The Difficult Proposition of Getting Corporations Out of University Science
Universities need corporations for research funding, and the political will for an alternative solution is limited.
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Are Big Companies Doing Enough to Combat Deforestation?
Hundreds of companies have pledged to cut commodities grown on deforested land from their supply chains, but few have turned those promises into successful policies.
How the Supreme Court Made It Easier for Corporations to Fight Class Action Lawsuits
Rulings in recent years have effectively forced consumers to file class actions in the region where the corporation is based or to disaggregate claims into separate filings.
New Database Examines How the United States Prosecutes Corporate Crime
Fines for companies have risen over the last 25 years, but the number of prosecutions has remained roughly the same, according to information compiled by a University of Virginia law professor and his research team.
How Powerful Corporate Copyright Is Killing the Repair Industry
The Digital Millennium Copyright Act of 1998 was meant to protect artists and programmers, but it has ended up preventing consumers from fixing their products.
Is a Tax Repatriation Holiday a Good Idea?
The 2004 holiday didn't work as intended, and there's little reason to believe another one will be any different.
The Story Behind Portland’s Corporate Divestiture
A fierce group of local activists, including a cappella group Raging Grannies, brought about a deciding vote. Though Portland will likely lose $4.5 million annually starting in 2020, its city council will have more time to address other pressing issues, including homelessness.
The Myth of America’s High Corporate Taxes
Is America really the "highest taxed country in the world" for businesses? A new report shows that the answer's not as clear as it seems.
Don’t Expect ‘Do-Gooder’ Corporations to Save the World
B Lab markets their do-gooder stamp of approval as a sign of global citizenship and transparency. In fact, it's a half-measure signifying nothing.
The Future of Corporate Political Spending
If Trump’s Supreme Court nomination is confirmed, we will likely continue to see a loosening of regulations on…