SLAPPed: the relationship between SLAPP suits and changed ESG reporting by firms

日本語

本稿は、SLAPP訴訟（戦略的訴訟）が企業のESG報告に与える影響を調査。訴訟リスクが報告の内容や頻度を変化させる可能性を示す。ESG報告の信頼性と法的リスクの関係に新たな視点を提供。

English

This paper examines how SLAPP (Strategic Lawsuit Against Public Participation) suits affect firms' ESG reporting. It suggests that litigation risk may alter the content and frequency of ESG disclosures, providing new insights into the intersection of legal threats and corporate transparency.

日本のGX文脈において

本稿は、SLAPP訴訟がESG報告に与える影響を分析。日本ではSLAPP訴訟は一般的ではないが、グローバルに展開する日本企業にとっては重要。ESG報告の法的リスク管理に示唆。

In the global GX context

In global context, SLAPP suits are a growing concern for ESG reporters, especially in jurisdictions like the US. This paper highlights a potential chilling effect on corporate climate and sustainability disclosures.