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Privacy professionals

Here's why HPE is pursuing Mike Lynch's family for $4 billion

HPE's CEO committed to pursuing justice against Mike Lynch's estate, reflecting fiduciary duty to shareholders despite the challenges following his death.

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NYC startup

Man Accused of Hacking Climate Groups Can Be Sent to U.S., Judge Says

An English court approved the extradition of Amit Forlit for running a hacking-for-hire operation targeting environmental groups.

fromFortune Europe

Privacy professionals

Here's why HPE is pursuing Mike Lynch's family for $4 billion

HPE's CEO committed to pursuing justice against Mike Lynch's estate, reflecting fiduciary duty to shareholders despite the challenges following his death.

more#legal-proceedings

World's Top 111 Corporations Have Caused $28T in Climate Damages, Study Finds

The study attributes $28 trillion in climate damages to corporate polluters, aiming to hold them accountable for their emissions.

Business

Revealed: McKinsey clients had rising share of global emissions', internal analysis shows

McKinsey's clients are on track to exceed global climate targets, revealing the firm's complicity in environmental issues despite stated commitments to energy transition.

Environment

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World's Top 111 Corporations Have Caused $28T in Climate Damages, Study Finds

The study attributes $28 trillion in climate damages to corporate polluters, aiming to hold them accountable for their emissions.

Business

Revealed: McKinsey clients had rising share of global emissions', internal analysis shows

McKinsey's clients are on track to exceed global climate targets, revealing the firm's complicity in environmental issues despite stated commitments to energy transition.

Railways were essential to carrying out the Holocaust - decades later, corporate reckoning continues

Corporate participation is crucial in historical atrocities like the Holocaust, highlighting the role railways played in transportation to death camps.

#boeing

3 weeks ago

Law

Boeing settles lawsuits with two 737 MAX crash victims' families on eve of trial

Boeing settled lawsuits from two families over a 2019 crash, highlighting accountability issues for the company.

Law

Boeing ordered to face June 23 fraud trial over 737 MAX crashes after plea deal collapse

Boeing faces a trial for fraud regarding 737 MAX safety misrepresentations, with a trial date set for June 23.

Law

3 weeks ago

Boeing settles lawsuits with two 737 MAX crash victims' families on eve of trial

Boeing settled lawsuits from two families over a 2019 crash, highlighting accountability issues for the company.

Law

Boeing ordered to face June 23 fraud trial over 737 MAX crashes after plea deal collapse

Boeing faces a trial for fraud regarding 737 MAX safety misrepresentations, with a trial date set for June 23.

more#boeing

#consumer-protection

4 weeks ago

A shady, shuttered tech bootcamp may be sneaking back online

The dismantling of the CFPB allows misleading companies like Prehired to rebrand and mislead students again.

fromSlate Magazine

Miscellaneous

Your Next Uber Eats Order Could Have Risky Consequences

Corporations often use arbitration clauses to limit their legal accountability and prevent consumers from seeking justice in court.

4 weeks ago

A shady, shuttered tech bootcamp may be sneaking back online

The dismantling of the CFPB allows misleading companies like Prehired to rebrand and mislead students again.

fromSlate Magazine

Miscellaneous

Your Next Uber Eats Order Could Have Risky Consequences

Corporations often use arbitration clauses to limit their legal accountability and prevent consumers from seeking justice in court.

more#consumer-protection

Why Some Take Pleasure From the Story of Luigi Mangione

Public response to the CEO's death reveals deep-seated feelings of schadenfreude and dissatisfaction with the powerful.

One brave woman wrenched back control of her data from the tech giants. Now, go and do the same | Dominic Grieve

Social media companies exploit personal data for profit, raising significant privacy concerns and power imbalances.

Humor

fromPsychology Today

Why Some Take Pleasure From the Story of Luigi Mangione

Public response to the CEO's death reveals deep-seated feelings of schadenfreude and dissatisfaction with the powerful.

One brave woman wrenched back control of her data from the tech giants. Now, go and do the same | Dominic Grieve

Social media companies exploit personal data for profit, raising significant privacy concerns and power imbalances.

Fired FTC commissioner warns of the 'corrupting influence of billionaires'

Trump's firing of FTC commissioners raises concerns about accountability to billionaires, undermining independent oversight.

Elon Musk Searching for Mysterious Billionaire Who's Making Everyone Hate Tesla

Elon Musk blames external factors for Tesla's woes instead of acknowledging his own role in the company's decline.

fromwww.npr.org

US news

A movement is calling for an 'economic blackout' on Friday. Here's what to know

The People's Union USA is calling for a national economic boycott to protest corporate rollbacks on diversity initiatives and government workforce reductions.

NYC startup

fromFuturism

Elon Musk Searching for Mysterious Billionaire Who's Making Everyone Hate Tesla

Elon Musk blames external factors for Tesla's woes instead of acknowledging his own role in the company's decline.

