The article explores the relationship between tort law and human rights. It explains the potential inherent in holding corporations liable in tort for human rights violations along the supply chain. Several European jurisdictions such as France and imposed duties of care on domestic corporations...

In this paper, we examine the link between innovative activity on the part of firms, the competitive pressure to introduce innovations and punitive damage awards. While innovative activity brings forth valuable new products for consumers, competitive pressure in the ensuing innovation race...