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28 Feb, 2012

Supreme court prepares for battle over human rights liability of corporations – guardian.co.uk

America’s top human rights lawyers are gearing up for a crucial supreme court battle that will determine whether US-based and global corporations can be held liable for genocide and other violations of international law.

The hearing on 28 February is being seen as the most significant legal tussle over the status of corporations in the US since Citizens United, the highly controversial supreme court ruling that granted them the same first amendment rights as individuals. The case could herald a sea change in the responsibilities of the largest and most powerful companies in the world.

via Supreme court prepares for battle over human rights liability of corporations | Law | guardian.co.uk.