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Remember Volkswagen’s Delay Tactics Relating To “Holocaust Smear” In Netflix Documentary? That Didn’t Work. The…

February 28, 20189 years James Ayre 0 Comments

We reported not that long back on the news that lawyers working for Volkswagen in the US were seeking to delay a trial relating to the diesel emissions scandal because of “inflammatory comments” made in a recent Netflix documentary — comments that drew allusions between the company’s sponsoring of animal testing meant to be used for pro-diesel PR purposes and the Holocaust. The idea behind the legal argument was that the documentary would “unfairly” sway jurors against the company.

Residents Near Radioactive Waste Sites In St Louis (Missouri) File New Lawsuits

February 26, 20189 years James Ayre 0 Comments

Two new lawsuits have been filed by groups of residents of St Louis living near radioactive waste sites there, according to recent reports.

Exxon Sues Collection Of Figures Associated With Climate Change Lawsuits, Alleging Conspiracy

February 22, 20189 years James Ayre 0 Comments

As a result of numerous organizations filing lawsuits against Exxon in recent times in relation to anthropogenic climate change, the oil giant has now filed lawsuits against a large collection of people associated with these suits, alleging conspiracy.

Norwegian Finance Ministry Denies That Tax Rules Constitute State Aid For Oil Exploration

February 14, 20189 years James Ayre 0 Comments

Following on the beginning of an investigation into Norway’s tax rules, as they relate to possibly being considered to be state aid for oil exploration, the country’s finance ministry has issued a public statement denying such a situation.

Uber Settles With Waymo/Google For $245 Million In Stock

February 10, 20189 years James Ayre 0 Comments

The lawsuit that Waymo/Google/Alphabet filed against Uber last year — alleging the theft of trade secrets relating to the company’s LiDAR tech for use in self-driving vehicles — has now ended, following a settlement.

Volkswagen Trying To Halt Trials In US Citing “Inflammatory” Comments Comparing Monkey Testing & Gas…

February 5, 20189 years James Ayre 0 Comments

In an attempt to halt the continuance of a number of different trials in the US relating to illegally high vehicle emissions levels, Volkswagen has cited “inflammatory” comments made recently by a lawyer representing vehicle owners — which will reportedly “prejudice” the jury — in a legal filing with a judge.

Austria Planning To Sue European Union Over Approval Of Hungary’s Nuclear Energy Expansion

January 26, 20189 years James Ayre 0 Comments

The country of Austria is now planning to sue the European Commission for its approval of a nuclear energy expansion project in Hungary, government reps have revealed.

Volkswagen To Pay $232 Million Settlement In Canada Relating To Diesel Emissions Scandal

January 17, 20189 years James Ayre 0 Comments

Volkswagen will be paying a settlement of up to $232 million (CAD$290.5) in Canada relating to excess emissions from 3.0-liter diesel vehicles sold there in recent years, according to recent reports.

Volkswagen Exec Oliver Schmidt Sentenced To 7 Years In Prison & Fined $400,000

December 7, 20179 years James Ayre 0 Comments

Volkswagen executive Oliver Schmidt — the head of the company’s environmental and engineering office (overseeing emissions issues) in Auburn Hills, Michigan, until early 2015 — has been sentenced to 7 years in prison and fined $400,000 for his part in defrauding US regulators regarding the company’s diesel vehicle emissions.

Volkswagen Exec Oliver Schmidt Writes To Judge Due To Sentence Him, Says He Feels “Misused”…

December 4, 20179 years James Ayre 0 Comments

On December 6th, Volkswagen executive Oliver Schmidt is slated to be sentenced in the US in relation to his earlier guilty plea to charges of conspiring to defraud regulators and to violate clean air laws.

Ahead of this sentencing procedure, Schmidt has reportedly sent a letter to US judge Sean Cox saying the he feels he has been “misused” by Volkswagen.