Tag Archives: Unethical Corporations

U.S. Chamber “Lawsuit Abuse” Campaign Bankrolled By Negligent Corporations

Washington, DC – U.S. Chamber today spoke of “faceless corporations” that have apparently been victimized by so-called “abusive suits.”  In reality, they are not so faceless: U.S. Chamber’s own financial disclosures reveal that its Institute for Legal Reform is funded … Continue reading

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Public Citizen “Gripe Site” Representation

A “gripe site” is a web site established to criticize an institution such as a corporation, union, government body, or political figure. Not surprisingly, powerful institutions often do not take kindly to being criticized, and they have invented a variety … Continue reading

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Piercing the Corporate Veil of Secrecy – Dirt Diggers Digest – Chronicling Corporate Misbehavior (and how to research it)

by Phil Mattera Congratulations to Wikileaks, Wal-Mart Watch and a handful of other web resources for being chosen by Portfolio magazine as the “top anti-corporate sites.” Specifically, the magazine is featuring sites that have done the most to distribute confidential—and … Continue reading

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Homeowners say arbitrators biased toward builders – “It’s a kangaroo court for the homeowner”

By Kevin Duffy The Atlanta Journal-Constitution February 17, 2009 Greg and Kimberly Cole and their three children have slept in cars, in a tent, in a motel, at friends’ houses — all to avoid staying at their $429,000 house in … Continue reading

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Power at play – DC Mardi Gras party – les bons temps roll over ethics questions

Jan 29, 2009 WASHINGTON – The revelry of Washington Mardi Gras begins tonight at the Washington Hilton. Physically, the Hilton is at the intersection of Connecticut and Florida avenues. Metaphysically, the Washington Mardi Gras is at the crossroads of what people … Continue reading

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