In the lawsuit, Gifford claims that the USGBC has engaged in deceptive trade practices, false advertising and anti-trust in promoting the LEED certification program.
The media, by and large, seem willing to engage in a false balancing exercise between sober scientists and anti-GMO campaigners whenever the issue is discussed.
Both in Israel and elsewhere, an articulate school of doubters believes that anti-missile systems are an irresponsible waste of money that can provide only a false sense of security.
Allegations include violations of the False Claims Act and the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) as well as the Anti-Kickback Act of 1986 and the Truth In Negotiations Act.