Sentences with phrase «class action claims under»

Not exact matches

At issue in the case is whether SLUSA divests state courts of jurisdiction over class actions asserting claims arising under the Securities Act of 1933 (e.g., claims alleging a material misstatement in a registration statement).

Under a state law passed in June of last year, ride - hailing contractors are required to pass a criminal background check, but county lawmakers lobbied for more thorough vetting for prospective contractors in Westchester amid a slew of allegations against Uber and its employees, including a class action suit claiming drivers had sexually assaulted customers.

A coalition of landlords and organizations is suing the city under the banner of Tax Equity Now NY in a class - action suit that claims the city's property tax system is racially biased and favors the rich over the working - and middle - class.

Point Three: The complaint reads: «The Plaintiffs also brings this action on behalf of all members of the following classes (collectively the «State Classes) with respect to claims under the antitrust statues of each of the following jurisdictions: Arizona, California, District of Columbia, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, New York, North California, North Dakota, Oregon, South California, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah, Vermont West Virginia and Wisconsin.classes (collectively the «State Classes) with respect to claims under the antitrust statues of each of the following jurisdictions: Arizona, California, District of Columbia, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, New York, North California, North Dakota, Oregon, South California, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah, Vermont West Virginia and Wisconsin.Classes) with respect to claims under the antitrust statues of each of the following jurisdictions: Arizona, California, District of Columbia, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, New York, North California, North Dakota, Oregon, South California, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah, Vermont West Virginia and Wisconsin.»

(The suits are referred to as a mass action because they involve multiple suits that raise similar claims, but they don't seek to be certified as a class action under the federal rules of civil procedure.)

Ed defends clients in litigation related to his white collar defense practice, including antitrust, securities and consumer fraud, class action litigation, and litigation arising under the False Claims Act.

Representing clients in multiple putative class action litigations including: claims under the Massachusetts independent contractor law; claims that employees were not paid for meal and rest breaks; and claimed violations of the state and federal tip credit statutes

He represents insurance companies in cases involving first - party and third - party claims, personal lines and commercial policies, bad faith claims, complex coverage disputes, class actions and claims under California's Business and Professions Code.

[1] The Defendants, Timminco Ltd., Dr. Heinz Schimmelbusch, Robert Dietrich, Rene Boisvert, Arthur R. Spector, Jack L. Messman, John C. Fox, Michael D. Winfield and Mickey M. Yaksich, (the «Timminco Defendants») bring a motion for particulars of the Plaintiff St. Clair Pennyfeather's Amended Statement of Claim in a proposed class action under the Class Proceedings Act, 1992, S.O. 1992, c. class action under the Class Proceedings Act, 1992, S.O. 1992, c. Class Proceedings Act, 1992, S.O. 1992, c. C. 6.

This morning, the National Law Journal is reporting on a class action filed in California, claiming that Facebook is using names and images of minors for advertising purposes without getting parents» permission as required under California law.

A recent notice from the Canadian Copyright Licensing Agency indicates that the deadline to make a claim for compensation under the class action lawsuit on behalf of freelancers and other contributors to online databases launched by Heather Robertson has now passed.

David acts for clients in a wide range of disputes, including shareholder and partnership disputes, securities litigation, class action defence, proceedings under the Competition Act, and professional negligence claims.

Mr. Moreno has acted as lead associate in complex securities fraud class actions under Section 10 (b) of the Exchange Act of 1934 and has defended derivative claims involving California, Nevada, and Delaware corporations.

With extensive experience in state and federal courts, before administrative agencies, and in arbitrations, Bran defends single and multi-plaintiff claims, as well as class and collective actions, under the FLSA, ADA, Title VII, FMLA, ADEA, NLRA, and New York Human Rights and Labor Laws.

Defended a creditor group of banks in a class action securities fraud claim in California under Rule 10b - 5 brought by equity investors in a drilling company

We also defend title insurance underwriters in consumer class actions, and serve as national counsel for a major title insurance underwriter defending claims asserted under closing protection letters.

Settlement of civil claims can also carry risks for a company under investigation, in particular class action settlements, which are public.

David has acted for clients in a wide range of disputes, including shareholder and partnership disputes, securities litigation, class action defence, proceedings under the Competition Act, employment law disputes, contract disputes, breach of confidence / intellectual property disputes, fidelity bond claims, and professional negligence claims.

