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BNP Paribas sued in France for financing fossil fuel companies

Conflict of Laws

If damage caused by non-compliance with la Loi de Vigilance, any person with legitimate interest can seek reparation under tort law. More specifically, the NGOs request that BNP publishes and implements a new due diligence plan, containing the measures explained in the writ of summons.

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The Curious Ethical Case of Kevin Morris

JonathanTurley

The third provision refers to advancing the costs of the litigation to the extent that they are contingent on “the outcome of the matter.” The rule was changed around six years ago to remove barriers for clients who could not afford to face litigation. I — you know, but I did diligence on the assets.

Lawyers 63