Legal Commentary

Green marketing and the Trade Practices Act
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has issued Green marketing and the Trade Practices Act to provide updated guidance for businesses and industry on the use of environmental claims in marketing...

"What Makes a Business Green"
Posted by John Jantsch: “There’s a lot of talk these days in marketing circles about “green business” practices and marketing....

more news that crack smokers can use
certain items that aren't normally green are customarily dyed green for st. patrick's day. we've seen green beer, green hair, and those creepy old shamrock shakes. even some things that are normally green get greener in the spirit of the holiday: case in point, the Chicago River...

'Green' Trademarks -- A Sign of More Green From Environmental Businesses
How can you tell that environmental business is the next dot-com? Look no further than the number of green trademark applications filed -- nearly 300,000 in 2007, according to this story at Sustainable Life Media...

The trendiest of trends
“Green trademarks” that is. Green-themed, green-related, green to go, green for action! Well, trends aren’t just for marketers — you can find them in the media too...

A little bit greener
Green with envy? That's not quite the reason behind schools deciding to go green. USA Today reports that more and more schools are looking at how eco-friendliness can help them save money, when pennies are getting tighter...

Employee Lawsuits: Negligent Hiring and Retention
Employers must check references, criminal records, other background material.

Green Cards
Ways to get a green card

EB-1 and EB-2 Visa Status
Obtaining a Green Card Without Going Through the Labor Certification Process

Immigration Related Employment Discrimination & Unfair Labor Practices
What to do about employers who discriminate because of national origin

Marriage-based Green Cards
How alien spouses can become US citizens

China Green Agriculture, Inc. 401(k) / ERISA Stock Fraud
China Green Agriculture, Inc. 401(k) / ERISA Stock Fraud

Immigration Fees
Nationwide Class Action Gets Green Light

British Airways Lost-Luggage
Class-Action Gets Green Light

Bank of America Faces Class Action over Mortgage Foreclosure Practices
Bank of America Faces Class Action over Mortgage Foreclosure Practices

NCAA Sued for Conspiracy and Anti-competitive Practices Related to Athletic Scholarships
NCAA Sued for Conspiracy and Anti-competitive Practices Related to Athletic Scholarships

Hip & Knee Replacement
alleging sterilization practices can cause implant failure.