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 Max Ebdon | May 28, 2026 | ALERTS
18 May 2026: The US Government opened a case under the United States–Mexico–Canada Agreement (USMCA) Rapid Response Labor Mechanism (RRM), alleging labour rights violations at an auto parts manufacturer in Mexico. USMCA RRM USMCA is the regional trade agreement... 
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 | Mar 30, 2026 | ALERTS
Yves Rocher found liable in Duty of Vigilance Law case On 12 March, the Paris Commercial Court found Yves Rocher in violation of the Duty of Vigilance Law in relation to violations of freedom of association at its Turkish subsidiary. This is only the second ruling on...