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FILE PHOTO: Charmin toilet paper, a brand owned by Procter & Gamble, is seen for sale in a store in Manhattan, New York City, U.S., June 29, 2022. REUTERS/Andrew Kelly/File Photo
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Procter & Gamble accused of ‘greenwashing’ in Charmin toilet paper, lawsuit says

Procter & Gamble faces lawsuit over alleged greenwashing in Charmin toilet paper sourcing from Canada's boreal forest.

FILE PHOTO: A general view of the New York City skyline after heavy rains as the remnants of Tropical Storm Ophelia bring flooding across the mid-Atlantic and Northeast, in New York City, U.S., September 29, 2023.  REUTERS/Andrew Kelly/File Photo
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New York City lawsuit against Exxon, BP, Shell over climate change dismissed

NYC lawsuit against Exxon, BP, and Shell over alleged greenwashing dismissed; judge cites lack of proof and vague claims.

FILE PHOTO: An Exxon gas station seen in Washington, U.S., November 26, 2024. REUTERS/Nathan Howard/File Photo
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Exxon Mobil sues California attorney general, environmental groups

The lawsuit filed in the federal court in Beaumont, Texas includes a cause of action sounding in libel or slander, court records show.

FILE PHOTO: The logo for Vanguard is displayed on a screen on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, U.S., June 1, 2022.  REUTERS/Brendan McDermid/File Photo
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BlackRock, Vanguard, State Street sued by Republican states over climate push

Wednesday's complaint filed in the federal court in Tyler, Texas, is among the highest profile lawsuits targeting efforts to promote ESG.

FILE PHOTO: The General Electric Co. logo is seen on the company's corporate headquarters building in Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. July 23, 2019. Picture taken July 23, 2019. REUTERS/Alwyn Scott/File Photo
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GE reaches $362.5 million shareholder settlement over power unit

GE will pay $362.5 million to resolve a shareholder lawsuit over hidden risks at its power business.

FILE PHOTO: Indian billionaire Gautam Adani speaks during an inauguration ceremony after the Adani Group completed the purchase of Haifa Port earlier in January 2023, in Haifa port, Israel January 31, 2023. REUTERS/Amir Cohen/File Photo
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Billionaire Gautam Adani of India’s Adani Group indicted in US bribery case

Adani Group's Gautam Adani indicted in U.S. for $250M bribery scheme tied to $2B solar profits, deceiving investors, say prosecutors.

FILE PHOTO: A Rio Tinto logo is seen on a helmet in an office at Oyu Tolgoi copper mine in the Gobi Desert, Mongolia March 13, 2023. REUTERS/B. Rentsendorj/File Photo
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US judge narrows investor lawsuit against Rio Tinto over Mongolian mine

A U.S. judge dismissed some claims in a lawsuit accusing Rio Tinto and ex-CEO Jacques of defrauding investors over Oyu Tolgoi mine delays.

FILE PHOTO: Petrol prices are seen on a billboard at a YPF gas station, as Argentina is battling with an annual inflation heading towards 200%, in Buenos Aires, Argentina December 29, 2023. REUTERS/Martin Cossarini/File Photo
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US sides with Argentina in dispute over $16 billion YPF judgment

U.S. supports Argentina in court, arguing against YPF stake seizure to satisfy $16.1B judgment, citing sovereign immunity concerns.

FILE PHOTO: Warren Buffett, chief executive officer and chairman of Berkshire Hathaway Inc, speaks at a National Auto Dealers Association event in New York March 31, 2015. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid//File Photo
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Berkshire Hathaway buys full control of its energy unit

Berkshire Hathaway Energy expects to complete the transactions following regulatory approvals in the current quarter.

FILE PHOTO: Elon Musk, CEO of SpaceX and Tesla and owner of X, formerly known as Twitter, attends the Viva Technology conference dedicated to innovation and startups at the Porte de Versailles exhibition centre in Paris, France, June 16, 2023. REUTERS/Gonzalo Fuentes/File Photo
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Tesla, Musk beat shareholder lawsuit over self-driving promises

A U.S. judge dismissed a lawsuit accusing Tesla and Musk of defrauding shareholders over self-driving technology claims.

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