Category: Legal, Anti-Trust and Cartel
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MCHC to Change Trade Name
We are proud to announce that as of July 1, Mitsubishi Chemical Holdings Corporation will change its trade name to…
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California Sued for Expansion Biofuel Plant
Lawsuit Challenges California Biofuel Refinery Expansion
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Indian Court Says Nature Has Same Legal Status as Humans
Implementing this legal status affords Mother Nature greater protection from environmental damage than laws that are specifically “environmental” can.
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McDonalds and Burger King Face PFAS Class Action
McDonald’s and Burger King are being sued for use of ‘forever chemicals’ in packaging
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CA Attorney General Investigates Chemical Industries
Attorney General Bonta Announces Investigation into Fossil Fuel and Petrochemical Industries for Role in Causing Global Plastics Pollution Crisis
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ACC Response to California Attorney General Investigation on Plastic Recycling
Yesterday California’s Attorney General announced an investigation into plastics recycling.
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UPM Ends Finnish Paper Strike Fiasco
UPM and Paperworkers’ Union agree on first-ever business-specific collective labour agreements – strike ends at UPM mills in Finland
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Using Lignin for Anti Counterfeiting
A Unique Glow-in-the-Dark Powder Could Stop Counterfeiters
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EU Changes Rules for Registration of Chemicals
This will probably impact bioplastics.
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EU Commission Accused of Maladministration of Biofuels
Decision on the European Commission’s refusal to grant public access to documents concerning compliance with biofuels sustainability criteria under the…
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Belgian Council of State Judgment on 3M PFAS Scandal (FREE)
The judgment of the Belgian Council of State relating to the 3M PFAS pollution in Belgium. This is a FREE…
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French Carbon Neutral Greenwashing Law
French Bill that gives power to government to punish companies who lie or greenwash about their carbon footprint
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J&J Green Paper Gets US Patent for Compostable Coatings
J&J Green Paper Receives Patent Approval for Its Fully Compostable, All-Natural Paper Coating and Process in the United States
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UN Plastic Deal Will Cause Many Plastic Lawsuits
The UN Plastic Deal has opened up the plastic box of Pandora
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Good Natured Files for GoodGuard Patent
good natured Products Inc. Announces US Patent-Pending Innovation, GoodGuard™
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US Class Action Against Compostable Products with PFAS
US Retailer and Compostable Packaging Company are facing class action lawsuit for misleading environmental claims.
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Chemours Loses EU Court Case on Forever Chemicals
Chemours loses EU court battle on forever chemicals
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Legal Disclaimer for Selling PHA Products in US
Some companies are using legal disclaimers for selling and distributing PHA items in the US.
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Belgian Court of Appeal Gets Environmental Chamber
This is the first of its kind in Belgium.
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Razzia in The Peruvian Biodiesel Industry
Prosecutor’s Office raid in the Peruvian biodiesel industry
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Belgian 3M PFAS Scandal Update (FREE)
Update on the Belgian 3M PFAS scandal. This is a FREE article.
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NGO Brings EU to Court over Bioplastics
Legal proceedings will start against EU taxonomy
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NGO Front Against Belgian Ineos Plant
Fresh legal action launched to block Ineos plastics project in Belgium ‘once and for all’
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Court Verdict on Dog Poop Bag Compostability
‘Compostable’ claims on dog poop bags are bogus, lawsuit says
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EU Responds to Italian Bioplastic Exemption
Shortly before Christmas, the European Commission notified the Italian Government of a detailed opinion on the transposition law of Directive…
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Misleading Recycling Claims Settlement Keurig Canada
Keurig Canada to pay $3 million penalty to settle Competition Bureau’s concerns over coffee pod recycling claims
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Belgian Council of State Judgment on 3M PFAS (FREE)
Belgian Council of State and EU put an end to the biggest construction project in Flanders because of the 3M…
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Harvard Professor Found Guilty of China Connections
Harvard Professor Charles Lieber (former chair of chemistry dpt) Found Guilty of Lying About China Ties
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EU Court of Justice Says BPA is Substance of Very High Concern
The Court of Justice of the EU has confirmed that bisphenol A (BPA) – a chemical used to make plastics…
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EPA Authority Questioned at US Supreme Court
Questions presented at US Supreme Court regarding EPA
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TerraCycle Greenwashing Lawsuit Settlement
TerraCycle Partners Including Coca-Cola, P&G to Change Recycling Labels After Settling Lawsuit
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Bio-on Third Auction Results (FREE)
Third auction took place on 27 October. This is a FREE article.
