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Brand Protection in High Exposure Litigation: Winning in the Court of Public Opinion

Consumer facing companies underatnd that brand protection is mission critical activity. A company's brand is its promise to consumers on issues such as health, safety, quality and integrity. Certain litigation can destroy...more

Kiobel v. Royal Dutch Shell Petroleum (No Corporate Liability Under AlienTort Claims Act)

Order Affirming Motion to Dismiss

A panel of the court ruled 2-1 on September 17, 2010 that the Alien Tort Statute gives U.S. courts jurisdiction over alleged violations of international law by individuals only, not by corporations. The decision dismisses...more

Pacific Gas & Electric Co. v. Jesse M. Lange Distributor Co., Shell Oil Co. et al

Complaint for damages & injunctive relief

The complaint addresses a situation in which a BTEX and MtBE plume is moving through groundwater from a site adjacent to the plaintiff's. The complaint alleges, among other items, that the defendants are not appropriately...more