Sentences with phrase «cysive shareholders litigation»

Renaud Laplanche faces shareholder litigation.

Over the past two years, a growing number of U.S. banks has capped their directors» earnings, but the ceilings are so high that they primarily serve to fend off potential shareholder litigation rather than control the pace of pay increases.

A post by Kevin Brady on Francis Pileggi's Delaware corporate law blog alerts us to Chancellor Chandler's decision in In Re: Trados Incorporated Shareholder Litigation, No. 1512 - CC (July 24, 2009), read opinion here.

Shareholder Litigation., C.A. No. 422598 - V (2018), the Maryland Circuit Court, Montgomery County, approved a $ 17.5 million settlement that plaintiffs achieved as additional consideration on behalf of a class of shareholders of American Capital, Ltd..

Shareholders Litigation, 808 A. 2d 421 (Del..

Feb. 29, 2012); In re Delphi Financial Group Shareholder Litigation, 2012 WL 729232 (March 6, 2012); In re Massey Energy Co., 2011 WL 2176479 (Del..

2002); In re Cysive Shareholders Litigation, 836 A. 2d 531 (Del..

Supr., May 14, 2015); Wal - Mart Stores, Inc. v. Indiana Elec. Workers Pension Trust Fund IBEW 95 A. 3d 1264 (2014); In re El Paso Shareholder Litigation, 2012 WL 653845 (Del..

Shareholder Litigation.

More recently, in In re NYSE Euronext Shareholders Litigation, then - Chancellor Strine of the Delaware Court of Chancery, in a bench ruling following oral argument, declined to issue a preliminary injunction on a stockholder vote to approve the proposed merger between NYSE Euronext («NYSE Euronext») and IntercontinentalExchange, Inc. («ICE»).

Marty's early career established him as an expert witness in shareholder litigations, and turnaround specialist for bankrupt companies.

• «[MathStar] may be at risk of shareholder litigation.

Levi & Korsinsky has expertise in prosecuting investor securities litigation and extensive experience in actions involving financial fraud and represents investors throughout the nation, concentrating its practice in securities and shareholder litigation.

David Alderson was a member of the faculty of the Osgoode Professional Development program entitled Shareholder Litigation and the Closely - Held Company, held on April 7, 2015

His practice focuses on energy, business, and shareholder litigation.

He has represented companies in a variety of governmental investigations and has substantial experience representing owners involved in intra-corporate disputes, including shareholder litigation and close - corporation control matters.

David Alderson, lawyer at this firm, was a panelist at the Law Society of Upper Canada Continuing Professional Development program, The Annotated Partnership Agreement 2015, on the panel entitled «Review of the Differences (Legal and Drafting) Between a Partnership and a Joint Venture — Understanding the Significant Consequences» held on September 29, 2015 and was a member of faculty for the Osgoode Professional Development program Shareholder Litigation and the Closely - Held Company, held on April 7, 2015.

New Report: Frequent Filers: Repeat Plaintiffs in Shareholder Litigation (Choi, Erickson, Pritchard)

Representation of an energy company in shareholder litigation involving the acquisition of a limited partnership

Obtained dismissal with prejudice of consolidated federal shareholder litigation arising from a $ 600 million settlement with the USDOJ for alleged off - label promotional activities related to Botox.

He has acted successfully in many major commercial cases involving corporate and contract disputes, shareholders litigation, first party claims under property policies, disputes under liability policies, D & O, subrogation, casualty, product liability and professional malpractice claims.

Stephen also has substantial experience representing owners involved in intra-corporate disputes, including shareholder litigation and close - corporation control matters.

Not really, as the Sarbanes Oxley Act had some impact on securities laws enforcement but otherwise, it has been the stronger focus on FCPA enforcement and even whistle - blower cases which have had an impact on shareholder litigation as well.

Serving as lead counsel in defense of venture capital funds in shareholder litigation arising from an alleged squeeze - out transaction (Ohio).

