Sentences with phrase «against class actions»

This campaign against class actions is not actually led by consumers, but by large businesses that have significant financial interests in making class actions impractical for most people.

Two cases summarized here illustrate the mixed success we have had with respect to defending against class actions.

If the prohibition against class actions and other claims brought on behalf of third parties contained above is found to be unenforceable, then all of the preceding language in this Arbitration section will be null and void.

In arguing against class action status, Uber had submitted sworn statements from hundreds of drivers supporting the company.

We also represent Toshiba Corporation in their ongoing defense against class action and opt - out private antitrust cases involving allegations of price - fixing in the CRT industry.

Our lawyers have significant experience in defending against class action litigation, providing regulatory compliance counseling, and participating in the contract negotiation process.

Although some defendants have fared better defending against class action trials in Canada than in the United States, they still entail long periods of time and large sums of money.

We have decades of experience advising clients on risk management and compliance, and defending against class action, mass tort, multidistrict litigation, and individual actions alleging toxic tort and product liability claims.

He defends employers against class action and individual employment claims nationally, and advises them on employment practices and benefit issues.

Copibec believed the judge's logic went against the class action's goals of facilitating access to justice, preserving judicial resources and sanctioning wrongful acts.

Two new issues, related but readily distinguishable, have arisen in the past few months, about the residential school experience, neither of which were public knowledge at the time of the apology and certainly not at the times of the out - of - court settlement that was negotiated against a class action law suit brought against the Government and the churches.

A person who has opted out is not bound by the judgment on the common issues, and a person who has opted out can not claim the benefit of a judgment against the class action defendant.

Not exact matches

CELGENE SHAREHOLDER ALERT: CLAIMSFILER REMINDS INVESTORS WITH LOSSES IN EXCESS OF $ 100,000 of Lead Plaintiff Deadline in Class Action Lawsuit Against Celgene Corporation - CELG

Four former students filed a suit against Trump University last year in a federal court in California, seeking class - action status.

The class action, filed in United States District Court, Southern District of New York, and docketed under 18 - cv - 02213, is on behalf of a class consisting of investors who purchased or otherwise acquired BRF American Depositary Receipts («ADRs») between April 4, 2013 and March 2, 2018, both dates inclusive (the «Class Period»), seeking to recover damages caused by Defendants» violations of the federal securities laws and to pursue remedies under Sections 10 (b) and 20 (a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the «Exchange Act») and Rule 10b - 5 promulgated thereunder, against the Company and certain of its top officclass action, filed in United States District Court, Southern District of New York, and docketed under 18 - cv - 02213, is on behalf of a class consisting of investors who purchased or otherwise acquired BRF American Depositary Receipts («ADRs») between April 4, 2013 and March 2, 2018, both dates inclusive (the «Class Period»), seeking to recover damages caused by Defendants» violations of the federal securities laws and to pursue remedies under Sections 10 (b) and 20 (a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the «Exchange Act») and Rule 10b - 5 promulgated thereunder, against the Company and certain of its top officclass consisting of investors who purchased or otherwise acquired BRF American Depositary Receipts («ADRs») between April 4, 2013 and March 2, 2018, both dates inclusive (the «Class Period»), seeking to recover damages caused by Defendants» violations of the federal securities laws and to pursue remedies under Sections 10 (b) and 20 (a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the «Exchange Act») and Rule 10b - 5 promulgated thereunder, against the Company and certain of its top officClass Period»), seeking to recover damages caused by Defendants» violations of the federal securities laws and to pursue remedies under Sections 10 (b) and 20 (a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the «Exchange Act») and Rule 10b - 5 promulgated thereunder, against the Company and certain of its top officials.

This is the third one filed against the company, following the drugstore chain's and Partner Fund Management's (PFM), but the first that's seeking class - action status.

The Xbox console owners filed a proposed class action against Microsoft in federal court in 2011, saying the design of the console was defective and that its optical disc drive could not withstand even small vibrations.

NEW YORK --(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Pomerantz LLP announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Akorn, Inc. («Akorn» or the «Company»)(NASDAQ: AKRX) and certain of its officers.

The class action, filed in United States District Court, for the District of Illinois, Eastern Division, is on behalf of a class consisting of investors who purchased or otherwise acquired Akorn's securities between March 1, 2017 through February 26, 2018, both dates inclusive (the «Class Period»), seeking to recover damages caused by defendants» violations of the federal securities laws and to pursue remedies under Sections 10 (b) and 20 (a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and Rule 10b - 5 promulgated thereunder, against the Company and certain of its top officclass action, filed in United States District Court, for the District of Illinois, Eastern Division, is on behalf of a class consisting of investors who purchased or otherwise acquired Akorn's securities between March 1, 2017 through February 26, 2018, both dates inclusive (the «Class Period»), seeking to recover damages caused by defendants» violations of the federal securities laws and to pursue remedies under Sections 10 (b) and 20 (a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and Rule 10b - 5 promulgated thereunder, against the Company and certain of its top officclass consisting of investors who purchased or otherwise acquired Akorn's securities between March 1, 2017 through February 26, 2018, both dates inclusive (the «Class Period»), seeking to recover damages caused by defendants» violations of the federal securities laws and to pursue remedies under Sections 10 (b) and 20 (a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and Rule 10b - 5 promulgated thereunder, against the Company and certain of its top officClass Period»), seeking to recover damages caused by defendants» violations of the federal securities laws and to pursue remedies under Sections 10 (b) and 20 (a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and Rule 10b - 5 promulgated thereunder, against the Company and certain of its top officials.

