19
May
In an era where corporate malfeasance has increasingly come under the microscope, the recent $100 billion stock fraud class action lawsuit against BHP Group (BHP.com), one of the world's largest mining companies, stands out. The lawsuit, which was brought by shareholders who claim they were deceived by the corporation, has garnered significant attention not just because of the staggering amount involved, but also due to the surprising link to the popular image hosting and sharing platform, Flickr. Background: The BHP Case BHP.com has long been a leader in the global resources industry, with operations spanning countries and continents. However, the…