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Panama Anti-Money Laundering Authority requests information on 3 companies linked to Qatari royalty

Posted: December 3rd, 2018

The Gulf nation of Qatar has used its sovereign wealth fund to make a multi-billion investment in Los Angeles real estate with joint venture partner Douglas Emmett Inc. (NYSE: DEI). As part of our ongoing research project into Douglas Emmett Inc., DE-Tenants.org began researching the company’s ambitious partnership. In the process, we have published extensively on the Qatari royalty who control the sovereign wealth fund, called the Qatar Investment Authority (QIA). Today we are continuing to publish information about the Qatari royalty and their offshore assets, including the former Emir and the former Prime Minister.

Tagged: More on Qatar - Al Thani Family, More on Qatar - Offshore Assets

New Class Action Suit against Douglas Emmett Mirrors Previous Allegations of Labor Violations

Posted: September 26th, 2018

In 2014, Douglas Emmett, Inc. was forced to settle a large-scale class action lawsuit for over $400,000. Complaints filed in the Los Angeles County Superior Court allege that the company systematically underpaid its employees and threatened retaliation against those who spoke out. Despite these issues supposedly being settled, a recent complaint filed in the Los Angeles Superior Court alleges that Douglas Emmett Management, LLC is still practicing many of the same illegal policies and practices.

Tagged: Tenant Issues - Lawsuits

Douglas Emmett Water Violations

Updated: September 26th, 2018

At least seven Douglas Emmett buildings in the Los Angeles area are regulated by NPDES waste discharge permits. Between them, the seven buildings have committed 58 violations since 2012 and incurred 14 enforcement actions resulting in $510,000 of financial penalties since 2008…

Tagged: Tenant Issues - CA Water Board & Environment

Lawsuit Alleges Douglas Emmett Systematically Refused to Pay Wages

Posted: September 13th, 2018

On May 10, 2018, Anthony W. Ford filed a class action lawsuit against Douglas Emmett Management, LLC (Douglas Emmett). In the lawsuit, it is alleged that Douglas Emmett systematically refused to pay wages for overtime work, failed to provide legally mandated meal and break periods, and failed to reimburse employee expenses.

Tagged: Tenant Issues - Lawsuits

Al Thani and QIA Asset List

Updated: July 17th, 2018

The Qatar Investment Authority (QIA), the sovereign wealth fund of the Middle Eastern state of Qatar — known for its substantial oil and natural gas reserves — reportedly has over U.S. $300 billion in assets under control. Today, DE-Tenants.org is publishing a list of hundreds of corporate assets belonging to QIA and the Al Thanis — the ruling family of Qatar who also controls the QIA…

Tagged: More on Qatar - Al Thani Family, More On Qatar - About the QIA, More on Qatar - Offshore Assets

PRESS RELEASE: WEBSITE RELEASES DATA ON 500 COMPANIES LINKED TO QATARI ROYAL FAMILY & STATE SOVEREIGN WEALTH FUND

Posted: July 17th, 2018

Los Angeles, CA: The research website, DE-Tenants.org, a project of Operating Engineers, Local 501, today released data and primary records on over 500 companies from over 40 international jurisdictions linked to Qatar’s ruling Al Thani family and the nation’s sovereign wealth fund, the Qatar Investment Authority (QIA). An accompanying data table for the records details assets and holdings for many of the entities.

Tagged: More on Qatar - Al Thani Family, More On Qatar - About the QIA, More on Qatar - Offshore Assets

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