Litigation Terrorism — How Fossil Fuel Companies Use ISDS To Bully Foreign Countries
ISDS — a system most of us have never heard of — allows foreign investors to pursue huge damage awards in secret tribunals.
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Big-Shot Lawyers Don’t Understand Steven Donziger’s “Eat Me” Strategy
A couple weeks ago, Steven Donziger was convicted of contempt of court. The maximum sentence for that crime is six months in jail, but people are only rarely ever given jail time for that misdemeanor offense. Despite that, Donziger has been on house arrest for over two years while awaiting … [continued]
These Lawyers Are Creating An ALEC For Climate Change
For the last forty-odd years, the American Legislative Exchange Council, or ALEC, has been a mainstay of the conservative movement and major force in shaping state laws. The organization brings together state lawmakers and corporate leaders to draft business-friendly policies that are then ferried to statehouses around the country.
The EV Black Knight Rides Again: John Petersen on Mortal Enemies
In commerce, a black knight is someone who makes an unwelcome takeover bid. John Petersen is not an EV supporter. Rather, his disclosure exudes a contempt for the EV that is pervasive throughout his work, while he admits to previous commitment to lead-acid batteries and a present ownership in Axion Power. A recent article throws down the gauntlet as he tries to take over the EV conversation: the Black Knight rides again. […]