The team has also been involved in a number of important «open justice» challenges to facilitate press reporting of the courts, including leading a group of five media organisations in successfully challenging an arrangement where the former head of the Financial Services Authority would otherwise have given evidence in private in the Lloyds Bank shareholder litigation.

For example, we represent major financial institutions in matters ranging from mortgage and securities fraud, to ERISA, to fiduciary and shareholder litigation.

Carrie has extensive experience in securities and shareholder litigation, class actions, fiduciary disputes and professional ethics / liability of lawyers.

«Sydney Fulda is a respected litigator with a broad skill set that includes contractual disputes, shareholder litigation and professional negligence claims.

He is also lead counsel for Hypertec in ongoing significant shareholder litigation and related claims.

Main areas of work Antitrust and competition; bankruptcy and restructuring; corporate (asset management, capital markets, corporate governance, derivatives, environmental, finance, mergers and acquisitions, private acquisitions and private equity); energy and energy enforcement; executive compensation and employee benefits; financial services; intellectual property and technology; international arbitration; international trade and investment; litigation (antitrust litigation, commercial litigation, government contracts, healthcare fraud and compliance, securities and shareholder litigation, securities enforcement and regulation, white collar criminal defense and securities enforcement); pro bono; real estate (corporate; acquisitions, dispositions and related financings; restructuring and financing; leasing; land use, construction and development); tax; trusts and estates; white collar criminal defense.

Compensation committee practices are placed under a microscope, and shareholder litigation is on the rise.

Signet — Representation of Signet in connection with shareholder litigation in Delaware Chancery Court and on appeal to the Delaware Supreme Court arising out of Signet's $ 1.4 billion acquisition of Zale.

Representation of another CEO of the same management consultancy in an SEC investigation and derivative and shareholder litigation.

Affiliated Computer Services — Representation of Special Committee of the Board of Directors of Affiliated Computer Services in connection with management buyout proposal from Cerberus Capital Management and Darwin Deason, including successful defense of accompanying shareholder litigation.

And in other news, «Lerach's Guilty Plea Gives Coke New Defense in Securities Fraud Case; Claim about lawyer's tactics stems from shareholder litigation alleging Coke artificially inflated revenues and stock prices.»

He has led a wide variety of internal investigations centered in the United States and China, and has represented executives, directors and auditors in internal investigations, SEC investigations and enforcement actions, and in securities class actions and other shareholder litigation.

Not exact matches

The firm's attorneys have extensive expertise and experience representing investors in securities litigation, and have recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for aggrieved shareholders.

Litigation funder IMF Bentham has announced it will fund a shareholder class action against former directors of collapsed miner Kagara, which went into administration in 2012.

The Briscoe Law Firm, PLLC is a full service business litigation and shareholder rights advocacy firm with more than 20 years of experience in complex litigation matters, including claims of investor and stockholder fraud, shareholder derivative suits, and securities class actions.

The securities litigation firm of Powers Taylor LLP plans to investigate the sale and file a lawsuit to block its progress until a higher price can be obtained for shareholders.

Mr. Porritt prosecutes securities class actions, shareholder class actions, derivative actions, and mergers and acquisitions litigations.

