Juul Labs seeks to extend stay on ban, claims FDA failed to evaluate all its evidence
Jun 28, 2022 21:57 pm UTC| Law Health Economy Business
Juul Labs filed to extend the stay on the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ban Tuesday, saying the agency did not review all the evidence it presented. The FDA banned sales of Juul e-cigarettes Thursday, citing a lack...
Credit Suisse convicted in cocaine cash laundering case
Jun 28, 2022 12:50 pm UTC| Law Economy Business
Switzerlands Federal Criminal Court convicted Credit Suisse on Monday for failing to prevent money-laundering by a Bulgarian cocaine trafficking gang/ It was the countrys first criminal trial of one of its major...
Toblerone to lose 'Switzerland' tag due to planned production in Slovenia
Jun 27, 2022 16:21 pm UTC| Law Economy Business Life
Toblerone can no longer describe itself as Swiss once it starts with its planned production in Slovakia. Under Swiss law, the brand will have to get rid of its of Switzerland label from the front of its packaging as it...
Potential criminal liability awaits US firms covering workers' abortion costs
Jun 27, 2022 09:53 am UTC| Law Economy Business Health
US companies that will cover travel costs for employees getting abortions could be exposed to criminal liability, according to legal experts. Last Friday, the US Supreme Court overturned the 1973 Roe v. Wade ruling that...
S. Korea to crack down on speculative property investments by foreigners
Jun 25, 2022 23:55 pm UTC| Law Economy Business
South Koreas land ministry, justice ministry, and other agencies vowed to investigate foreigners speculative real estate investments. To better combat speculative investments, the authorities also intend to create zones...
Osaka court sides with 7-Eleven in franchise contract termination case
Jun 25, 2022 23:15 pm UTC| Law Economy Business
The Osaka District Court dismissed a lawsuit claiming 7-Eleven Japan Co unjustly terminated its contract with a convenience store franchisee over his decision to stop late-night operations. The court also ordered...
Canada to ban most single-use plastic forms
Jun 23, 2022 23:08 pm UTC| Nature Economy Business Law
Canada will ban most single-use plastic forms from customer-facing businesses in phased restrictions beginning this year. Single-use plastic bags, takeout containers, straws, stirrers, and cutlery will all be...
G7 overcomes internal wrangling and ‘irrelevance’ barbs to strike US$50 deal to support Ukraine
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