Sentences with phrase «as on its class action»

Based in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, Wolfe concentrates his practice on discovery and e-discovery issues, as well as on class actions and product liability litigation.

Advising on its complaint against the takeover of bmi by IAG and its appeal in the EU General Court against the European Commission's decision authorising the IAG / bmi acquisition, as well as on its class action settlement covering US and UK consumers related to cartel investigations into long - haul passenger fuel surcharges

Not exact matches

Meanwhile, in 2009 Ontario courts approved the Imax class - action suit and ruled it would be tried as a global class, meaning any investor who bought shares, whether on the TSX or Nasdaq, can be included as a plaintiff.

At a hearing on Thursday, U.S. District Judge Edward Chen asked if there was a «tension or inconsistency» for Uber to argue that every single one of its drivers is an independent contractor, yet to also argue that the legal issues in the case are so specific to each driver that it can't be decided as a class action.

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters)- A lawsuit filed by drivers against ride service Uber should not proceed as a class action, the company argued in a court filing on Thursday, citing written statements of support from hundreds of other Uber drivers in a case that could decide whether they are independent contractors or employees.

As millions of people were unwrapping their fancy new iPhone Xes on Christmas morning, thousands of users with older phones were signing on to class action lawsuits following reports that the company was purposefully slowing down older handsets to save battery life.

A W5 investigation on Saturday: An Ottawa fertility doctor accused of using his own sperm and fathering at least 11 children faces a class - action lawsuit as his patients speak out in exclusive interviews.

On January 19th, 2016, a federal judge preliminarily approved a class action settlement on behalf of JPMC shareholders who alleged suffering losses as a result of the bank's supplying false and misleading statements concerning the risks and losses arising from the secret proprietary trading activities of the «London Whale,» a rogue London - based JPMC trader who caused the bank to suffer $ 6.2 billion in losseOn January 19th, 2016, a federal judge preliminarily approved a class action settlement on behalf of JPMC shareholders who alleged suffering losses as a result of the bank's supplying false and misleading statements concerning the risks and losses arising from the secret proprietary trading activities of the «London Whale,» a rogue London - based JPMC trader who caused the bank to suffer $ 6.2 billion in losseon behalf of JPMC shareholders who alleged suffering losses as a result of the bank's supplying false and misleading statements concerning the risks and losses arising from the secret proprietary trading activities of the «London Whale,» a rogue London - based JPMC trader who caused the bank to suffer $ 6.2 billion in losses.

Further, a Dispute can not be brought as a class or other type of representative action, whether within or outside of arbitration, or on behalf of any other individual or group of individuals.

Taking creeds and faith - state together, as forming «religions,» and treating these as purely subjective phenomena, without regard to the question of their «truth,» we are obliged, on account of their extraordinary influence upon action and endurance, to class them amongst the most important biological functions of mankind.

These class actions referred to, and relied on, the data and underlying studies cited by the Bloomberg story as a basis for their misrepresentation and false advertising claims.

Other putative class actions have focused on the use of synthetic vitamins or fiber that allegedly are either not natural — because they were made using synthetic processes — or were produced in a way that makes them unnatural — such as allegations that beta carotene or fiber can naturally occur in foods, but some is made synthetically and then added to foods.

Investor advocate, Mark Elliott — who recently won a class action on behalf of investors in Downer EDI — lodged the claim on behalf of investor John Webster, who will act as «lead plaintiff» in the case on behalf of other investors who join the action.

Arguments from Treasury Wine Estates proponents such as Willibald Hajszan («Treasury Wines class action unrepresentative», AFR Letters, July 7), fail to acknowledge several issues in trying to discredit the current securities class action on foot against the global wine giant.

Another is that ASIC chairman Greg Medcraft has consistently welcomed class actions as a means of private enforcement, especially given budgetary constraints placed on the regulator.

MG will be keen to settle the class action as soon as possible for fear litigants will block a meeting called to vote on the Saputo deal.

As one of the largest wine and food events of its kind in the United States and the largest in all of Southern California, the San Diego Bay Wine + Food Festival (now in its 13th year) is an action - packed week brimming with cooking classes, tasting panels, celebrity chef dinners and multiple tasting events — the most notable of which in my opinion is the Lexus Grand Tasting event, this year on Saturday, November 19, which tops off what's always a truly exceptional epicurean experience.

