by Jasmin Hansohm | Aug 10, 2026 | ALERTS, Homepage carousel
On 8 May 2026, NGO International Rights Advocates (IRAdvocates) filed a lawsuit against Lindt’s US subsidiaries under Washington D.C. consumer protection law. The lawsuit alleges that Lindt misled consumers by claiming to implement a “responsible sourcing approach”... 
by Jasmin Hansohm | Jul 3, 2026 | ALERTS
On 18 June 2026, International Rights Advocates (IRAdvocates) re-filed a lawsuit against Starbucks in Seattle, Washington. The case concerns allegations that eight Brazilian coffee workers, including one child, were trafficked by labour brokers known as “gatos” and... 
by Jasmin Hansohm | May 21, 2026 | ALERTS
On 4 May, the European Commission published a package of simplification documents for the EU Deforestation Free Products Regulation (EUDR) required under the December 2025 amendments. Key updates New products in scope – soluble coffee, frozen cattle tongues,... 
by Jasmin Hansohm | Apr 28, 2026 | ALERTS
On 21 April, Clean Clothes Campaign (CCC) and four individual Levi’s consumers filed a legal case for violations of consumer law against the Dutch and Belgian subsidiaries of Levi’s in the Netherlands. The case alleges poor working conditions and freedom of... 
by Jasmin Hansohm | Apr 23, 2026 | ALERTS
On 8 April 2026, Swedish NGO Justice and Accountability Initiative filed a class action lawsuit against Telenor in Norway on behalf of Myanmar customers whose data was shared with the military junta. The case also includes specific claims brought on behalf of...