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EU Slashes Scope of Corporate Sustainability Law, Drawing Criticism for Neglecting Human Rights and Environmental Concerns

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BRUSSELS – The European Union (EU) has come under criticism from environmental campaigners after member states approved a revised corporate sustainability directive that has significantly reduced the scope of laws designed to hold companies accountable for human rights abuse and environmental harm in their supply chains. The directive, which was first agreed upon in December, was nearly scuttled when a minor coalition partner in the German government withdrew support. However, after a month-long search for compromise and further lobbying from France and Italy, the directive was approved on Friday. The Belgian government, which currently holds … Read more

Consumer Giant Reckitt Plunges as Jury Awards $60 Million Verdict in Formula Saga

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LONDON – Reckitt, a global consumer goods company headquartered in London, experienced a significant decline in its stock value following a jury verdict that ordered the company to pay $60 million. The verdict stemmed from a lawsuit over the formula of one of Reckitt’s products. The lawsuit alleged that Reckitt’s formula was misleadingly marketed as providing certain benefits that it didn’t actually deliver. The product in question, which was not specified, was said to have been advertised as having a specific effect, but the jury found that it did not live up to these claims. … Read more

LACCA Invites Lawyers to Expand Their Recognition in Latin America – Submit Nominations Now!

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Sao Paulo, Brazil – The Latin American Corporate Counsel Association (LACCA), affiliated with Latin Lawyer, is currently accepting recommendations for its prestigious LACCA Approved lawyers. In-house counsel and general counsel (GCs) throughout Latin America are invited to nominate legal professionals for this distinguished honor. The deadline for nominations is April 8. Each year, LACCA compiles a comprehensive list of LACCA Approved lawyers, who are highly recommended by GCs and in-house counsel in various areas of practice across Latin America. Furthermore, in-house counsel also have the opportunity to recommend international legal practitioners who are actively involved … Read more

Judge Rules Defendants Failed to Prove Conflict of Interest in Georgia Case, Yet Orders Action to Address ‘Impropriety’ Appearance

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Atlanta, Georgia – A ruling issued by Fulton County Superior Court Judge Scott McAfee on Friday stated that District Attorney Fani Willis would not be removed from a high-profile case involving former President Donald Trump. The judge stated that the defendants were unable to prove that Willis’s relationship with lead prosecutor Nathan Wade created a conflict of interest sufficient to warrant her removal. However, Judge McAfee did acknowledge an appearance of impropriety and stated that either Willis and her office must completely step away from the case, or lead prosecutor Nathan Wade must withdraw. This … Read more