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Draft COP Text Proposed by President
Draft COP decision proposed by the President
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Legal Actions Against French Plastic Fruit and veg Packaging Ban
Legal proceedings with the Council of State against the Decree to remove plastic packaging from fruits and vegetables
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EPPA Sues EU Commission over SUP Directive
European Paper Packaging Association (EPPA) has filed a law suit against the European Commission to exclude paper packaging with plastic…
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3M Plant Shut Down (FREE)
The Flemish Government finally decides to shut down part of 3M plant. This is a FREE article.
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Philippines Government Sued over Plastic Pollution
Oceana, youth, fisherfolk, local lawmakers and former senator sue National Solid Waste Management Commission on plastic pollution
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Bioplastics and Circular Plastic Trends and Patents
Bioplastics and circular plastics trends through the eye of patent applications
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Banana Fibre Packaging Patented
Papyrus lodges Australian patent application for banana fibre production process for moulded food packaging.
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Biorez Patents Biocomposites Implants
Biorez Awarded Four New Patents Related to Its Proprietary BioBrace™ Technology
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NRRI Patents Two Bio Binders from Waste
NRRI patents two bio-based binders from waste resources
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US Class Action Vs Retailer Compostable Products Claim
US retailer loses class action on compostable products claims. This may have serious consequences for the US industry and maybe…
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Third Auction for Bio-on (FREE)
The starting price is € 54.5 million. This is a FREE article.
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Danimer Replies to Accusations
Wall Street is having Danimer for Dinner …. Again !
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3M Received Eco Grants from Flemish Government (FREE)
Another episode in the Belgian 3M PFAS scandal. This is a FREE article
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Agilyx Goes all Plastic Waste
Agilyx Patent for Chemical Recycling of Polystyrene Expanded to Include all Waste Plastics
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Retailers Face Legal Action on Plastic
Supermarkets could face legal action for failure to act on plastic says ClientEarth
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Minister Sends Bailiff to 3M Plant, US HQ and Directors (Now Really FREE)
Environment Minister Demir initiates coordinated action: bailiffs to 3M Belgium and headquarters in US
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Indonesia Revokes Permit from Oil Palm Plantations
Let’s hope it’s just a beginning
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Legal Action Regarding Irish Landfill
Legal action against Belfast City Council
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ACC Replies to New Plastic Tax Bill
Comprehensive Federal Policies, Not Taxes, Needed to Help End Plastic Waste
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US Senator Proposes New Plastic Tax
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish an excise tax on plastics.
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Unilever Files Patent for PCR Resin
Unilever Files Patent for PCR Resin
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Plastic Dog Waste Bags Greenwashing Settlement
District Attorney Jill Ravitch announces greenwashing settlements with Chewy, Petco, Petsmart, and Target
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Final Authorisation NatureWorks Plant in Thailand
NatureWorks Passes Final Authorization Milestone for New Fully Integrated Ingeo PLA Manufacturing Plant in Thailand
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Changing Environmental Marketing Claims
The Changing Face of Environmental Marketing Claims
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NGOs File Complaint Against Italy for Unlawful Transposition EU SUP Directive
Italy has been protecting national interests in the transposition of EU SUP directive
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US Senate Votes Chinese Genocide Law
US votes Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act. Will Xi Jinping be the next dictator accused of genocide? What will be…
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Dupont Signs Natural Resources Restoration Deal with Delaware
DuPont, Chemours, and Corteva reach natural resources restoration agreement with State of DE
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Anti PFAS and 3M Demonstration in Belgium
The latest news on the 3M PFAS scandal in Antwerp, Belgium
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Global Trends in Climate Change Litigation Report
The report provides a synthesis of global trends in climate change litigation (or simply ‘climate litigation’), a growing global phenomenon
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Danimer Receives Patent for Renewable, Biodegradable Marking Wax
Danimer Scientific Receives U.S. Patent for Renewable, Biodegradable Marking Wax
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Legal Experts Suggest Definition of Ecocide
Global expert drafting panel reveals proposal for a fifth crime under the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court
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New Bio-on Auction Sale (FREE)
Deadline for the offer is 27 July 2021 at 12.00.