ONIWG, Injured Workers» Consultants and injured worker Margery Wardle launched a class action lawsuit in July on behalf of workers with claims prior to 2018, who were left under the old legislation.

The complaint in the civil suit against Maggio claimed that Maggio had abused the public trust, which is a class D felony in Arkansas, and that this abuse made him liable to Ms. Bull's estate under the statute that allows victims of a felony to bring a civil action; that Maggio breached a fiduciary duty to the plaintiffs by engaging in conduct that violated certain judicial and statutory rules; that Maggio engaged in a civil conspiracy with Gilbert Baker and Michael Morton; and that Maggio acted in concert with Morton and Baker.

Successfully defeated putative class actions asserting claims under the Truth in Lending Act and state contract law regarding repricing of credit card debt

Successfully represented national banks in appeal asserting putative class - action claims under the National Bank Act related to credit card late and overlimit fees

Mr. Shah has successfully represented landowners in class action lawsuits against the United States for claims under the National Trail Systems Act.

In certifying the action as a class proceeding and granting leave to pursue a s. 138 claim, Belobaba J. focused on two aspects integral to asserting the statutory cause of action: the test for leave to pursue such a proceeding, and the requirement under the Class Proceedings Act, S.O. 1992, c. 6, that the pleadings disclose a cause of acclass proceeding and granting leave to pursue a s. 138 claim, Belobaba J. focused on two aspects integral to asserting the statutory cause of action: the test for leave to pursue such a proceeding, and the requirement under the Class Proceedings Act, S.O. 1992, c. 6, that the pleadings disclose a cause of acClass Proceedings Act, S.O. 1992, c. 6, that the pleadings disclose a cause of action.

Timminco concerned a proposed class action in which the plaintiff sought to assert a claim for secondary market misrepresentation pursuant to section 138.3 of the Ontario Securities Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. S. 5 (the «OSA»), for which leave of the court is required under s. 138.8 (1).

In the meantime, two further secondary market liability cases had come before the Court of Appeal on appeal: Green v. Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (2012 ONSC 3637), in which Justice Strathy reluctantly declined to certify a class action because it was time - barred by the three - year limitation period; and Silver v. IMAX (2012 ONSC 4881), in which Justice van Rensburg granted an order issuing retroactive leave under s. 138.8 of the OSA to allow the claim to proceed.

Kristine Maher represents corporate clients in a variety of commercial litigation matters, including Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) litigation and class action cases involving claims under various state consumer protection laws and federal laws such as the civil Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Act.

Representing one of two defendants in the White River (Indiana) fish kill case involving federal, state and class action claims seeking civil damages and penalties exceeding $ 50 million and federal criminal prosecution under the Clean Water Act.

However, should it ultimately be decided that bank charges are unfair under the Regulations, the banks each face the potential for significant litigation into the future, by not only individuals acting for themselves, but potentially, in the larger cases (claims exceeding # 5,000), by class action specialists.

Most commentators regard the decision of the Ontario Court of Appeal as making it easier for plaintiffs to have their class action lawsuits certified when claiming damages under the Competition Act.

We also have significant experience in administrative and other regulatory litigation, including agency rule challenges, regulatory investigations under state and federal false claims acts and unfair trade practice statutes, and defending clients in related individual and class action civil suits.

Disputes and Governing Law: Except where prohibited, entrant agrees that: (1) any and all disputes, claims and causes of action arising out of or connected with this Contest or any prize awarded shall be resolved individually, without resort to any form of class action, and exclusively by a federal or state court located in the province of Alberta any and all claims, judgments and awards shall be limited to actual out - of - pocket costs incurred, including costs associated with entering this Contest, but in no event attorneys» fees; and (3) under no circumstances will entrant be permitted to obtain awards for, and entrant hereby waives all rights to claim, indirect, punitive, incidental and consequential damages and any other damages, other than for actual out - of - pocket expenses, and any and all rights to have damages multiplied or otherwise increased.

At this point, the company is under investigation in several countries for alleged planned obsolescence, and is sent to court as part of a growing number of class - action lawsuits claiming it slowed down iPhones on purpose without users» consent.