Tag #Corporate Accountability

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Nicheliving Owes WA \$600,000 in Unpaid Payroll Tax

WA developer Nicheliving owes \$600,000 in unpaid payroll tax, prompting the state government to oppose a proposal to remove the company from administration. A preliminary probe suggests insolvency since August 2022, leading to the opposition referring Nicheliving to ASIC, while the government paid ...

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NYPD Warns of Heightened Risk to Healthcare Executives Following CEO Murder

An NYPD bulletin warns of increased threats to healthcare executives after the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, citing online threats, "Wanted" posters in Manhattan, and social media posts celebrating the killing and listing executive names and salaries.

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Scotland to Jail Polluters' Bosses: Ecocide Bill Advances

A proposed Ecocide Prevention Bill in Scotland, backed by over 30 MSPs, could see company bosses jailed for up to 20 years for causing major environmental harm, making Scotland the first UK region with such a law.

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Judge Rejects Boeing Plea Deal, Citing Concerns Over Compliance Monitoring

Judge Reed O'Connor rejected Boeing's plea agreement to plead guilty to conspiracy to defraud the FAA, citing concerns over the Justice Department's control of the compliance monitor selection process and the ineffectiveness of a previous agreement, and giving Boeing and the Justice Department 30 da...

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Volkswagen do Brasil Sued for R$165 Million over Alleged Slavery and Human Trafficking

The Ministério Público do Trabalho (MPT) in Brazil is suing Volkswagen do Brasil for R$165 million, alleging the company exploited workers under conditions analogous to slavery at a farm in Pará between 1974 and 1986; Volkswagen denies the accusations, claiming late notification.

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"UnitedHealth CEO Assassinated in Manhattan"

"Brian Thompson, CEO of UnitedHealth Group, was shot dead in Manhattan on Wednesday morning by a masked gunman who fled on an electric bike; police are investigating a potential link to the company's controversial practices and public anger towards the healthcare industry."

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Class Action Lawsuits Allege Systemic Sexual Harassment at BHP and Rio Tinto Mines

BHP and Rio Tinto face class-action lawsuits alleging systemic sexual harassment and gender discrimination against female employees at their Australian mines; the suits claim the companies knowingly exposed women to dangerous environments and punished those who reported harassment.

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Gender Equality
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Unabomber-Inspired Killing of Healthcare CEO Sparks Copycat Fears

Luigi Mangione, inspired by the Unabomber, allegedly murdered UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson due to beliefs about corporate greed and technological harm; online reactions celebrated the act, raising concerns of copycat violence.

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Shell-Greenpeace Lawsuit Settled: Greenpeace to Donate to Charity, Restrict Future Actions

Shell and Greenpeace settled a lawsuit after Greenpeace activists occupied a Shell oil rig; Greenpeace will donate £300,000 to charity and avoid similar actions near specified North Sea platforms for 5-10 years, but will continue campaigning against Shell.

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Judge Rejects Boeing Plea Deal Over DEI Concerns

A federal judge in Texas rejected Boeing's plea deal to resolve criminal charges related to misleading regulators about the 737 Max jetliner, citing concerns about the deal's diversity, inclusion, and equity policies, creating uncertainty about future criminal prosecution for Boeing.

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Judge Rejects Boeing Plea Deal Over DEI Concerns

A US federal judge rejected Boeing's plea deal over 737 Max safety concerns due to concerns about diversity, inclusion, and equity policies influencing the choice of an independent monitor, leaving the criminal prosecution of Boeing uncertain.

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Boeing Plea Deal Rejected by US Judge

A US judge rejected Boeing's $243 million plea deal to resolve charges related to two fatal 737 Max crashes, citing concerns about insufficient accountability and the deal's diversity requirements for an independent monitor; families of the victims welcomed the ruling.

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