US news

fromwww.npr.org

A movement is calling for an 'economic blackout' on Friday. Here's what to know

The People's Union USA is calling for a national economic boycott to protest corporate rollbacks on diversity initiatives and government workforce reductions.

more#protests

Non-profit organizations

How Texas's bankruptcy courts are used to shield a prison healthcare provider

Wellpath Holdings filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy to manage lawsuits and limit liability amid allegations of inadequate healthcare for inmates.

36% of organizations have outlined roles within cybersecurity teams

93% of organizations have modified policies over the past year to address CISO liability concerns.

Opinion: Big Tech betrayed consumer trust by failing to protect our data

Tech giants profit from personal data while victims face severe losses, highlighting the need for stronger regulations and accountability.

Information security

fromSecuritymagazine

36% of organizations have outlined roles within cybersecurity teams

93% of organizations have modified policies over the past year to address CISO liability concerns.

Opinion: Big Tech betrayed consumer trust by failing to protect our data

Tech giants profit from personal data while victims face severe losses, highlighting the need for stronger regulations and accountability.

more#cybersecurity

#grassroots-movement

fromLos Angeles Times

'No Amazon, No Walmart.' Protest calling for 'economic blackout' has some celebrity support

A grassroots group is organizing a 24-hour economic blackout to protest against major retailers and corporate practices.

fromAxios

What to know about the Feb. 28 "economic blackout"

Grassroots movements against consumerism are gaining momentum due to high living costs, exemplified by the economic blackout organized by The People's Union USA.

fromLos Angeles Times

'No Amazon, No Walmart.' Protest calling for 'economic blackout' has some celebrity support

A grassroots group is organizing a 24-hour economic blackout to protest against major retailers and corporate practices.

fromAxios

What to know about the Feb. 28 "economic blackout"

Grassroots movements against consumerism are gaining momentum due to high living costs, exemplified by the economic blackout organized by The People's Union USA.

more#grassroots-movement

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Miscellaneous

Death of OpenAI whistleblower deemed suicide in new autopsy report | TechCrunch

Former OpenAI employee Suchir Balaji's death was ruled a suicide, raising debates on AI ethics and the challenges faced by whistleblowers in the tech industry.

EU data protection

fromComputerworld

GDPR authorities accused of 'inactivity'

GDPR enforcement is ineffective due to prolonged proceedings and low fine issuance.

Data protection authorities prioritize corporate interests over individual rights in enforcement.

fromAdvocate.com

Miscellaneous

Target dropped DEI, so Minnesota's largest Pride festival dropped Target's sponsorship - and raised even more

Target's cancellation of DEI initiatives prompted Twin Cities Pride to drop sponsorship, highlighting community accountability.

fromThe Nation

REI Sells the Great Outdoors While Workers Breathe Chemicals in a Windowless Basement

REI's transparency regarding worker safety and air quality at its SoHo store raises serious concerns, especially about the exposure to toxic chemicals.

Digital life

fromwww.independent.co.uk

MeToo Outrage Leaves Japanese Broadcaster Without a Single Advertiser

The fallout from misconduct allegations against a former idol has sparked widespread corporate boycotts and a cultural shift regarding sexual misconduct in Japan.

UK news

Hugh Grant backs Harry's call for new police investigation into Murdoch media empire

The Independent advocates for accessible journalism and robust reporting on pressing issues like reproductive rights and corporate accountability.

fromFast Company

Miscellaneous

American Express will pay over $138 million to settle fraud investigation

American Express will pay over $138 million to resolve a wire fraud investigation linked to misleading tax advice to customers.

#sonos

Miscellaneous

Sonos continues to clean house with departure of chief commercial officer

Sonos is undergoing significant leadership changes to correct its flawed app strategy and regain customer trust.

Miscellaneous

Sonos revenue falls in the aftermath of company's messy app debacle

Sonos faced an 8% revenue decline due to app rollout issues, but is committed to improving its new app going forward.

fromFast Company

Business

Sonos outlines a plan to win back user trust after its app fiasco

Sonos aims to rebuild trust with customers by implementing new commitments focused on enhancing user experience and product reliability.

Miscellaneous

Sonos continues to clean house with departure of chief commercial officer

Sonos is undergoing significant leadership changes to correct its flawed app strategy and regain customer trust.

Miscellaneous

Sonos revenue falls in the aftermath of company's messy app debacle

Sonos faced an 8% revenue decline due to app rollout issues, but is committed to improving its new app going forward.

fromFast Company

Business

Sonos outlines a plan to win back user trust after its app fiasco

Sonos aims to rebuild trust with customers by implementing new commitments focused on enhancing user experience and product reliability.

How transparent is your company? Our index will show which companies silence workers

Corporate America struggles with transparency while using mechanisms like forced arbitration to silence employee voices, undermining trust and accountability.