Consumer Reports has identified about a dozen class - action lawsuits in the U.S. involving shattered sunroofs, finding complaints against Hyundai, Kia, Ford, Mercedes - Benz, Nissan, and Volkswagen, among others.

(A similar global class - action case was approved this month against Winnipeg - based Arctic Glacier Income Fund.)

And it may be why consumers seeking remuneration have turned to joining class - action lawsuits brought against individual automakers.

European markets closed mixed on Monday with auto stocks leading declines after Germany said it was open to class action lawsuits against carmakers.

In April, users filed a lawsuit seeking class action status against Tidal that claimed the company misled its users about a Kanye West album being exclusively released on the music service.

It could lead to more class action suits against such businesses in years to come.

ACA Lawyers has obtained funding to mount a class action against mining services firm WorleyParsons, claiming that it lacked transparency around the company's performance last year.

Matt Zuchetto, a lawyer in Washington state who has filed class - action lawsuits against debt - settlement companies, says many established players simply modified their fee structures.

«The most you can charge in Washington is $ 25,» explains lawyer Matt Zuchetto, whose firm launched a class - action lawsuit against the company on that basis.

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.

Tiger Brands said it has received notice of two class action suits against the firm, with the total amount claimed against the company estimated at 425 million rand.

This month, investors filed a class action lawsuit against Stratasys.

«Over 240» class action lawsuits by consumers against Equifax in US federal and state courts and in Canadian courts.

Undisclosed number of «putative class action lawsuits» by shareholders against Equifx and «certain» of its current and former officers and directors.

If the class - action lawsuit against Honda, Nissan, Toyota and Ford rules in favor of the plaintiffs he notion of making money at all costs will also prove to be catastrophic at these companies.

There are also potential class action lawsuit filings against the retailer in California and Rhode Island.

The conflict: Detroit moviegoer Joshua Thompson filed a class - action lawsuit against theatre giant AMC last month, accusing the chain of price - gouging customers on popcorn and other snacks.

Correction: A previous version of this story stated that Rava's class action lawsuit against the Oakland A's concerned a hat giveaway at a «Mother's Day game» in 2004.

Mylan's CEO, Heather Bresch, later had to testify before Congress, class - action lawsuits have been filed against the company, and Mylan in May was accused of overcharging the US government by $ 1.27 billion for EpiPens.

The George W. Bush appointee isn't merely an outspoken critic of affirmative action today — he was among the most hostile questioners in Fisher and a virtual lock to vote against Texas» admissions policy — but also was part of a conservative alumni group at Princeton that was sharply critical of such policies 40 years ago, when Sotomayor was attending classes there.

David Sanford, chairman of Sanford Heisler Sharp, the law firm that argued the largest - ever employment gender discrimination case to go to trial — a class action suit against Novartis Pharmaceuticals that resulted in a $ 253 million jury award for plaintiffs in 2010, reduced post-trial to $ 175 million — noted that in that case, the company had just three investigators for a workforce of thousands.

A potentially devastating lawsuit against ride - hailing company Uber over its classification of drivers as contractors instead of employees is entering an important phase: determining whether drivers can sue together through a class action.

A U.S. judge certified a class action against Target brought by several banks over the retailer's massive data breach.

A Michigan couple filed a class action lawsuit last week against Pokémon Go creator Niantic, along with the Pokémon Company and Nintendo, alleging that the game has turned their neighborhood into «a nightmare.»

This comes in the wake of a class - action suit filed against its parent company Avid Life Media in Canada last week.

While at least one class action has been filed by users against Ashley Madison for its failure to property [sic] secure the hacked information, this action deals with a different injury inflicted upon Ashley Madison users by persons and entities who have obtained the stolen data, repurposed it such that it is more readily accessible and searchable by the media and curious Internet users, and actively distributed it for their own gain.

A class action case headed to the U.S. Supreme Court on Monday against Spokeo is being closely watched by Google, Facebook and others.

Two class - action lawsuits have been levied against the company.

Tesla shares were trading down on Tuesday after news of a civil rights class - action lawsuit against the automaker.

Pomerantz is co-lead counsel in a securities class action against international pharmaceutical company Perrigo plc concerning allegations related to the company misleading investors as to its revenue growth potential in order to encourage them to reject a tender offer by Mylan N.V.

Pomerantz leads a class action against Deutsche Bank AG, arising from its lack of controls against financing terrorism, money laundering, aiding against international sanctions, and committing financial crimes.