Tag: Corporate responsibility
Fiji Water Microplastics Lawsuit Dismissed by Federal Judge
A federal judge in Illinois has dismissed a class-action lawsuit against Fiji Water's parent company, The Wonderful Co., alleging the misrepresentation of the product as "natural" due to the presence of microplastics. Judge Matthew...
US Law Firms Remove DEI Content Amid Federal Crackdown
Hogan Lovells and Latham & Watkins, two prominent law firms, have recently found themselves in the midst of a controversial situation. Both firms received inquiries from a U.S. federal agency regarding their diversity, equity,...
Landmark Ruling: UK Supreme Court on Downstream GHG Emissions
On June 20, 2024, the UK Supreme Court made a significant ruling in the case of R (on the application of Finch on behalf of the Weald Action Group) (Appellant) v Surrey County Council...
Understanding the Impact of Chevron’s Demise on Global Markets
The recent decision in the Loper Bright v. Raimondo case has sparked discussions about the impact on patent practice and the broader implications for government agency authority. The ruling, which saw SCOTUS admit to...
Lawsuit: Investment Fund Seeks $9 Million from Biopharma Company for Contract Breach
An investment fund, AMC Fund L.P., is taking legal action against biopharmaceutical company Dendreon Pharmaceuticals for allegedly breaching a contract. The lawsuit, represented by Baker Botts, was filed in the Southern District of New...