Preparedness: Federal Enforcement, State Requirements and Board Oversight
Tuesday, May 26, 2026 | 1-2 p.m. (ET) | 12-1 p.m. (CT) | 10-11 a.m. (PT)
Featuring McGuireWoods attorneys David L. Hirsch and Nathanael F. Williams
This webinar will examine recent developments shaping the U.S. cybersecurity regulatory landscape, including federal enforcement trends, new rules affecting cross-border data transfers and the growing patchwork of state breach notification and cyber preparedness requirements. David Hirsch will share an insider’s perspective, having contributed to the drafting of the SEC’s cybersecurity rules and led cybersecurity enforcement for the agency.
Topics will include:
DOJ Bulk Data Rule and Cross-Border Data Transfers — Implications of the DOJ’s new rule restricting certain transfers of sensitive bulk data to designated countries, including China, and considerations for companies working with foreign vendors or intermediaries.
SEC Cybersecurity Disclosure Requirements and Enforcement Trends — Key elements of the SEC’s cybersecurity disclosure rule for public companies, including incident materiality determinations, Form 8-K reporting obligations and lessons from recent enforcement actions involving incomplete or misleading cyber disclosures.
Board and Management Oversight of Cyber Risk — Practical considerations for responding to active cyber incidents, including fiduciary oversight responsibilities, internal reporting structures and escalation of incident information to disclosure and governance functions.
State Breach Notification and Cyber Preparedness Requirements — An overview of expanding state data breach notification laws and cybersecurity preparedness mandates affecting incident response and regulatory reporting.
Understanding the Evolving AI Regulatory Landscape: Federal and State Developments
Wednesday, June 17, 2026 | 1-2 p.m. (ET) | 12-1 p.m. (CT) | 10-11 a.m. (PT)
Featuring McGuireWoods attorneys Justin P. Givens, Garen S. Marshall and Alice N. Moscicki.
This webinar will provide an overview of recent regulatory developments and practical insights into how organizations can adapt governance and compliance practices as the AI regulatory framework continues to develop.
Topics will include:
- Federal Regulatory Developments — How federal agencies are approaching AI through policy guidance and enforcement priorities.
- State Legislative Activity — Emerging state laws and regulatory initiatives shaping how organizations deploy and govern AI systems.
- AI Governance and Compliance Frameworks — Practical considerations for aligning internal policies, oversight structures and operational practices with evolving regulatory expectations.
Greenhouse Gas Reduction Goals: Disclosure Risks and Regulatory Scrutiny
Tuesday, July 7, 2026 | 1-2 p.m. (ET) | 12-1 p.m. (CT) | 10-11 a.m. (PT)
Featuring McGuireWoods attorneys Allison D. Wood and Gary Y. Leung
This webinar will examine the legal and regulatory considerations surrounding corporate greenhouse gas reduction targets and provide practical guidance on structuring climate-related disclosures to reduce the risk of greenwashing allegations while being cognizant of political realities.
Topics will include:
- Climate Commitments in Public Disclosures — How companies are describing greenhouse gas reduction goals in SEC filings, including Form 10-K disclosures, compared with statements made in sustainability reports and other public materials.
- Litigation and Enforcement Trends — Emerging enforcement and litigation risks tied to climate-related representations.
- Managing Greenwashing Risk — Strategies for aligning climate commitments, internal data and public messaging to reduce the risk of misleading or unsupported environmental claims.
CLE credit applications will be made on behalf of attendees.
For more information, contact Beth Winstead at [email protected].
Our programs are intended for the benefit of our clients and contacts and we reserve the right to refuse any registration at our sole discretion.