A Bellwether Greenwashing Ruling – Apple Watch is Carbon Neutral Even if it Is Not

By Stuart Kaplow on March 8, 2026 Posted in greenwashing

In a decision that may shape the next phase of environment related consumer litigation, a federal judge in California dismissed a proposed class action challenging the “carbon neutral” marketing of the Apple Watch Series 9 by Apple Inc. The case, Dib v. Apple, provides a loud signal about how U.S. courts may now evaluate the … Continue Reading

Greenwashing Lawsuits Surge in 2025: Navigating the Expanding Risk

By Stuart Kaplow on November 23, 2025 Posted in Environmental, Green Washing, greenwashing

If they can come after the cows, your business could be next with a bullseye on its back.… Continue Reading

Greenwashing Lawsuit Alleging Plastic Pollution by PepsiCo is Dismissed

By Stuart Kaplow on December 1, 2024 Posted in Environmental, Green Washing, greenwashing, recycling

After this blog was posted, on December 9, 2024, Letitia James, the Attorney General of the State of New York filed a Notice Of Appeal of her office’s loss described below, to the Supreme Court of the State of New York. On October 31, PepsiCo won a victory obtaining the complete dismissal with prejudice of … Continue Reading

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A Bellwether Greenwashing Ruling – Apple Watch is Carbon Neutral Even if it Is Not

Greenwashing Lawsuits Surge in 2025: Navigating the Expanding Risk

Greenwashing Lawsuit Alleging Plastic Pollution by PepsiCo is Dismissed