Whilst there is nothing wrong with Cech as a footballer whatsoever, it isn't fair on such a top class, international star to be keeping him as a reserve when Cech wants regular first team action.

even when he suffered a serious knee injury, instead of accepting the fact that he would never stick his legs into the spaces that were crucial for someone with straight ahead speed to succeed, the club actually contemplated giving him a chance to play up top where his lack of physicality, size and holding up play talents would been on display for all to see... these are not the actions of a club that really cares about winning at the highest levels, but they are the actions of a club that wasn't interested in spending the necessary resources to purchases a world - class striker, which is usually the most expensive position on the pitch... instead we adopted the horrible phrase «like a new signing» and proceeded to allow this ridiculous experiment to carry on, which ultimately caused some discomfort on the training pitch and inside the locker room as players battled for a position that shouldn't have been theirs for the taking in the first place... don't get me wrong, I believe that Walcott is a talented player, who can help a team reach their goals, if their goals are relatively modest... just look at the teams who supposedly expressed interest in his services and they weren't the kind of clubs who aspire to win at the highest levels... as for the reasons why he hasn't been bitching and moaning about moving on just look at the wage benefits he receives from our club and his obvious desire to enjoy the societal advantages that come with playing in North London for a club with worldwide appeal... so instead of continuing to try to fix a coat with a broken zipper simply move on and buy a new and better coat

With the last lot of Diamond League action having come just two days before, fans were treated to more top - class performances on Saturday as the world's premier athletics series moved on to Paris.

Publication of the editorial came on the same day as two other events of note, first, the release of a new book, Back in the Game, in which sports neurologist Jeffrey Kutcher and award - winning journalist Joanne Gerstner repeatedly and pointedly criticize the media for «irresponsible» reporting on CTE, and second, the filing of a class action lawsuit in federal court in Los Angeles against Pop Warner, USA Football, and the National Operating Committee on Standards For Athletic Equipment (NOCSAE) which assumes as scientific fact that repetitive head impacts sustained in youth football «exposed» plaintiffs» sons to CTE, and led one to engage in «erratic and reckless behavior» resulting in his untimely death, and the other to take his own life.

Lawyers have filed a class action lawsuit against Ferrero, the makers of Nutella, on the grounds that the chocolate hazelnut spread is falsely advertised as being «nutritious» and part of a «healthy breakfast.»

If Israel has something like the US «class action suit» available, that might make more sense, as it's less stress on the individual, and is likely to have a larger impact on the company.

As I wrote last week, consumer class action attorney Knoll Lowney sued the No on 522 and the Washington DC - based Grocery Manufactures Association (lobbyists for major food corporations) for not disclosing the donors behind GMA's $ 7 million - plus donation to stop I - 522, which would require genetically - engineered foods to be labeled.

Judge Garaufis has repeatedly shown his bias towards the City's reasonable arguments on hiring in the Fire Department, and Judge Scheindlin, in certifying as a class everyone who has been stopped and frisked by the New York City Police Department, has twisted class action law in order to serve her own political goals.

In February, DuPont / Chemours, a former major manufacturer of PFOA, agreed to a $ 670 million settlement in a federal class - action lawsuit in Columbus, Ohio, that was filed on behalf of approximately 3,550 people who said they were afflicted with diseases as a result of PFOA contamination of their drinking water.

The NYPD's no - beard policy, as it is known, is at the center of a federal class - action lawsuit filed on behalf of a Muslim police officer who says he was suspended during the fasting month of Ramadan for refusing to shave his one - inch beard.

Quinn's approval, which will allow the legislation to come to a vote, comes as a federal trial is beginning on a class - action lawsuit challenging the NYPD's stop - and - frisk policy.

As for Sarah Berry, she's now on prescription medication for her heart condition — and is part of a class - action lawsuit against Hydroxycut's manufacturer.

And when you need to ask marginally allowable (or private) questions such as the lab results of his turmeric study — which by the way, would be proprietary information anyway, which he may be trying to use for another Class Action Lawsuit on our behalf), I suggest you attempt to make a direct approach to that person via your personal email, explaining what happened.

«CSPI's litigation department is acting as co-counsel in a class action lawsuit against PepsiCo, on behalf of consumers who purchased Naked Juice products that were falsely and misleadingly labeled as 100 % Juice 100 % Fruit «ALL NATURAL» suggesting that the beverages» vitamin content is due to the nutritious fruits and juices, rather than the added synthetic compounds such as calcium pantothenate (synthetically produced from formaldehyde).

