ExxonMobil’s former lawyer David Woodcock appointed as the new director of enforcement at the SEC

SEC Names New Enforcement Director The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has appointed David Woodcock, an attorney from Gibson Dunn and a former SEC official, as its next enforcement director. This decision follows the unexpected resignation of the previous leader last month. Woodcock, who is currently a partner at Gibson Dunn’s Dallas office, will take […]
ExxonMobil’s CEO talks about possible supply issues from the Israel-Iran conflict

ExxonMobil’s Supply Insights Amid Middle East Tensions ExxonMobil’s CEO, Darren Woods, has stated that the global oil market is currently equipped to handle potential disruptions in Iran’s oil exports. He mentioned that there is sufficient spare capacity to compensate for any loss of Iranian oil, particularly if the export routes through the Strait of Hormuz […]
ExxonMobil’s attempt to silence activist investors should be a warning to shareholders | Nils Pratley

ExxonMobil is “committed to responsibly meeting the world's energy needs,” according to the company's explanation, but shareholders are not allowed to express their views on the “responsible” part of the company's bragging rights. It is clear that they are not committed to allowing this to happen. U.S. oil companies are trying to block a vote […]