Greenwashing claims are broadening beyond regulators into shareholder and private litigation

Ropes & Gray’s May 2026 greenwashing litigation update, published via JD Supra, covers significant U.S. developments during the first part of 2026 involving federal and state governmental actors, private plaintiffs and shareholder activists. That mix means sustainability claims review now belongs in advertising, securities, product, investor-relations and litigation risk workflows at the same time.