Opportunities for deep reflection on your hidden biases, intentions as a teacher, and actions in front of a class

Neither party agrees that a Dispute can be brought as a class or representative action outside of arbitration, or on behalf of any other person or persons.

As such, your claims may not be joined with any other claims and there shall be no authority for any dispute to be arbitrated on a class - action basis or brought by a purported class representative.

«Prey at Night» continues the first film's tradition of casting secluded rural enclaves as key locations, moving the action from the first film's oddly empty middle class neighborhood to a cleared - out trailer park that caters to families on holiday at the local lake.

X-Men: Apocalypse is officially confirmed to not only wrap up the trilogy that started with X-Men: First Class in 2011 and continued on in 2014's X-Men: Days of Future Past, but also the entire franchise as we know it, under the guiding hand of producer Bryan Singer, who has directed four of the seven live - action movies.

Transformers: War for Cybertron takes players to the final moments of the grand civil war that will determine the survival of the entire Transformers race. Fans will be able to explore the Transformers war - ravaged home planet in full 3D environments for the first time, armed with a diverse arsenal of high - tech weaponry and the ability to convert instantly from robot to vehicle form at any time as they engage in heart - pounding battles on land and in the air in this gripping, third - person action shooter. Complete with several multiplayer modes,  Transformers: War for Cybertron allows gamers to play through story missions with their friends in drop in / drop out online co-op, and also create their own Transformers character for competitive head - to - head multiplayer modes, choosing among four distinct character classes, personalizing their characterâ $ ™ s look and selecting from a huge variety of weapons, skills and abilities. Additionally, the game introduces Escalation, a four - player online co-op mode that allows gamers to fight together as their favorite Autobots or Decepticons against increasing waves of enemies utilizing strong teamwork to survive.

Research and present information to your class on other important issues in education today, such as school violence, busing, vouchers, charter schools, technology, standardized testing and affirmative action.

Their skills learned from bi-weekly resident classes are put into action as the residents begin to get a stronger grasp on who they are as a teacher and how they are going to ensure all kids are engaged and learning throughout the school day.

Ms. Dixon was part of a team of civil rights attorneys representing African - and Haitian - American voters in NAACP v. Hood (a class action suit that arose out of the 2000 general elections), and she served as co-counsel in Anderson v. Jackson on behalf of African - American residents who challenged the demolition of public housing in New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina.

Throughout a semester - long course, the nonprofit implements a civics curriculum based on students» civic identities and issues they care about, such as gang violence, public transit, or youth employment.25 The course framework encourages students to think through an issue by researching its root cause, developing an action plan, getting involved in their community through engagement tactics, and presenting their efforts to their class.

In addition to scholarly work, he has served as expert witness or special master in more than three dozen class action civil rights cases, on school desegregation, housing discrimination and other issues, and as consultant to many school districts, federal, state and local governments, civil rights groups and teachers organizations.

But action wasn't restricted to the LMP1 class however, because the number 97 Aston Martin V8 Vantage GTE took charge to the leading number 51 Ferrari 458 for GT honours as sun rose on Sunday.

I just purchase this truck with 56,950 miles on it, had it two weeks and the truck is so disappointing (I can't curse on here so I don't care to go into details... but if there is a such thing as a class action suit for this truck I'm jumping on it).

The TCR class officially begins on - track action this Friday (May 25) at 10:05 a.m. EDT with a 40 - minute practice as well as at 11:55 a.m. EDT for 40 minutes.

Fuel economy woes apparently aren't confined to VW and Mitsubishi as General Motors announced it mislabeled fuel economy labels on three of its popular three - row crossovers, leading to a stop - sale, class action lawsuit, and customer reimbursements totaling more than $ 100 million.

You wrote, «this is a suit that would be a BEAR to litigate on multiple levels, particularly as a class - action suit.»

I'm calling a local multi-million dollar, money grubbing law firm in my area to see if they'd be interested in taking this on as a class action.

The lawsuit alleged defamation per se on the basis of two posts from this blog: one from March 2013 covering the second class action lawsuit filed against PublishAmerica, and one from January 2014 covering PublishAmerica's new name and services as America Star Books.

That lawsuit, originally filed as a class - action suit by a Seattle - based law firm on behalf of consumers, quickly evolved into a full Department of Justice investigation of anti-trust violations in order to edge out Amazon when the iPad was launched in 2010.