Sentences with phrase «class consumers willing»

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And there is also no doubt that Apple's devices have benefited from group infatuation, a phenomenon that has often favored a product or a class of designs based on an allegiance that the devotees themselves have difficulty defining in coherent terms, as by people willing to pay high premiums for German engineering even after decades of Consumer Reports evaluations have failed to demonstrate any stunning superiority of German cars over Hondas and Toyotas.

One factor in its favor is the growing and monied class of tech - savvy consumers who are willing to pay for novel, customized experiences — and for whom a standard car off the assembly line may pale next to the thrill of the next newest, shiniest thing.

Meeting the needs of emerging middle - class consumers in the developing world will spawn some very large businesses.

China's New Consumer Class By 2022, China's middle - class population is projected to exceed 550 million people, whose needs and preferences will have a powerful global influClass By 2022, China's middle - class population is projected to exceed 550 million people, whose needs and preferences will have a powerful global influclass population is projected to exceed 550 million people, whose needs and preferences will have a powerful global influence.

With the rule announced Monday, groups of consumers will be able to band together to form class - action suits in situations they may not otherwise have bothered with.

Of the 2.4 billion people around the world who will become middle class consumers by 2030, two billion will come from Asia.

The continent's consumer and business spending is estimated to be worth $ 4 trillion between now and 2025, and more than 50 million new middle and upper class households will emerge in the next decade,» said Tim Sutton, chairman, EMEA and Asia Pacific, Weber Shandwick.

So far this week we've covered two of the three main trends that will drive China's consumer economy through 2020: the ongoing expansion of China's affluent class and the coming of age of a generation of free - spending youth.

Rising incomes within the middle class will play a major role in boosting China's consumer economy from $ 4.2 trillion last year to $ 6.5 trillion by 2020, he noted, all despite the country's oft - discussed slowing GDP.

In the long run the Chinese economy will continue to grow and millions of Chinese citizens will urbanize and become middle - class consumers.

Standing out against the competition were candidates Maya, of JKS Restaurants, who is working alongside head of operations to develop the drinks offering across the group, and The Railway Kitchen's Martin Bilsborough, both of whom will work closely with bartenders in their respective cities and around the country to deliver bespoke training sessions, interactive master - classes, and consumer and trade tasting events to communicate the distinctive flavour profile and production process of Half Hitch gin.

The aspirations of the middle and high income class in Russia have been increasing in light of an increase in their disposable incomes; these consumers have been increasingly looking for better quality products and are willing to spend on premium products or products meeting their aspiration desires.

When the reich wing blowhard teacher - haters are all laid off from their jobs due to the contraction of the economy, the loss off the middle class consumer base and record small business failures, when their kids have to move in with them through their 20s and 30s because their only career paths go through low - wage positions at MacDonald's and Wal - Mart, and when all the good teachers find jobs in Europe, Asia and places like Dubai, maybe they'll be satisfied.

«The local tax extender will affect hundreds of thousands of middle and working class consumers who will pay the local sales tax over and over, which will only raise approximately 161.8 million,» said Sen. Avella.

When we take on that challenge, we'll have plenty of room for the new consumers that are coming up in emerging markets to step into the middle class and become a part of it.

The Resonance is not a plug - in vehicle, but it nonetheless pushes the limits of fuel economy in the SUV class, which will help bridge the gap in consumer acceptance of electrified vehicles, while also helping automakers make inroads toward the mandated 54.5 mpg fuel economy target by 2025.

A federal court has preliminarily approved a class action lawsuit settlement that will provide a $ 20 cash payment or 50 % - off savings voucher to consumers who purchased Procera AVH, which the Plaintiffs allege was falsely advertised as helping to improve brain function.

In a world shaped according to consumer middle class norms, Hasköy youth, who are very much aware of the fact that unless they exhibit this consumerism in their bodies and life practices, they won't earn respect and will be subject to ostracizing, othering words / gazes, seek salvation in trying to be like the middle class.

In such situations, a serious free - rider problem exists: because it is impossible to prevent a class of consumers who have not paid for the information from consuming it, far too little evidence will be produced if it is not supported by an organization with the entire nation's interests at heart.

These labels will give consumers better, more complete information — including expected savings over a five - year period, a fuel economy comparison to other vehicles in the same class, as well as guidance, on a scale of one to ten, about each car or truck's environmental impact.

Series rules call for cars in the LC 500's GT500 class to use 2.0 - liter turbocharged four - cylinder engines, even though that's nothing like the powertrains Lexus will offer to consumers.

All 2016 model year and newer Jaguar models come standard with Jaguar EliteCare, a best - in - class ownership package offering a new vehicle limited warranty and the longest complimentary scheduled maintenance package of any luxury brand in the market, with five - years or 60,000 mile coverage, whichever comes first.2 Jaguar will introduce the XE compact sports sedan to the growing millennial consumer demographic with the launch of The Art of Performance Tour: Lights.

«It's important that great interiors be available in every class of vehicle, not just luxury models that most consumers will never be able to afford,» says WardsAuto World Editor - in - Chief Drew Winter.

«Our growth and momentum will continue with the arrival of the all - new 2012 Rio 5 - door in the next few weeks, which will join the Optima Hybrid as Kia's second vehicle to deliver up to 40 miles per gallon while also offering consumers class - leading horsepower and world - class design.

