Sentences with phrase «action alleging fraud»

Secured dismissal of action alleging fraud, conversion, unjust enrichment, and accounting in the U.S. District Court of the Central District of California on a Motion to Dismiss for Lack of Standing and Failure to Join Indispensable Party;

Pomerantz is also sole Lead Counsel in In re Strougo v. Barclays PLC, a class action alleging fraud in Barclays» «dark pool,» a private trading venue where investors trade stocks almost anonymously.

Defense of professionals such as attorneys, officers and directors of public and private companies in class actions alleging fraud, RICO and other statutory and common law claims

ICBC also requires that law firms that have agreed to act for ICBC in the prosecution of actions alleging fraud decline to defend any such actions.

Not exact matches

The information in the records was eventually used to open department store credit cards at places like Barneys New York and Bergdorf Goodman; the alleged actions are estimated to have caused more than $ 50,000 in fraud, according to the New York County District Attorney's Office.

After claims of no problems as late as October, Olympus» alleged fraud has been followed in recent months with independent reviews that have been made public, condemning the company's actions.

Tezos co-founders Arthur and Kathleen Breitman are reportedly hoping to use money raised in the company's token offering to pay their legal bills as they defend themselves against class - action lawsuits alleging fraud and the sale of unregistered securities.

The exchange is currently facing a Silver Miller class action suit alleging «fraud, negligence, and false advertising.»

The former Member of Parliament for Asunafo South constituency, George Boakye, who was indicted in an alleged visa fraud by the UK High Commission in Accra, has threatened to take legal action if the commission fails to reverse the travel ban on him.

One wonders why they are silent now when a company whose leader stands under indictment for alleged actions of fraud against BOCES is in a multi-million dollar agreement with the school board?

Tinubu's loyalists in the South - West have listed Buhari's hostile actions against the APC national leader to include the exclusion of his candidates from Buhari's final ministerial list, the gang - up against his candidate in the Kogi governorship election, James Faleke, who was the late Audu Abubakar's running mate; and the alleged fraud against his candidate in the Ondo governorship primary, Olusegun Abraham.

After receiving the defendants» productions, the plaintiffs» allegedly discovered that their signatures were forged on a number of leasing documents, and commenced a fresh action claiming damages arising from the alleged fraud.

Our lawyers have defended class actions and individual cases alleging personal injury and property damage from environmental contamination or exposure to chemical products based on all types of legal theories, including negligence, fraud, failure to warn, negligent misrepresentation, trespass, private and public nuisance and damage claims such as «fear of cancer» and medical monitoring.

Defending technology company and its board of directors in multimillion dollar PA state court action brought by founder / consultant / shareholder alleging claims for breach of fiduciary duty, breach of contract, and rescission; prosecuting action in NJ federal court on behalf of executive terminated in breach of his employment agreement; defending companies and their majority owners in numerous state court actions throughout NY and NJ alleging breach of contract and fraud; defending company in connection with DOL investigation regarding misclassification of employees; defending health - tech entrepreneur in connection with DOL investigation regarding unemployment insurance fraud; counseling global company and its US subsidiary in connection with various employment law matters; and negotiating numerous separation agreements.

Successful defense of over $ 40 million in claims for breach of an alleged partnership agreement, fraud and breach of fiduciary duty against a large Southern California homebuilder in a multi-state litigation, including a six week jury trial, two state court appeals, a Ninth Circuit appeal, an Idaho state court action and appeal to the Idaho Supreme Court.

North Shore Ventures Ltd v Anstead Holdings Inc and Ors [2010] EWHC 1485 (Ch); [2011] EWCA Civ 230; and [2012] EWCA Civ 11: Acting for high net worth Russian individuals in the High Court and Court of Appeal defending a multi-party action valued at $ 55 million in respect of the alleged breaches of a loan agreement, allegations of fraud, enforcement of personal guarantees, freezing injunctions and the disclosure of trust documents.

We have litigated claims of alleged improper acts, omissions, breach of fiduciary duty, breach of conduct, fraud and derivative actions.

Successfully opposed attempt to certify proposed nationwide class action brought by franchisees against franchisor alleging claims for, among other things, fraud, negligent misrepresentation, and breach of contract.

Edison Subs, LLC — a transferee of a Edison, New Jersey Subway restaurant — brought an action in New Jersey state court against the franchisor (Doctor's Associates, Inc.), the former franchisee (Aliya Patel), and the franchisor's affiliate (Subway Real Estate Corp.), alleging breach of contract, fraud, violations of the New Jersey Consumer Fraud Act, negligent misrepresentation, and violation of the covenant of good faith and fair dealing.

Representation of a life insurer faced with a nationwide class action involving claims of fraud and discrimination through alleged use of race - based underwriting practices.

New York, NY: McDonald's is facing a consumer fraud class action lawsuit brought by consumers who allege the fast food chain's claims that its chicken breast filet sandwiches, salads and wraps are made with 100 percent chicken breast filet, are false.

Representation of a Relief Defendant and related company in CFTC action concerning alleged fraud

He has litigated a wide variety of disputes, including consumer class actions (including alleged violations of California's Unfair Competition Law, False Advertising Law and Consumer Legal Remedies Act), trade secret misappropriation and employee mobility disputes, breach of contract, fraud, and product liability cases, and earn out, working capital, indemnification and other post-closing M&A disputes.