Digital life

British Agencies Criticized Over Sewage in Public Waterways

Regulators failed to enforce laws against sewage discharges, permitting pollution of public waterways.

McKinsey to Pay $650 Million in Opioid Settlement With Justice Department

McKinsey has settled a Justice Department investigation with a $650 million payment related to its work with Purdue Pharma during the opioid crisis.

The UnitedHealthcare Shooting Was Inevitable

Insurance companies, like UnitedHealthcare, often deny necessary treatments, leading to extreme financial and health consequences for patients.

Public anger towards insurance companies is exacerbated by systemic issues in healthcare, as exemplified by the tragic case of Christopher McNaughton and the killing of UnitedHealthcare's CEO.

Miscellaneous

UnitedHealthcare CEO's shooting opens a door for many to vent frustrations over insurance

The death of UnitedHealthcare's CEO has ignited public frustration and discussion about the problematic practices of insurance companies in the U.S.

fromIntelligencer

The UnitedHealthcare Shooting Was Inevitable

Insurance companies, like UnitedHealthcare, often deny necessary treatments, leading to extreme financial and health consequences for patients.

Public anger towards insurance companies is exacerbated by systemic issues in healthcare, as exemplified by the tragic case of Christopher McNaughton and the killing of UnitedHealthcare's CEO.

Miscellaneous

UnitedHealthcare CEO's shooting opens a door for many to vent frustrations over insurance

The death of UnitedHealthcare's CEO has ignited public frustration and discussion about the problematic practices of insurance companies in the U.S.

Miscellaneous

You Should Stop There': Jeanine Pirro Admonishes Jesse Watters for Suggesting CEO Shooting Suspect Be Murdered in Prison

The episode illustrates a disturbing endorsement of violence as a response to corporate grievances.

Harold Ford's remarks emphasize the importance of rule of law and condemning vigilantism.

fromwww.mediaite.com

Miscellaneous

Major Health Insurance Companies Scrub Leadership Pages Following Murder of CEO

Health insurers are removing leadership pages from websites for security reasons following CEO murder.

Surveillance footage and engraved bullets linked to insurance denial practices underscore tension in the industry.

fromwww.mediaite.com

Miscellaneous

You Should Stop There': Jeanine Pirro Admonishes Jesse Watters for Suggesting CEO Shooting Suspect Be Murdered in Prison

The episode illustrates a disturbing endorsement of violence as a response to corporate grievances.

Harold Ford's remarks emphasize the importance of rule of law and condemning vigilantism.

fromwww.mediaite.com

Miscellaneous

Major Health Insurance Companies Scrub Leadership Pages Following Murder of CEO

Health insurers are removing leadership pages from websites for security reasons following CEO murder.

Surveillance footage and engraved bullets linked to insurance denial practices underscore tension in the industry.

more#health-insurance

London

fromAbove the Law

Biglaw Firms Draw Protesters Over Their Work Driving Climate Change

Biglaw firms are deeply involved in fossil fuel activities, facing protests and criticism for their roles as enablers of climate destruction.

Privacy technologies

fromDatabreaches

Professional Probation Services leak exposed almost half a million probationers' personal info

Professional Probation Services compromised nearly 500,000 probationers' private data, highlighting significant risks regarding personal privacy and corporate accountability.

fromBusiness Insider

Miscellaneous

Activist hedge fund Starboard met with Pfizer last week. Here's what went down.

Starboard is advocating for increased accountability and improvements in Pfizer's operational and financial strategies. Smith highlights a poor return on investments.

fromFuturism

Intuit Begs Journalists to Delete Part of Interview With Its CEO

Intuit attempted to suppress a critical interview section discussing its lobbying efforts against free tax filing, revealing corporate defensiveness.

fromKotaku

Video games

Cities Skylines 2 Publisher Opens Up About Recent String Of Mess-Ups

Paradox Entertainment aims to improve after recent failures by refocusing on its successful strategy game niche and ensuring quality in its releases.

Business

fromThe Nation

Payback Time: Now It's the Machinists' Turn to Mount the Barricades

Workers are determined to reclaim lost wages and benefits after decades of corporate exploitation.

fromBusiness Insider

EEOC says Globe Life created and condoned a work environment that is hostile and abusive to women

Globe Life allowed a hostile work environment marked by pervasive sexual harassment and discrimination against women.

The EEOC's findings indicate serious policy failures at Globe Life and its affiliates, impacting many employees.

EU data protection

fromenglish.elpais.com

No more free pass: Regulation starts to crack down on social media platforms

Recent actions like Durov's arrest and X's closure in Brazil signify a global shift towards accountability and regulation of social media platforms.

fromIrish Independent

Britain's Michael Gove says criminal prosecutions should be brought against Grenfell Tower cladding firms

Companies profiting must be held accountable for their actions to prevent tragedies like Grenfell and ensure public safety.