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ExxonMobil Indonesian Villagers Human Rights Abuse Case to Proceed in Federal Court

2015-07-07 17:02:28| Chemicals - Topix.net

In a significant victory for families of Indonesian citizens who were killed or abused by security personnel hired by Exxon Mobil Corporation, a Federal court has ruled the Alien Tort Statute claims against Exxon Mobil for human rights violations can proceed. Cohen Milstein Sellers & Toll PLLC serves as counsel for the plaintiffs.

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M&S prepares supply chain human rights policy launch

2015-07-01 12:59:00| Daily apparel & textile news and comment - from just-style.com

UK retail group Marks & Spencer is preparing to launch a supply chain human rights policy as it looks to further improve compliance in the development of international labour practices and management systems.

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SCOTUS to Foreign Victims of Corporate Human Rights Abuse: Stay Away

2015-04-27 12:20:50| Food - Topix.net

Last week, the U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear plaintiffs' appeal in Cardona v. Chiquita Brands International , a lawsuit brought by victims of terrorism and crimes against humanity in Colombia.

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SCOTUS to Foreign Victims of Corporate Human Rights Abuse: Stay Away

2015-04-27 12:15:38| Agriculture - Topix.net

Last week, the U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear plaintiffs' appeal in Cardona v. Chiquita Brands International , a lawsuit brought by victims of terrorism and crimes against humanity in Colombia.

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