Greenbuilding Law

MAY 28, 2023

However, he now claims this sweater is not “environmentally friendly” (a term he uses more than 100 times in his 55 page Complaint but does not appear anywhere in the H&M advertising for the sweater) and he feels so misled by the representation that he brought a nationwide putative class action over the alleged greenwashing.

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APRIL 4, 2024

People of California vs Big Oil where the state of California sues ExxonMobil, Chevron, BP, Shell and others for misleading advertising, failure to warn, and fraudulent business practices. This case uses the Carbon Majors Dataset and source attribution research to underscore the outsized role of ENI in driving climate change.

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Greenbuilding Law

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

We recently blogged comprehensively about greenwashing in a post describing a European airline sued after action by regulators for greenwashing in its “Fly Responsibly” advertising campaign offering an option to buy carbon offsets, New Greenwashing Case is Troubling to Future of ESG (. you should read it). you should read it).

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MAY 10, 2023

And this growing body of evidence is highly relevant to climate accountability lawsuits against fossil fuel polluters, proposals to mandate and standardize corporate climate disclosure , and shareholder resolutions up for votes at major oil and gas companies’ annual meetings this spring. Spoiler alert: They’re doing nothing of the sort.

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Greenbuilding Law

JULY 24, 2022

The claim is not that any of that is not true, but rather that sustainable and ESG advertising claims appeal to consumers who will fly KLM and other airlines when the only current means of airlines to reduce greenhouse gas emissions is to fly less.

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Greenbuilding Law

AUGUST 13, 2023

As we described in our recent post, H&M Wins Dismissal of Greenwashing Lawsuit , in an era when allegations of greenwashing are de rigueur it is significant to note, properly vetted and drafted environmental marketing disclosures can successfully withstand a challenge. This Guidance provides a literal checklist for that vetting.

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Greenbuilding Law

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That 2008 academic paper found “little justification for green hushing in a hospitality context from the customers’ perspective,” but such may not be the same today in this era of ESG disclosures. Accepting how uncertain Scope 3 emissions are, the rule even proposes a safe harbor for liability from the SEC from Scope 3 disclosures (.

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The Energy Law Blog

SEPTEMBER 15, 2017

The SEC published new guidance on RIA advertising yesterday in a National Exam Program Risk Alert dated September 14, 2017 ( [link] ). The Risk Alert is entitled “The Most Frequent Advertising Rule Compliance Issues Identified in OCIE Examinations of Investment Advisers.” Cherry-Picked Profitable Stock Selections.

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JUNE 2, 2021

Regulatory Guidance Emphasizes Disclosure and Warns of Potential Risks. Lee, however, also emphasized the need for enhanced scrutiny of disclosures relating to "relevant risks and sponsor compensation," and for exploring whether additional protections are necessary to prevent sponsors from pursuing less-than-ideal acquisitions.

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JULY 25, 2023

Meanwhile, the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) in the UK and the U.S. However, amidst this dialogue, one question arises: What does forward financing imply for climate disclosures? Clarity around these aspects can significantly boost transparency surrounding corporate climate disclosures. LinkedIn: Ivy Protocol ?

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Greenbuilding Law

OCTOBER 23, 2022

There has been little litigation to date, but as far back as 2016, we wrote a blog post about “net zero energy” in California, False Advertising Claims over Net Zero and LEED Certified Homes. Accepting how uncertain all of this is, the rule proposes a safe harbor for liability from the SEC from Scope 3 emissions disclosures (.

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and the GLBA,[[N:Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act of 1999. ]] for example, which require consent for more limited uses and disclosures, (that do not include the collection), of health and financial information, respectively. As noted, the VCDPA prohibits processing of "sensitive data" without the affirmative, unambiguous consent of the consumer.

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Arnold Porter

JUNE 2, 2021

Under the AIFMD, alternative investment fund managers ( AIFMs ) from the US and anywhere else outside the EU ( Third Country AIFMs ) have been subject to filing and disclosure requirements when marketing their alternative investment funds ( AIFs or Funds ) in the EU.

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NOVEMBER 27, 2022

including the FTC Green Guides, soon to be updated, the SEC proposed rule on climate risk disclosure , and for those companies with sales in the EU, the 2006 directive concerning misleading and comparative advertising. that does not have the force of law), but also with national laws like those in the U.S.,

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MAY 3, 2022

When a business operation or product is advertised as “sustainable” or “environmentally-friendly,” there must be a method for quantification of that claim against an established standard of verification. Currently, consumers, regulators, and industry alike are struggling to understand what sustainability truly means.

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Arnold Porter

JULY 13, 2021

On July 7, 2021, Colorado Governor Jared Polis signed into law the Colorado Privacy Act (CPA or the Act), a far-reaching statute providing Colorado residents new rights to control the collection, use and disclosure of their personal information by businesses active in the state. What Does the CPA Portend?

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JANUARY 10, 2024

Notably, some of the bill's proponents are tied to the same advertising agency representing the gossip pages implicated in the suicide incident. A key supporter of this bill is Sleeping Giants Brazil (SGBR ), a left-wing activist group known for pressuring advertisers to boycott media outlets that platform right-wing voices.

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The Energy Law Blog

JANUARY 15, 2020

The Supreme Court of New York (New York’s court of first impression) found that the Attorney General “failed to prove by a preponderance of the evidence that ExxonMobil violated [New York state law] in connection with its public disclosures concerning how ExxonMobil accounted for past, present and future climate change risks.”

