“The Supreme Court will face difficult questions about the reach of the Alien Tort Statute (ATS) as it hears oral argument in Nestlé USA, Inc. v. Doe I on Dec. 1st. Fortunately, …
Commentary
Why it’s time to blow the whistle on Amazon
“Amazon, as the oversimplified origin story of the Seattle-based tech juggernaut goes, was founded by Jeff Bezos in his rental home garage in 1994. Today it is one of the …
Nestlé & Cargill v. Doe Series: The Prohibitions on Slavery, Forced Labor, and Human Trafficking Meet the Sosa Test
“Slavery is among the oldest prohibitions under international law. In Nestlé USA, Inc. v. Doe I, slated for oral argument on Dec. 1st, however, the Supreme Court will consider whether to exempt …
A proposal to legislate for the rights of platform workers
A major fight has been brewing over the rights of gig-economy workers. In an effort to keep costs low, and profits high, companies such as Uber and Deliveroo want their …
Nestlé & Cargill v. Doe Series: Corporate Liability, Child Slavery, and the Chocolate Industry – A Preview of the Case
The world’s chocolate supply is undergirded by rampant practices of child labor under extremely hazardous conditions and, in some cases, slavery. According to the U.S. Bureau of International Labor Affairs, …
What Happened in California Is a Cautionary Tale for Us All
What happened in California? Despite the state’s liberal reputation, voters there last week approved Proposition 22, a ballot initiative exempting many gig companies from state workplace laws and stripping their workers …
“I now pronounce you contractor”: Prop22, labour platforms and legislative doublespeak
The story goes that, during a Lent fast that must have felt very long for French king Louis XIV, his chief minister Cardinal Giulio Mazzarino decided to offer some relief …
COVID-19 and the Intensification of the GCC Workforce Nationalization Policies
“Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) governments have intensified their efforts to nationalize their workforce in response to the COVID-19 crisis and the resulting economic contraction. These policies will have a wide-ranging …
Trade unions and civil society are pushing for ambitious climate action in Scotland
“As Glasgow prepares to host COP26, the UN climate summit in November 2021, Scotland will take centre stage in the global power struggle surrounding if and how the world takes …
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Nestlé & Cargill v. Doe Series: Toward a Harmonized Test for Complicity of Corporate Officials?
“The amicus brief by international law scholars, former diplomats, and practitioners in Nestlé USA, Inc. v. Doe I, filed Oct. 21, 2020, rightfully argues that secondary liability in the form of aiding and abetting …