The most recent episode of RadioLab’s “More Perfect,” entitled “Enemy of Mankind,” highlights the Alien Tort Statute (ATS). More Perfect, which focuses on the U.S. Supreme Court, is a great show. [...]
After the Supreme Court’s decision in Kiobel this week, there is a lot to feel angry about, and yes, there are ambiguities. The legal blogosphere has been buzzing, and while there are many [...]
When the Supreme Court decided Kiobel v. Royal Dutch Petroleum yesterday, one of our first tasks was to figure out what the decision meant for our cases. At this point, we’re pretty [...]
When a corporation is sued for human rights abuses, should their insurance company get stuck with the bill? Not according to a recent Ohio state court decision. From 1995 to 2004, the U.S. fruit [...]
I am always honored to hear how one of our supporters became acquainted with EarthRights International, and reminded of the many ways our work can affect people. Recently, my good friend Rebecca [...]
Last week, as everyone in my office geared up for yesterday’s Kiobel v. Shell Supreme Court argument, I hopped on a plane to Thailand. This morning, I discussed ERI’s groundbreaking [...]
California’s Unfair Competition Law (Cal. Business and Professions Code Section 17200) allows plaintiffs to challenge business practices that are unfair or fraudulent. ERI has previously filed [...]
San Francisco, CA — United States District Court Judge Susan Illston issued an order today finding evidence that Chevron covered up its role in human rights abuses in Nigeria, and was involved in [...]
L-R: Ambassador Petr Kolar, President Vaclav Havel, Filmmaker Milena Kaneva, ERI Executive Director Ka Hsaw Wa EarthRights International Executive Director, Ka Hsaw Wa, joined President Vaclav [...]
Court Denies Unocal’s Efforts to Shift Responsibility for Human Rights Abuses to its Insurers In a victory for corporate accountability, a Los Angeles judge has denied an effort by Unocal [...]