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Amazon Settles Lawsuit, Bans Mercury-Laden Skin-Lightening Products to Comply With Health Laws

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Amazon has come to a resolution in a legal conflict spanning over a decade, committing to restrict the sale of skin-lightening products with hazardous mercury levels on its online platform. This action concludes a lengthy lawsuit initiated by the shareholder advocacy group As You Sow, focusing on consumer protection. Under the agreement announced Friday, the retail giant will not only cease sales of these harmful products but also pay $6 million in civil penalties and legal fees. Part of this settlement involves implementing strict monitoring tools to prevent both brands and third-party sellers from listing … Read more

Brazil’s Chief Justice Sets Deadline: Comply by Thursday or Risk National Prohibition

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BRASILIA, Brazil — Brazil’s highest court has issued an ultimatum to X, a significant U.S. technology company, demanding that it comply with a court order by Thursday evening or face a nationwide ban. The ruling, asserting the need for compliance with local laws, underscores a growing global scrutiny over tech giants and their operations across international borders. Chief Justice Luiz Fux, who presided over the case, emphasized the importance of adherence to Brazilian law, particularly concerning data privacy and misinformation. This case marks a notable incidence of a national judiciary asserting its authority over global … Read more

New Climate Disclosure Rules Set to Transform Corporate Australia; Over 6,000 Firms to Comply

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Canberra, Australia — Australia is set to implement stringent new regulations that will require companies to make significant climate-related disclosures, marking a major step in aligning with global standards set by the International Sustainability Standards Board. This move underscores a growing trend among nations to adopt mandatory climate disclosure rules, reflecting heightened international focus on environmental accountability. From January onward, more than 6,000 entities, including both listed and unlisted firms, financial institutions, and asset owners, will need to comply with these rules. This includes the reporting of Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 greenhouse … Read more

Texas Gains Temporary Reprieve from New Overtime Rule, Rest of U.S. Employers Must Comply

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AUSTIN, Texas — In a significant ruling issued late Friday, the State of Texas has been temporarily exempted from adhering to a new federal overtime regulation that raises the salary threshold for so-called “white-collar” exemptions. The district court’s decision solely affects state employees, leaving private employers in Texas and nationwide required to comply with the scheduled changes. The legal challenge mounted by Texas against the Department of Labor (DOL) centers on the argument that the DOL overstepped its authority with the substantial increase in salary thresholds and the mandate for automatic adjustments every three years. … Read more