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Corp Watch

JANUARY 4, 2024

Brazil: Volkswagen will pay more than R$10 million in labor lawsuits Poder360 PaulaR Thu, 01/04/2024 - 16:37 Tuesday, August 22, 2023 Read more Value corresponds to 34 agreements approved by the Superior Labor Court; another 28 cases are under negotiation Disclosure/Volkswagen POWER360 August 22, 2023 (Tuesday) - 1:30 pm Volkswagen must pay R$10.5

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A Greener Life

JUNE 28, 2023

The US, worst hit by the layoffs, saw over 100,000 green jobs advertised in the six months from last August. In China, youth unemployment is also rising, hitting 20% this April. Yet for green employment, spring has come. The share of green employment in the global total rose from 9.6% in 2015 to 13.3%

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Corp Watch

MARCH 1, 2024

US book stores launch 'Boxed Out' campaign against Amazon Techxplore | October 15, 2020 The American Booksellers Association has launched an advertising campaign against Amazon to alert the public to what it calls the growing danger that book stores are under from the online goliath during the coronavirus pandemic.

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Corp Watch

JANUARY 31, 2024

US book stores launch 'Boxed Out' campaign against Amazon Techxplore | October 15, 2020 The American Booksellers Association has launched an advertising campaign against Amazon to alert the public to what it calls the growing danger that book stores are under from the online goliath during the coronavirus pandemic.

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Greenbuilding Law

JANUARY 16, 2022

That guidance from the FTC is not new, but as both onsite and offsite renewable energy has become a national holy grail, increasingly businesses are communicating to others about their green power, including as part of ESG disclosures. That statement is problematic and any related advertisement requires caution to not run afoul of the FTC.

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Corp Watch

JUNE 7, 2023

Coca-Cola ads suggesting soda is made from apples lead to legal battles Nina Lakhani | The Guardian | December 19, 2015 Coca-Cola has been accused of using legal manoeuvres to delay an official investigation into a misleading advertising campaign in Mexico by accusing the government agency of acting unconstitutionally.

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Corp Watch

JUNE 7, 2023

Coca-Cola ads suggesting soda is made from apples lead to legal battles Nina Lakhani | The Guardian | December 19, 2015 Coca-Cola has been accused of using legal manoeuvres to delay an official investigation into a misleading advertising campaign in Mexico by accusing the government agency of acting unconstitutionally.

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Corp Watch

JUNE 7, 2023

Mexico: Coca-Cola ads suggesting soda is made from apples lead to legal battles Nina Lakhani | The Guardian | December 19, 2015 Coca-Cola has been accused of using legal manoeuvres to delay an official investigation into a misleading advertising campaign in Mexico by accusing the government agency of acting unconstitutionally.

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Corp Watch

JANUARY 3, 2024

Nestlé faces US lawsuit for allegedly false advertising pet food as ‘natural’ Ingredients Network PaulaR Wed, 01/03/2024 - 15:19 Thursday, November 16, 2023 Read more Legal action has been brought against Nestlé Purina Petcare in the US, after various products were allegedly falsely marketed as ‘natural’, despite containing multiple synthetic ingredients. (..)

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Corp Watch

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

German court rules that Tesla misled consumers on Autopilot and Full Self Driving Lora Kolodny | CNBC | July, 14, 2020 Tesla Germany is now banned from including “full potential for autonomous driving” and “Autopilot inclusive” in its advertising materials, Reuters reported. USA: Tesla Ignoring Environmental Reporting, Says Data Tracker.

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Corp Watch

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

German court rules that Tesla misled consumers on Autopilot and Full Self Driving Lora Kolodny | CNBC | July, 14, 2020 Tesla Germany is now banned from including “full potential for autonomous driving” and “Autopilot inclusive” in its advertising materials, Reuters reported. USA: Tesla Ignoring Environmental Reporting, Says Data Tracker.

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Corp Watch

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

German court rules that Tesla misled consumers on Autopilot and Full Self Driving Lora Kolodny | CNBC | July, 14, 2020 Tesla Germany is now banned from including “full potential for autonomous driving” and “Autopilot inclusive” in its advertising materials, Reuters reported. USA: Tesla Ignoring Environmental Reporting, Says Data Tracker.

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Corp Watch

DECEMBER 14, 2023

German court rules that Tesla misled consumers on Autopilot and Full Self Driving Lora Kolodny | CNBC | July, 14, 2020 Tesla Germany is now banned from including “full potential for autonomous driving” and “Autopilot inclusive” in its advertising materials, Reuters reported. USA: Tesla Ignoring Environmental Reporting, Says Data Tracker.

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Corp Watch

DECEMBER 11, 2023

German court rules that Tesla misled consumers on Autopilot and Full Self Driving Lora Kolodny | CNBC | July, 14, 2020 Tesla Germany is now banned from including “full potential for autonomous driving” and “Autopilot inclusive” in its advertising materials, Reuters reported. USA: Tesla Ignoring Environmental Reporting, Says Data Tracker.

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Corp Watch

DECEMBER 1, 2023

German court rules that Tesla misled consumers on Autopilot and Full Self Driving Lora Kolodny | CNBC | July, 14, 2020 Tesla Germany is now banned from including “full potential for autonomous driving” and “Autopilot inclusive” in its advertising materials, Reuters reported. USA: Tesla Ignoring Environmental Reporting, Says Data Tracker.

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Corp Watch

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

German court rules that Tesla misled consumers on Autopilot and Full Self Driving Lora Kolodny | CNBC | July, 14, 2020 Tesla Germany is now banned from including “full potential for autonomous driving” and “Autopilot inclusive” in its advertising materials, Reuters reported. USA: Tesla Ignoring Environmental Reporting, Says Data Tracker.

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