September 09, 2011
A Washington federal judge on Friday tossed Greenpeace Inc.'s suit against Dow Chemical Co. and Sasol North America Inc., saying the environmental watchdog could not use the chemical makers' alleged criminal theft of its confidential papers as a basis for claims under the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act.
November 30, 2010
Environmental watchdog Greenpeace Inc. has accused Dow Chemical Co., Sasol North America Inc. and their public relations firms of stealing its trade secrets, saying the companies lifted confidential papers from recycling bins and infiltrated a Greenpeace-affiliated group in Louisiana.