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Snuggies and the Ethics of Unclear Terms & Conditions
Snuggies are a common target of mockery. But are they destined to be the poster-child for deceptive advertising? >>> New Yorkers Scammed by Snuggies Entitled to Monetary Refund and an Eternity of Mockery New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman announced
Snuggies and the Ethics of Unclear Terms & Conditions
Snuggies are a common target of mockery. But are they destined to be the poster-child for deceptive advertising? >>> New Yorkers Scammed by Snuggies Entitled to Monetary Refund and an Eternity of Mockery New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman announced
Homeopathic Fraud
Homeopathy is unproven and, well, scientifically implausible to say the least. It is, as they say, “magical thinking.” But it’s commonly sold. Yet another blue-ribbon panel says that’s a problem. >>> Homeopathy not effective for treating any condition, Australian report
Homeopathic Fraud
Homeopathy is unproven and, well, scientifically implausible to say the least. It is, as they say, “magical thinking.” But it’s commonly sold. Yet another blue-ribbon panel says that’s a problem. >>> Homeopathy not effective for treating any condition, Australian report
Apple’s Gender-Neutral Watch
The Apple Watch doesn’t come in “his” and “hers” versions. Does Apple deserve applause for this? >>> Why it matters that the Apple Watch is gender neutral The Apple Watch is here! OK, not quite here yet, but soon. Will
Apple’s Gender-Neutral Watch
The Apple Watch doesn’t come in “his” and “hers” versions. Does Apple deserve applause for this? >>> Why it matters that the Apple Watch is gender neutral The Apple Watch is here! OK, not quite here yet, but soon. Will
Employer Obligations When the Oil Field Shuts Down
Working in isolated places has its risks. What happens when your employer shuts down? If your contract doesn’t specify what obligations the employer has, are they ethically obligated to help you find your way home? >> Laid-off Alberta oil field
Employer Obligations When the Oil Field Shuts Down
Working in isolated places has its risks. What happens when your employer shuts down? If your contract doesn’t specify what obligations the employer has, are they ethically obligated to help you find your way home? >> Laid-off Alberta oil field
Ethics and Profits in Imperfect Products
Canadian grocery chain, Loblaw, has announced that it will be selling “imperfect” produce rather than tossing it — a move that will thrill some shoppers, and some activists. >> Loblaw Companies launches less-than-perfect apples, potatoes, up to 30 per cent
Ethics and Profits in Imperfect Products
Canadian grocery chain, Loblaw, has announced that it will be selling “imperfect” produce rather than tossing it — a move that will thrill some shoppers, and some activists. >> Loblaw Companies launches less-than-perfect apples, potatoes, up to 30 per cent
Oil, Water, and the Ethics of Regulation
Here’s a nice example of a regulatory move that balances competing values. It’s also a move that couldn’t plausibly be done at all without substantial input from industry regarding feasibility. >> New rules for oilsands fluid tailings, river water management
Oil, Water, and the Ethics of Regulation
Here’s a nice example of a regulatory move that balances competing values. It’s also a move that couldn’t plausibly be done at all without substantial input from industry regarding feasibility. >> New rules for oilsands fluid tailings, river water management
iPhone and the Ethics of Conspicuous Consumption
Is there anything wrong with providing excessively expensive gadgets to people with piles of cash? >> Who Will Buy the $10,000 Apple Watch? Apple is the world’s premiere smartphone brand, but that isn’t a secure spot. To cement it, the
iPhone and the Ethics of Conspicuous Consumption
Is there anything wrong with providing excessively expensive gadgets to people with piles of cash? >> Who Will Buy the $10,000 Apple Watch? Apple is the world’s premiere smartphone brand, but that isn’t a secure spot. To cement it, the
Ethics in the Pipeline?
Who should pay for spills from a pipeline that fuels an entire nation’s economy? >>> Murphy Oil reports leak up to 17,000 barrels in northern Alberta Murphy Oil says up to 17,000 barrels of petroleum product have spilled at its
Ethics in the Pipeline?
Who should pay for spills from a pipeline that fuels an entire nation’s economy? >>> Murphy Oil reports leak up to 17,000 barrels in northern Alberta Murphy Oil says up to 17,000 barrels of petroleum product have spilled at its
Target Canada: Ethics in Bankruptcy
Who should, ethically, bear the brunt when a major company declares bankruptcy? >>> Landlords to pay $138 million for return of Target store leases Leases for 11 properties that are winding down as Target Canada stores have been sold back
Target Canada: Ethics in Bankruptcy
Who should, ethically, bear the brunt when a major company declares bankruptcy? >>> Landlords to pay $138 million for return of Target store leases Leases for 11 properties that are winding down as Target Canada stores have been sold back
Where’s the (ethical) beef?
Modern farming raises lots of interesting ethical issues. Here’s one, concerning the way that the practices of individual farms can have an impact on an entire economy. >> Latest BSE case in Alberta a setback for beef export strategy Food
Where’s the (ethical) beef?
Modern farming raises lots of interesting ethical issues. Here’s one, concerning the way that the practices of individual farms can have an impact on an entire economy. >> Latest BSE case in Alberta a setback for beef export strategy Food
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