Such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: our ability to achieve our financial, strategic and operational plans or initiatives; our ability to predict and manage medical costs and price effectively and develop and maintain good relationships with physicians, hospitals and other health care providers; the impact of modifications to our operations and processes; our ability to identify potential strategic acquisitions or transactions and realize the expected benefits of such transactions, including with respect to the Merger; the substantial level of government regulation over our business and the potential effects of new laws or regulations or changes in existing laws or regulations; the outcome of litigation, regulatory audits, investigations, actions and / or guaranty fund assessments; uncertainties surrounding participation in government - sponsored programs such as Medicare; the effectiveness and security of our information technology and other business systems; unfavorable industry, economic or political conditions, including foreign currency movements; acts of war, terrorism, natural disasters or pandemics; our ability to obtain shareholder or regulatory approvals required for the Merger or the requirement to accept conditions that could reduce the anticipated benefits of the Merger as a condition to obtaining regulatory approvals; a longer time than anticipated to consummate the proposed Merger; problems regarding the successful integration of the businesses of Express Scripts and Cigna; unexpected costs regarding the proposed Merger; diversion of management's attention from ongoing business operations and opportunities during the pendency of the Merger; potential litigation associated with the proposed Merger; the ability to retain key personnel; the availability of financing, including relating to the proposed Merger; effects on the businesses as a result of uncertainty surrounding the proposed Merger; as well as more specific risks and uncertainties discussed in our most recent report on Form 10 - K and subsequent reports on Forms 10 - Q and 8 - K available on the Investor Relations section of www.cigna.com as well as on Express Scripts» most recent report on Form 10 - K and subsequent reports on Forms 10 - Q and 8 - K available on the Investor Relations section of www.express-scripts.com.

Among the topics on the agenda: the evolution of shareholder activism and research findings about activist funds» returns, the amended Shareholder Rights Directive (EU) 2017/828, litigation and its effectiveness as tool for activist investors, and what can an issuer do to adequately address activists» new shareholder activism and research findings about activist funds» returns, the amended Shareholder Rights Directive (EU) 2017/828, litigation and its effectiveness as tool for activist investors, and what can an issuer do to adequately address activists» new Shareholder Rights Directive (EU) 2017/828, litigation and its effectiveness as tool for activist investors, and what can an issuer do to adequately address activists» new challenges.

Shareholder Derivative Litigation, Kevin Brady notes:

These costs include bankers» and lawyers» fees, the risk of class - action litigation, the need to reveal commercially sensitive information that could benefit rivals, and the prospect of fights with corporate raiders who want juicier returns for shareholders and social activists who want executives to pay heed to their values.

BlackBerry's ability to manage inventory and asset risk; BlackBerry's reliance on suppliers of functional components for its products and risks relating to its supply chain; BlackBerry's ability to obtain rights to use software or components supplied by third parties; BlackBerry's ability to successfully maintain and enhance its brand; risks related to government regulations, including regulations relating to encryption technology; BlackBerry's ability to continue to adapt to recent board and management changes and headcount reductions; reliance on strategic alliances with third - party network infrastructure developers, software platform vendors and service platform vendors; BlackBerry's reliance on third - party manufacturers; potential defects and vulnerabilities in BlackBerry's products; risks related to litigation, including litigation claims arising from BlackBerry's practice of providing forward - looking guidance; potential charges relating to the impairment of intangible assets recorded on BlackBerry's balance sheet; risks as a result of actions of activist shareholders; government regulation of wireless spectrum and radio frequencies; risks related to economic and geopolitical conditions; risks associated with acquisitions; foreign exchange risks; and difficulties in forecasting BlackBerry's financial results given the rapid technological changes, evolving industry standards, intense competition and short product life cycles that characterize the wireless communications industry, and the company's previously disclosed review of strategic alternatives.

The opinion of an independent third party can also help you decide which route to take when dealing with relationships and transactions with minority shareholders, employee ownership and stock option arrangements, and litigation and shareholder disputes.

