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Impunity Inc.
Through three case studies, "Impunity Inc." aims to provide inputs for reflection on the “super-rights” and “super-powers” of transnational corporations.
Congress agreement to defend the tuna industry in negotiations with Thailand
Political spokespeople of the Agriculture, Food and Environment Committee of the Spanish Parliament have agreed to develop an institutional statement in defense of the Spanish tuna processing industry in relation to the negotiations on a free trade agreement between the European Union and Thailand
US businesses launch coalition for fair trade with India
A new coalition of United States business groups, called the Alliance for Fair Trade with India, launched today to take aim against what they say are discriminatory trade practices in India against US exports.
Japanese gov't seeks industry lobbies' opinions on TPP
The Japanese government on Monday sought opinions of industry lobbies and organizations on the Trans-Pacific Partnership free trade negotiations the country will join from next month.
Verizon sees “trade” deal as the next “Share everything” plan
This week, a Verizon representative speaking on a pro-TISA panel expressed the company’s hope that the “trade” deal can be used to keep privacy policies in check.
Court ruling fails to stop business lobbies' privileged access in EU-India trade talks
In a ruling delivered on 7 June following a lawsuit by lobby watchdog Corporate Europe Observatory, the EU’s General Court in Luxembourg concludes that the European Commission did not violate EU rules when withholding information about the EU-India free trade talks from the public, even though it had already shared the information with corporate lobby groups
A transatlantic corporate bill of rights
Leaked draft versions of the EU negotiating mandate for a far-reaching free trade agreement with the US reveal the European Commission’s plans to enshrine more powers for corporations in the deal. The proposal follows a persistent campaign by industry lobby groups and law firms to empower large companies to challenge regulations both at home and abroad if they affect their profits.
Malay business group says no to free trade deal, wants debate in Parliament
The Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement should be debated in Parliament, the Malay Economic Action Council said today when voicing its objection to Malaysia’s inking of the free-trade agreement.
Companies weigh in ahead of talks on free trade agreement
Lobbying by EU and US companies is accelerating as the two continents prepare to negotiate on an agreement that will form the world's largest free trade union.
Food culture clash: EU, US conflicting concepts for GIs; both covet Asian market
A US trade association is raising concerns about the US and EU imposing their own approaches to GIs through FTAs, partiuclarly in Asia