Monthly Archives: January 2016
Intel Goes Conflict-Free. Or Does It?
We are skeptical about zero-tolerance policies. “Zero tolerance” generally implies “zero discretion” and “zero use of judgment.” We are also wary of unintended consequences. Banning ‘conflict minerals’ can have such unintended consequences. If you “cleanse” your supply chain by refusing
Intel Goes Conflict-Free. Or Does It?
We are skeptical about zero-tolerance policies. “Zero tolerance” generally implies “zero discretion” and “zero use of judgment.” We are also wary of unintended consequences. Banning ‘conflict minerals’ can have such unintended consequences. If you “cleanse” your supply chain by refusing
DuPont’s Decades-Long Deception
The long article below tells the story of one lawyer’s 16-year battle against protracted, unrepentant wrongdoing at chemical giant DuPont. It’s an amazing tale, one that literally affects every one of us, since studies have indicated that every one of
DuPont’s Decades-Long Deception
The long article below tells the story of one lawyer’s 16-year battle against protracted, unrepentant wrongdoing at chemical giant DuPont. It’s an amazing tale, one that literally affects every one of us, since studies have indicated that every one of
Luminosity’s Deceptive Trade Practices
Luminosity makes apps that it says will help make your brain stronger. The Federal Trade Commission begs to differ. It is instructive to compare this case to other products backed by shoddy science (or no science) but that are allowed
Luminosity’s Deceptive Trade Practices
Luminosity makes apps that it says will help make your brain stronger. The Federal Trade Commission begs to differ. It is instructive to compare this case to other products backed by shoddy science (or no science) but that are allowed
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