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Civil Disobedience: Hold Politicians Liable For Environmental & Social Harm

The recent spate of civil disobedience in the UK, France and elsewhere against env.....»»

Category: blogSource: valuewalkJun 17th, 2019

A teen who was bullied on Snapchat died. His mom is suing to hold social media liable

A lawsuit filed against the maker of Snapchat .....»»

Category: topSource: latimesMay 10th, 2021

Facebook defeats appeal in U.S. claiming it aided Hamas attacks in Israel

Facebook Inc on Wednesday defeated an appeal by American victims of Hamas attacks in Israel, who sought to hold the company liable for providing the group a social media platform to further its terroristic goals......»»

Category: topSource: reutersJul 31st, 2019

UK "fake news" report calls for tougher rules, fines for social media companies

A British parliamentary committee says the UK government should hold technology companies responsible and liable for "harmful and illegal content on their platforms," and that misinformation and "fake news" is threatening democracy......»»

Category: topSource: cnnJul 28th, 2018

Zuckerberg isn"t on the hook for kids" Instagram addiction, a judge just ruled

A US district judge ruled on Monday that Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg is not personally liable for social media addiction. Zuckerberg faced lawsuits that alleged he was liable for kids' addict.....»»

Category: worldSource: nytApr 16th, 2024

Florida governor signs bill barring social media companies from blocking politicians

The legislation would punish companies that suspend political candidates, and it would make it easier to bring lawsuits against tech companies......»»

Category: topSource: washpostMay 24th, 2021

Banks and private equity can lead by example by setting their own ESG goals

As companies set goals around environmental, social, and governance initiatives, their financial partners like banks and private-equity firms have potential to lead by example. The panel was hosted by (l-r) Insi.....»»

Category: dealsSource: nytMay 24th, 2021

Wyden hails Portland park as "Green New Deal resolution in action"

The Green New Deal resolution refers to a plan backed by other politicians, including Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, aimed at combating climate change and other social crises......»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsMay 11th, 2021

How Germany’s Greens Moved From Fringe to Contenders

Germany’s Green Party has come a long way from its origins as an environmental fringe group back in the 1980s. The Greens participated in national governments led by Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder’s Social Democrats between 1998 and 2005, and for.....»»

Category: topSource: washpostApr 30th, 2021

Florida Republicans want to fine social media companies $250,000 a day for suspending politicians

Florida's lawmakers brought up the First Amendment when proposi.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderApr 28th, 2021

Opinion: Sustainable invests are smart investments

When Covid-19 sent financial markets into survival mode in early 2020, many thought investing based on environmental, social and governance factors (ESG) would take a hit. It didn’t......»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsApr 22nd, 2021

Indian politicians encouraged a return to normal as COVID-19 cases fell. Now hospitals are overwhelmed as a "double mutant" variant takes hold - but mass gatherings continue.

India, with 1.3 billion people, has been hit by a devastating second COVID-19 wave after politicians predicted the pande.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderApr 22nd, 2021

Kingsoft Cloud releases first Environmental, Social, and Governance report

See the rest of the story here. Theflyonthewall.com provides the latest financial news as it breaks. Known as a leader in market intelligence, The Fl.....»»

Category: blogSource: theflyonthewallApr 22nd, 2021

Toll Brothers releases inaugural environmental, social, and governance report

See the rest of the story here. Theflyonthewall.com provides the latest financial news as it breaks. Known as a leader in market intelligence, The Fl.....»»

Category: blogSource: theflyonthewallApr 19th, 2021

: Here are the big ESG mega trends across the world, and the best stocks that fit the bill

Andrew Braun of the Pax Large Cap Fund shows how investors can ride the profitable wave of environmental, social and governance investing......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchApr 15th, 2021

CVS sets new environmental sustainability goals, releases first diversity report

CVS Health Corp. released its latest corporate social responsibility (CSR) report, Transform Health 2030, that includes goals for engagement with customers and .....»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchMar 31st, 2021

DeJuana Thompson named interim president, CEO of Birmingham Civil Rights Institute

A political and social strategy consultant with White House ties is taking the helm of a Birmingham nonprofit as its interim president and chief executive officer. DeJuana Thompson, founder of Woke Vote and Think Rubix Principal, has accepted the rol.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsMar 23rd, 2021

Former BlackRock ESG Chief: American Public Is Being Duped By "Greenwashing"-Wall-Streeters

Former BlackRock ESG Chief: American Public Is Being Duped By "Greenwashing"-Wall-Streeters Over a month ago we first exposed the "Green Scam". ESG, or Environmental, Social, and Go.....»»

Category: smallbizSource: nytMar 16th, 2021

Capitol Report: Acting chief says climate, ESG are ‘front and center for the SEC,’ ahead of new disclosure push

The acting head of the Securities and Exchange Commission spoke Monday on environmental, social and governance factors and the securities market, as regulators are being pressed to take action on issues including climate change......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchMar 15th, 2021

Capitol Report: Acting SEC chief Lee to speak on meeting investor demand for ESG information

The acting head of the Securities and Exchange Commission will speak on Monday on environmental, social and governance factors and the securities market, as regulators are being pressed to take action on issues including climate change......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchMar 15th, 2021

Twitter"s surprise counterattack to hold politicians accountable

In this week's Insider Tech, we look at the battle for facts between Big Tech and politicians, and we pull back the curtain on Iconiq Capital. Hello, and welcome to this week's edition of the Insider Tech newsletter, .....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderMar 13th, 2021