Chevron Defends Record Amid Attacks In Three Countries

Chevron Corporation (NYSE:CVX) has had a busy week, defending its environmental record on three different fronts. Protests in Romania and the Ukraine have temporarily disrupted its operations, while Chevron has also started a RICO trial against the attorney who won an $18 billion verdict against them in Ecuador.

Chevron and Steven Donziger's trial

Starting with the good news, the trial between Chevron Corporation (NYSE:CVX) and New York attorney Steven Donziger started on Thursday, and while the trial won’t be over anytime soon, most people seem to think that Chevron is favored at the outset. Donziger...