Many factors could cause BlackBerry's actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from those expressed or implied by the forward - looking statements, including, without limitation: BlackBerry's ability to enhance its current products and services, or develop new products and services in a timely manner or at competitive prices, including risks related to new product introductions; risks related to BlackBerry's ability to mitigate the impact of the anticipated decline in BlackBerry's infrastructure access fees on its consolidated revenue by developing an integrated services and software offering; intense competition, rapid change and significant strategic alliances within BlackBerry's industry; BlackBerry's reliance on carrier partners and distributors; risks associated with BlackBerry's foreign operations, including risks related to recent political and economic developments in Venezuela and the impact of foreign currency restrictions; risks relating to network disruptions and other business interruptions, including costs, potential liabilities, lost revenues and reputational damage associated with service interruptions; risks related to BlackBerry's ability to implement and to realize the anticipated benefits of its CORE program; BlackBerry's ability to maintain or increase its cash balance; security risks; BlackBerry's ability to attract and retain key personnel; risks related to intellectual property rights; BlackBerry's ability to expand and manage BlackBerry ® World ™; risks related to the collection, storage, transmission, use and disclosure of confidential and personal information; BlackBerry's ability to manage inventory and asset risk; BlackBerry's reliance on suppliers of functional components for its products and risks relating to its supply chain; BlackBerry's ability to obtain rights to use software or components supplied by third parties; BlackBerry's ability to successfully maintain and enhance its brand; risks related to government regulations, including regulations relating to encryption technology; BlackBerry's ability to continue to adapt to recent board and management changes and headcount reductions; reliance on strategic alliances with third - party network infrastructure developers, software platform vendors and service platform vendors; BlackBerry's reliance on third - party manufacturers; potential defects and vulnerabilities in BlackBerry's products; risks related to litigation, including litigation claims arising from BlackBerry's practice of providing forward - looking guidance; potential charges relating to the impairment of intangible assets recorded on BlackBerry's balance sheet; risks as a result of actions of activist shareholders; government regulation of wireless spectrum and radio frequencies; risks related to economic and geopolitical conditions; risks associated with acquisitions; foreign exchange risks; and difficulties in forecasting BlackBerry's financial results given the rapid technological changes, evolving industry standards, intense competition and short product life cycles that characterize the wireless communications industry.

Actual results may vary materially from those expressed or implied by forward - looking statements based on a number of factors, including, without limitation: (1) risks related to the consummation of the Merger, including the risks that (a) the Merger may not be consummated within the anticipated time period, or at all, (b) the parties may fail to obtain shareholder approval of the Merger Agreement, (c) the parties may fail to secure the termination or expiration of any waiting period applicable under the HSR Act, (d) other conditions to the consummation of the Merger under the Merger Agreement may not be satisfied, (e) all or part of Arby's financing may not become available, and (f) the significant limitations on remedies contained in the Merger Agreement may limit or entirely prevent BWW from specifically enforcing Arby's obligations under the Merger Agreement or recovering damages for any breach by Arby's; (2) the effects that any termination of the Merger Agreement may have on BWW or its business, including the risks that (a) BWW's stock price may decline significantly if the Merger is not completed, (b) the Merger Agreement may be terminated in circumstances requiring BWW to pay Arby's a termination fee of $ 74 million, or (c) the circumstances of the termination, including the possible imposition of a 12 - month tail period during which the termination fee could be payable upon certain subsequent transactions, may have a chilling effect on alternatives to the Merger; (3) the effects that the announcement or pendency of the Merger may have on BWW and its business, including the risks that as a result (a) BWW's business, operating results or stock price may suffer, (b) BWW's current plans and operations may be disrupted, (c) BWW's ability to retain or recruit key employees may be adversely affected, (d) BWW's business relationships (including, customers, franchisees and suppliers) may be adversely affected, or (e) BWW's management's or employees» attention may be diverted from other important matters; (4) the effect of limitations that the Merger Agreement places on BWW's ability to operate its business, return capital to shareholders or engage in alternative transactions; (5) the nature, cost and outcome of pending and future litigation and other legal proceedings, including any such proceedings related to the Merger and instituted against BWW and others; (6) the risk that the Merger and related transactions may involve unexpected costs, liabilities or delays; (7) other economic, business, competitive, legal, regulatory, and / or tax factors; and (8) other factors described under the heading «Risk Factors» in Part I, Item 1A of BWW's Annual Report on Form 10 - K for the fiscal year ended December 25, 2016, as updated or supplemented by subsequent reports that BWW has filed or files with the SEC.

Gustavo F. Bruckner heads Pomerantz's Corporate Governance practice area, which enforces shareholder rights and prosecutes litigation challenging corporate actions that harm shareholders.