Howell's practice focuses on the representation of clients in high - stakes government investigations and enforcement actions involving alleged securities and accounting fraud, healthcare billing and recordkeeping improprieties, bribery and corruption, and violations of the Civil False Claims Act.

Secured dismissal of action alleging breaches of fiduciary duties, conversion, fraud, tortious interference with expectancy, accounting, breach of contract, money had and received, and conspiracy in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California on a Motion to Dismiss for Lack of Personal Jurisdiction and Failure to State a Claim;

Lead counsel for investor in a toy company sued in federal court in a class action securities fraud action under Rule 10b - 5 for alleged insider trading

Our attorneys have litigated on behalf of defendants and plaintiffs in a wide variety of entertainment matters, including disputes alleging copyright, trademark, and trade dress infringement; right of publicity violations; idea theft; breaches of licensing and distribution, participation, film financing, and executive employment agreements; trade secret violations; and a variety of fraud, interference, personal injury, and other tort actions.

Lead counsel for HMO in class action by Texas doctors against HMOs for alleged fraud, breach of contract, and Lanham Act violations

He also regularly defends insurance and finance companies in claims by consumers and individuals alleging fraud, breach of contract, or inadequate performance of the insurance policy or financial product, including both individual and class actions.

On June 6, 2014, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice certified a class action brought on behalf of the affected customers, alleging that they were victims of identity theft and fraud as a result of the intrusion upon seclusion.

William's qui tam action alleged Medicaid fraud by his former employer.

In class actions alleging securities fraud, we have won scores of cases for clients on motions to dismiss, class certification, summary judgment and at trial.

Served as lead counsel for the defendant and obtained reversal by the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals of a district court's order certifying a 29 - jurisdiction class action alleging consumer fraud by a Fortune 50 retailer, and subsequently successfully moved for dismissal with prejudice of named plaintiff's claims and obtained a nationwide injunction against future attempts to certify a class based on similar allegations.

Originally focused solely on representing businesses and executives, Ray now focuses significant effort on representing consumers in class and mass actions alleging large scale fraud, employees, and other victims of large scale wrongdoing.

Seeking hundreds of millions of dollars in damages, plaintiffs filed a putative class action alleging that Boeing Company, along with its CEO and the head of its commercial aircraft division, committed securities fraud in violation of federal law.

Signet — Representation of Signet in consolidated securities class action alleging securities fraud concerning alleged «gem - swapping», sexual harassment allegations that were raised in an employment arbitration, and purportedly lax credit standards.

a global payment provider with respect to a U.S. Attorney's Office investigation into allegations of overbilling and a related class action filed in the Eastern District of New York, as well as an internal investigation regarding alleged fraud by an employee accused of embezzlement.

Represented major French company in an action brought in federal district court in Chicago against that company, alleging RICO, fraud, and misappropriation of trade secrets and obtained dismissal of that action.

The Civil Frauds Unit brought a number of significant civil actions alleging financial and healthcare fraud and collected hundreds of millions of dollars in settlements for fraud relating to faulty lending practices.

Institutional investors and monoline insurers subsequently sued Chase, alleging securities fraud and other causes of action.

Obtained dismissal of US securities shareholder class action brought against the UK's largest retail bank regarding alleged fraud in connection with acquisition of HBOS during 2008 financial crisis

While pre-DAO token offerings may be receiving a pass from the SEC, many of the most successful offerings have been hit by class action lawsuits that allege the ICOs in question were unregistered securities and thus committing fraud.

Filed by one Baltazar Avalos, this most recent class - action suit alleges, among other chargers, that Bitconnect and its principles engaged in breach of contract, fraud, and unjust enrichment, among other untoward practices.

to appeal den., 95 N.Y. 2d 759)- where broker's original agreement was validly terminated prior to the contract that led to the subject sale, any other agreement between the parties for the payment of a brokerage commission would be governed by the Statute of Frauds and the broker's claims are barred since the broker has not alleged, in connection with the alleged subsequent agreement, the existence of some writing evidencing defendant's intention to be bound; since alleged subsequent agreement is void by reason of the Statute of Frauds, broker can not use the same alleged promises as a basis for a cause of action sounding in quantum meruit

Just as RE-Insider predicted when the HUD settlement came out earlier this month, angry homeowners have filed a federal consumer fraud class action lawsuit against Fidelity National Title Insurance and other major title insurers alleging the companies kicked back fees to real estate agents for real estate settlement services.

Venezia v. Coldwell Banker Sammis Realty (270 A.D. 2d 480)- buyer's action against seller for fraud for failing to disclose toxic contamination of untapped ground water beneath the property and surrounding area dismissed; cause of action against brokers severed; buyer's claim of fraud against seller was extinguished upon closing as a result of specific merger clause in contract of sale; moreover, buyer's failed to allege that seller made any representation about the condition of the land's subsurface or groundwater and did not allege that seller engaged in concealment or otherwise deceitful conduct designed to prevent the discovery of such contamination; seller is under no duty to speak; salesperson of one of the defendant real estate agencies represented to buyer that the house was in good condition