DynCorp's 'Strategic' Defense In Drug Crop Spraying Suit
The United States and the European Union have legal tools to remedy damages to the environment. However, neither the U.S. nor the EU approaches explicitly address injuries and damages caused by armed conflict....more
On May 28, 2025, the Higher Regional Court in Hamm, Germany, sided with the defendant energy company in a landmark climate change litigation case brought by a Peruvian farmer. The farmer wanted the energy company to pay (in...more
Eco-friendly labels, such as “green”, “eco-friendly, and “sustainable,” can be a powerful marketing tools, especially as the demand for environmentally friendly products continues to rise. While these labels are a great way...more
Singapore shows leadership in a diverse APAC market where the race is on to strengthen transparency in environmental claims and combat greenwashing....more
As advertising and marketing strategies in the automotive sector continue to evolve in response to advancing technology and changing consumer expectations, advertisers are encountering new questions—accompanied by...more
On March 28, 2025, the D.C. Circuit denied a joint petition for review brought by Healthy Gulf and Sierra Club (together, “Petitioners”) challenging FERC’s grant of a certificate of public convenience and necessity (CPCN) to...more
A Peruvian farmer's climate action lawsuit against a German energy company was continued recently before the Higher Regional Court in Hamm, Germany....more
On January 7, 2025, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit issued a decision—Citizens Action Coalition of Indiana, Inc. v. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 125 F.4th 229 (2025) ("Citizens Action")—affirming...more
Throughout 2024, young Americans from states like Oregon, California, and Hawaii turned to litigation, arguing that court intervention is necessary to protect them from climate change. The young plaintiffs spearheading these...more
The National Advertising Division (“NAD”) resolved a beef between makers of competing meat stick products, Link Snacks Inc. and We Are The Chompions, LLC (“Chomps”). Link Snacks challenged Chomps’ non-specific carbon neutral...more
For the last several years, consumer class actions targeting “greenwashing” have become increasingly common. In 2024, Lululemon Athletica Inc. and Lululemon USA Inc. were on the receiving end of such a lawsuit, but they...more
While ensuring accurate environmental claims is a laudable goal, unclear standards risk deterring businesses from informing the public of their efforts to achieve environmental goals. Ultimately, if businesses are deterred...more
Earlier this month, a group of eight consumers filed a class action against Procter & Gamble (“P&G”), alleging that the company is engaging in greenwashing by misleading consumers into thinking that its Charmin toilet paper...more
Environmental claims are a powerful tool for companies to demonstrate their commitment to sustainability and connect with values-driven consumers. However, these claims are facing increased legal scrutiny, as governments and...more
A recent article by Integral economists Ted Tomasi, Will Cooper, and Dave Anning, published in the December 2024 issue of The Environmental Claims Journal, undertakes a comprehensive examination of the process of discounting...more
The incoming administration will change the Federal Trade Commission leadership. Chair Lina Khan, whose term has expired, is leaving, making way for a new majority of three Republican Commissioners. Andrew Ferguson will...more
The Competition Bureau has released proposed guidelines for environmental claims following the recent greenwashing amendments to the Competition Act. The draft guidelines outline the Bureau's interpretation and enforcement...more
Protecting the planet against climate change is a social movement—and big business. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has issued detailed and specific guidance for marketers about how to substantiate so-called green...more
On October 7, 2024, the Hawaii Supreme Court, responding to questions certified by the United States District Court for the District of Hawaii, determined that insurers had no duty to defend Aloha Petroleum ("Aloha") in two...more
Concerns surrounding plastic, particularly microplastics and synthetic microfiber, pollution are growing. As federal and state governments continue to focus on this issue, lawsuits seeking to hold companies accountable for...more
ESG-related enforcement remains a top priority and focus for Australia's corporate regulators. Since our last update, there has been a steady stream of enforcement activity aimed at climate-related representations and...more
In this week’s edition, we discuss the UK’s advertising regulator’s continued focus on greenwashing enforcement – this time, in relation to Virgin Atlantic and its use of sustainable aviation fuel. We also discuss the latest...more
Canada is increasing accountability for environmental claims by explicitly requiring companies to substantiate claims promoting the environmental benefits of their products and business activities. Bill C-59 (which received...more
The German Federal Supreme Court issued its first ruling on “climate neutral” claims for consumer products: The simple claim that a product is “produced climate-neutrally” is too vague and constitutes misleading advertising....more
The annual release of projections for how long the Social Security trust funds will be able to pay the amounts earned by beneficiaries shows that the gap has grown between what retirees are scheduled to receive and what...more