Tag #Corporate Accountability

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EU Parliament Demands New Hearing with Amazon After Executive Absence

The European Parliament's EMPL committee demanded a new hearing with Amazon this fall after Amazon's top executives skipped a hearing last month, rejecting Amazon's proposed representatives and revoking their access passes to the Parliament building due to previous non-participation in hearings and ...

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Fujitsu's Post-Scandal Bid for U.K. Border Contract Sparks Outrage

Following a report highlighting Fujitsu's role in the Post Office scandal, the Japanese tech firm is bidding for a £370 million contract to operate Great Britain's border with Northern Ireland, raising concerns among MPs about corporate accountability and the government's commitment to compensating ...

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Post Office Horizon Scandal Inquiry: Human Impact Report Due Tuesday

The first part of the inquiry report into the Post Office Horizon IT scandal, focusing on the human impact and compensation, will be released on Tuesday; Harjinder Butoy, who spent 18 months in prison before his conviction was overturned, highlights the devastating impact on victims.

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Daughter Sues Oil Companies for Wrongful Death Due to Climate Change-Exacerbated Heatwave

Misti Leon sued seven oil and gas companies for wrongful death after her mother died of heatstroke in Seattle during a record-breaking heatwave in June 2021, arguing their products exacerbated climate change leading to her mother's death.

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Amazon Remains Banned from EU Parliament Following Worker Rights Hearing Refusal

The European Parliament upheld its ban on Amazon's access after the company failed to send a senior manager to a hearing on worker conditions, prompting calls for stronger measures including contract reviews and termination.

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Bridging the Distance: Technology's Impact on Family Connections

A personal account recounts the author's grandmother's loneliness due to geographical distance in 2004, contrasted with the author's current ability to maintain easy contact through video calls, highlighting the transformative power of modern communication technologies.

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Global Climate Lawsuits Target Corporate Carbon Offsetting

A London School of Economics report reveals a surge in global climate lawsuits targeting corporate carbon offsetting, with courts increasingly scrutinizing claims of climate neutrality and raising concerns about the integrity of carbon credit markets and their impact on vulnerable communities.

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Post Office Scandal Inquiry Highlights Devastating Impact on Families

The first report of the Post Office Horizon scandal inquiry, releasing today, details the profound human impact on families of wrongly accused subpostmasters, including lasting mental health issues and calls for corporate accountability from Fujitsu.

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Greenpeace Challenges $660M Ruling, Setting Precedent for Global Protest Rights

Greenpeace is challenging a $660 million US court ruling in Amsterdam, using a new EU directive to fight back against what it calls SLAPP suits – strategic lawsuits against public participation – a tactic increasingly used by fossil fuel companies to silence critics. The outcome could fundamentally ...

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Vodafone Faces £120m Lawsuit, Regulatory Crackdown Possible

A £120 million lawsuit claims Vodafone unjustly enriched itself by drastically cutting commissions for 62 franchisees, leading to financial distress and even suicidal thoughts; the UK government is closely monitoring the case and considering regulatory action.

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Amazon Defies EU Parliament Demand for Senior Official to Testify on Worker Rights

The European Parliament is demanding that Amazon Senior Vice President Russell Grandinetti appear before its Employment and Social Affairs Committee on June 26th to address concerns about worker rights in Amazon's EU facilities; Amazon offered less senior officials, leading to a standoff.

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Boeing 787 Dreamliner Crash in Ahmedabad

A Boeing 787 Dreamliner, celebrating its billionth passenger last month, crashed in Ahmedabad, India today; investigations are underway, with no immediate indication of manufacturer fault; this follows Boeing's struggles with the 737 Max crisis.

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