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Coke Sued over PET Recyclability Claim
Sierra Club Sues Coca-Cola and Others Over Recyclability Claims
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Belgium Loses Court Battle for Negligent Climate Policy
The Belgian authorities have been negligent in their environmental policy says judge
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Law Firms on the Danimer Scientific Class Action
Here’s the list of law firms and legal practices that have jumped on the Danimer Scientific Class action Band wagon.…
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NGO Sues Coca Cola for Greenwashing (FREE)
Earth Island Institute Files Lawsuit Against Coca-Cola for False Advertising.
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Shell Loses NGO Climate Change Lawsuit
Shell lost NL court case against NGOs and has been ordered to reduce its carbon emissions in order to protect…
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Securities Regulator Opens Formal Inquiry into Danimer Scientific (FREE)
State of Kentucky’s securities regulator opens formal inquiry into Danimer Scientific.This is a FREE article
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Legal Firms Rally on Danimer Scientific Class Action
The number of US legal firms that rally in the Danimer Scientific Class Action is impressive.
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Class Action Against Danimer Scientific
Danimer Overstated Biodegradable Plastic’s Capability, Suit Says
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Recyclability Claim Lawsuit in France
Two leading food companies fought a legal battle regarding recyclability claims of plastic food packaging. This is very important in…
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Is PureCycle Technologies a Securities Fraud?
Wall Street is hungry again. Another plastic fraud fiasco in the making?
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Judge Stops Blood Plastic Shoes
Judge blocks Lil Nas X’s ‘Satan Shoes’ from shipping to customers
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EU Court Extend Deadline EU Bioplastic Lawsuit (FREE)
The EU Commission was caught breaching the EU Reach legislation. This is a FREE article.
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The Dupont PFAS Settlement
On January 22, 2021, a $4 billion PFAS settlement was reached between DuPont de Nemours Inc., Chemours Co., and Corteva,…
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Symphony Selects Top Lawyers in First EU Bioplastic Lawsuit (FREE)
Josh Holmes Q.C. and Jack Williams act for Symphony in relation to its damages action against EU Institutions
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Malaysia Sues EU over Palm Oil Ban
Is Malaysia acting under auspice of (European) biofuel companies?
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First Lawsuit on Recycling Label
US company sued for using deceptive recyclability labels. Will this open the box of Pandora? Will this accelerate the downfall…
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First Bioplastic Lawsuit Against EU (FREE)
UK Bioplastic Company To sue the EU for Infringement of the REACH regulation.
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Solvay Hit by PFAS Pollution Scandal
N.J. sues chemical maker Solvay for evading responsibility for toxic pollution from West Deptford plant. It’s a scandal. No respect…
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NGO Block Construction of Plastic Plant
One of the largest plastic plant may not be build thanks to the opposition of NGOs. It may set jurisprudence.
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Biofuel Market Manipulations and Scheming
The class-action lawsuit filed in July by Green Plains accuses ADM of illegally pressuring ethanol prices
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New York Plastic Bag Legal Battle
New York Plastic Bag Upheld in Court.
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Insurers Stress for PFAS Lawsuit
Insurers, utilities oppose bill to extend lawsuit window for PFAS contamination.
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Plastic Pollution Lawsuit in Hawai
Lawsuit Prompts Review of Plastic Pollution Impacts on Hawaiian Waters. Trump Administration Withdraws Approval of State’s List of Impaired Waters.
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US Farmers Against BASF and Bayer
The first U.S. trial over the dicamba herbicide has landed Bayer AG and its German rival, BASF SE, with another…
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3M Spends $214 Million in PFAS Litigation Costs in 3 Months
3M Co.’s efforts to manage liabilities for its history of manufacturing and disposing of ubiquitous PFAS chemicals cost the company…
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Greta Thunberg Sues France For Being The Biggest Polluter
Greta Thunberg attacks world leaders for failing her generation as she files lawsuit at United Nations. She sues five countries…
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Australian Lawsuit on Biodegradability and Compostability Claim
Woolworths has seen off a legal challenge from the consumer watchdog after a federal court judge found that a range…
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