
A Hong Kong court has ruled that Dow Jones attempted to prevent journalist Selina Cheng from taking a leadership role in a union, according to Al Jazeera. However, the company was acquitted of a separate charge related to her dismissal over the union position. The case concerns alleged retaliation against Cheng for her union activities, with the court distinguishing between the attempt to block her role and the dismissal allegation.
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