Legal Issues
Releases published in the last 30 days. 
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- Greenpeace statement on WWF independent review of human rights violations
- 12/1/2020 3:25:06 AM
- Human rights violations and abuses are unacceptable under any circumstances. The Independent Panel report makes it clear that “WWF has not fulfilled its human rights commitments.” WWF needs to fully own their responsibility for abuses that are committed by rangers or ‘ecoguards’ working in the protected areas WWF manages or co-manages.
- Telstra resolves sales practices investigation for 108 vulnerable Indigenous customers
- 11/27/2020 5:25:36 PM
- Telstra today (Thursday 26 November 2020) reached a settlement with the ACCC, including a proposed penalty of $50 million, in relation to unconscionable conduct involving five Telstra licensed stores that were engaged in inappropriate sales practices with 108 Indigenous consumers between 1 January 2016 and 27 August 2018.
- Aviation Industry Agrees Vital Slot Use Relief
- 11/27/2020 1:47:25 AM
- The Worldwide Airport Slot Board (WASB), comprising Airports Council International (ACI World), the International Air Transport Association (IATA), and the Worldwide Airport Coordinators Group (WWACG) released a joint recommendation for airport slot use relief for the northern summer 2021 season.
- AFL Receives Six Technology Patents
- 11/24/2020 5:07:46 PM
- AFL, an international manufacturer of fiber optic cable, equipment and accessories, was awarded six new patents over the past quarter for technology and developments in connectivity, test and inspection, and fiber optic cable.
- MullenLowe New York and Mediahub call to end violence against women, which is on the rise behind the closed doors of the COVID-19 pandemic.
- 11/24/2020 1:37:22 PM
- MullenLowe New York and Mediahub have launched an exposé on legal gaps, one of the key prevention measures needed to end violence against women and girls around the world in a public service campaign for UN Women.
- FIFA organises first Pro Bono Counsel Workshop
- 11/24/2020 3:44:33 AM
- The revised FIFA Disciplinary Code and Code of Ethics entered into force with new features, including the ability for individuals with limited financial means to request legal aid and apply for pro bono counsel to assist them in their defence during proceedings before the relevant FIFA judicial bodies.
- ‘The Dime Box’ is Now Free to Download for Five Days (23/11/2020)
- 11/23/2020 9:00:00 AM
- Karen Grose is proud to present the Kindle edition of her chilling debut novel. Set in Toronto, ‘ The Dime Box ’ is packed full of tension, bewildering twists and turns, and a cast of deeply flawed characters, whose unsettling secrets and past experiences feel all-too-real.
- BBC appoints Lord Dyson to lead independent investigation
- 11/19/2020 4:53:36 PM
- Tim Davie, BBC Director-General, says: “The BBC is determined to get to the truth about these events and that is why we have commissioned an independent investigation.
- C.H. Robinson Uncovers More Than A Billion Dollars in Tariff Refunds Going Untapped
- 11/19/2020 2:58:39 PM
- Global logistics company C.H. Robinson, revealed that U.S. companies importing from China could be missing out on more than a billion dollars in refunds via Section 301 tariff exclusions.
- AGO returns painting to family following claim by the Commission for Looted Art in Europe
- 11/19/2020 2:38:02 PM
- The Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO) and the Commission for Looted Art in Europe announced the restitution of Still Life with Flowers (c.1660), an oil painting on wood panel attributed to Jan van Kessel the Elder which depicts an elaborate floral arrangement set in a basket. The decision to return the work of art was made after research into the painting’s provenance proved it …
- Key Barriers and Solutions for Women’s Advancement in Law Firm Leadership Identified in New Global Study
- 11/19/2020 2:20:44 PM
- A major global study of law firms has identified two key barriers to women’s advancement in law firm leadership as well as effective measures for counteracting those barriers. Transforming Women’s Leadership in the Law: Global Report 2020 – Effective Strategies to Improve Gender Diversity at Senior Levels Within Law Firms is a comprehensive study conducted by the Thomson …
- Gartner Says Audit Chiefs Identify IT Governance as Top Risk for 2021
- 11/19/2020 11:31:08 AM
- COVID-19 has reorganized the risk landscape for chief audit executives (CAEs), as CAEs have listed IT governance as the top risk for 2021, according to Gartner, Inc.
- SirionLabs Ranked as One of the Fastest Growing Companies in North America on Deloitte’s 2020 Technology Fast 500™
- 11/18/2020 9:39:26 AM
- Local Investor Helping to Sell Unwanted Estates in Just 10 Days
- 11/18/2020 8:00:00 AM
- Ky Buys Houses, LLC is giving tips for selling inherited real estate and selling quick for cash without making repairs or spending money on realtors.
- Seoul Semiconductor Obtains Again Permanent Injunctions and an Order for Recall against LED Lighting Products of Philips Brand Lighting Affiliate
- 11/17/2020 8:37:32 PM
- Seoul Semiconductor Co., Ltd. (“Seoul”) (KOSDAQ 046890), a leading global innovator of LED products and technology, announced that the German District Court of Düsseldorf has issued “two” permanent injunctions against certain cell phone and lighting products affiliated with Philips brand lighting.
- Cash Investor Helping Homeowners Sell Quickly in the Greater Pittsburgh Area
- 11/15/2020 7:08:21 PM
- Ky Buys Houses, LLC knows people need to liquidate their homes for various reasons, but usually in times of crisis. The company operates in the eastern region of Ohio and western region of Pennsylvania and has been helping homeowners sleep better at night by solving their home-selling problems.
- Norwegian Supreme Court set to rule in climate case
- 11/13/2020 12:48:27 PM
- Thursday was the last day of the climate case in the Supreme Court of Norway, where environmental and youth organisations have sued the Norwegian State for opening up new oil drilling in the Arctic.
- Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Announces Settlement with Debt Collector for Credit Reporting Violation
- 11/12/2020 6:04:46 PM
- The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (Bureau) today announced a settlement with Afni, Inc. (Afni) to address its violations in providing information to consumer reporting agencies (CRAs).
- TFTC Announcement concerning HDD Suspension Business
- 11/12/2020 4:31:57 PM
- TDK Corporation (President: Shigenao Ishiguro) and its related subsidiaries had an inspection by Taiwan Fair Trade Commission (the “TFTC”) regarding our HDD suspension business.
- An important step towards better protecting our community in Europe
- 11/11/2020 10:23:38 AM
- We want to do everything we can to keep people safe on Instagram. We’ve worked with experts to better understand the deeply complex issues of mental health, suicide, and self-harm, and how best to support those who are vulnerable.
