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ESG Backlash & DEI

Texas ISS action keeps proxy-adviser ESG scrutiny in motion

DLA Piper notes Texas litigation against ISS alleging violations of the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act and seeking injunctions and civil penalties.

BY ESG DESK · JUNE 12, 2026 · 1 MIN READ

DLA Piper notes Texas litigation against ISS alleging violations of the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act and seeking injunctions and civil penalties. Whether or not the claim succeeds, proxy-adviser policies, stewardship advice and client disclosures are becoming part of the wider ESG backlash playbook.

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