Amazon to face lawsuit over data tracking in the Netherlands
A Netherlands’ consumer group has filed a lawsuit against Amazon charging the e-commerce behemoth with violating EU privacy laws.
J&J Contemplates Third Bankruptcy Attempt
Johnson & Johnson is considering a third bankruptcy filing as a strategy to settle approximately $8.9 billion in lawsuits related to their baby powder product.
California Bans 26 Chemicals in Cosmetics
California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed a law banning 26 chemicals commonly found in cosmetics like hair products, body wash, and nail polish, citing health concerns.
Colgate Palmolive requests dismissal of ERISA violation case
Colgate Palmolive has filed a motion for summary judgement in a case that charges the toothpaste manufacturer of breaching its fiduciary duty under ERISA when a former employee’s retirement fund was stolen.
US appeals court throws out US$223.8 million verdict in JnJ talc case
An appeals court in the state of New Jersey has found in favor of Johnson & Johnson, dismissing a US$223.8 million verdict awarded by a jury at the district level and ordering a new trial.
US FTC files major antitrust lawsuit against Amazon
The US Federal Trade Commission, together with 17 states is taking Amazon to task over its alleged use of anti-competitive practices. Amazon has denied all allegations.
California Pushes Emissions Transparency with Groundbreaking Bill SB 253
California’s lawmakers have greenlighted a groundbreaking bill mandating extensive emissions disclosures from major companies operating within the state.
US Representatives hope to end animal testing with re-introduction of Humane Cosmetics Act
Five US Representatives are leading a bipartisan delegation to reintroduce the Humane Cosmetics Act. The legislation purports to end safety testing of cosmetic products on animals and ban the sale of beauty products tested on animals.
Researcher who linked talc to cancer asks judge to dismiss Johnson & Johnson lawsuit
A medical researcher, sued by Johnson & Johnson after she published a 2019 study on the links between talc and cancer, has asked the federal judge presiding over the lawsuit to throw the case out.
The Estee Lauder Companies to settle in 401(k) lawsuit
The Estee Lauder Companies has agreed to settle a class action lawsuit that alleges the US prestige beauty giant breached its fiduciary duties under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) by charging excessive fees.
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