As these technologies become more widespread and costs fall, we will see more manufacturers follow the example of the class leaders and offer the best all - round safety to all consumers.»

And it has some in the publishing industry wondering if it's a precursor to a new class of product that will one day enable consumers to digitize their book collections in much the same way they ripped their CD collections.

India had 250 middle class consumers in 2007, a number that will rise to 600 million by 2030.

(Consumers in the other 17 states who overpaid for ebooks will be represented by class action lawyers, who obtained class certification last month.)

«The combination of Borders» leadership in the book industry and Spring Design's innovation and experience in consumer electronics will create a world class service for eBook readers,» said Dr. Priscilla Lu, chief executive officer of Spring Design.

April 30, 2012: Barnes & Noble and Microsoft Form Strategic Partnership to Advance World - Class Digital Reading Experiences for Consumers» («Barnes & Noble and Microsoft have settled their patent litigation, and moving forward, Barnes & Noble and Newco will have a royalty - bearing license under Microsoft's patents for its NOOK eReader and Tablet products.»)

«While Attorney General Holder's actions, if successful, will put an end to the anticompetitive actions, our class - action is designed to pry the ill - gotten profits from Apple and the publishers and return them to consumers,» lead counsel Steve Berman said.

As the world's consumer class expands, so will the need for the goods and services of Boeing, DuPont, and Caterpillar.

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We have to start with the realization that consumers with problem student loan debt will be perceived as a disadvantaged class of consumers.

Peck will continue to manage the Financials and Consumer Discretionary and Staples sleeves of Fidelity Stock Selector Small Cap Fund (with retail and Advisor share classes) and Fidelity Series Small Cap Opportunities Fund.

From adapting to shifting consumer demographics and evolving appetites to competing with online sellers and a fast - growing class of powerful pet specialty chains, these are the issues that will ultimately decide the future of the pet retail landscape.

The major cities of Delhi and Mumbai, and the affluent middle class travellers within them, will be Tourism Australia's primary consumer marketing and distribution targets to sustainably grow Indian visitation to Australia.

«We continue to seek new and innovative ways of attracting consumers to our shores while delivering a first class quality experience,» he noted, adding that the incentives offered by Saint Lucian hotels, coupled with affordable airfares, will help keep Saint Lucia on the radar for the marketplace.

SIE will vigorously expand the PlayStation business by delivering an integrated experience built around best - in - class games and network services to consumers worldwide.

Corporate & Kingly dreams of taxing and enslaving middle - class mass populations of billions of consumers for personal ambitions of the few, will rapidly come to nought as oil reaches $ 400 per barrel within 5 years.

As middle class wealth slowly but surely accrues, and the government liberalizes restrictions on foreign investment further, consumer markets will grow at astonishing rates.

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This interview will challenge the underpinnings of class actions, such as consumer restitution and deterrence, and will discuss what's driving the surge in securities class actions.

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We have represented plaintiffs in Bextra lawsuits and will continue to protect consumers by filing individual claims and class action and multidistrict lawsuits against negligent pharmaceutical companies.

Mr. Torrijos has spoken extensively on class action topics, including: Class Actions in the Age of Big Data (November 15, 2014, 2014 Consumer Attorneys of California Annual Convention); Structuring Class Settlements That Will Get Approved (October 2, 2014, Bridgeport Continuing Education 2014 Wage & Hour Litigation & Management); Class Action Settlements: Rule 68 Offers of Judgment and Other Strategic Tools (April 11, 2014, Bridgeport Continuing Education 2014 Class Action Conference); Getting Your Settlement Approved (September 2014, JAMS Class Action Seminar); The Changing Standards of Class Certification (January 10, 2014, Bridgeport Continuing Education Consumer Class Action Conference); Class Actions: Recent Developments (January 2014, myLawCLE); CAFA Removal and Remand: Latest Developments (March 29, 2011, Stafford Publications); and Is it better to file a nationwide class action or state - only class acclass action topics, including: Class Actions in the Age of Big Data (November 15, 2014, 2014 Consumer Attorneys of California Annual Convention); Structuring Class Settlements That Will Get Approved (October 2, 2014, Bridgeport Continuing Education 2014 Wage & Hour Litigation & Management); Class Action Settlements: Rule 68 Offers of Judgment and Other Strategic Tools (April 11, 2014, Bridgeport Continuing Education 2014 Class Action Conference); Getting Your Settlement Approved (September 2014, JAMS Class Action Seminar); The Changing Standards of Class Certification (January 10, 2014, Bridgeport Continuing Education Consumer Class Action Conference); Class Actions: Recent Developments (January 2014, myLawCLE); CAFA Removal and Remand: Latest Developments (March 29, 2011, Stafford Publications); and Is it better to file a nationwide class action or state - only class acClass Actions in the Age of Big Data (November 15, 2014, 2014 Consumer Attorneys of California Annual Convention); Structuring Class Settlements That Will Get Approved (October 2, 2014, Bridgeport Continuing Education 2014 Wage & Hour Litigation & Management); Class Action Settlements: Rule 68 Offers of Judgment and Other Strategic Tools (April 11, 2014, Bridgeport Continuing Education 2014 Class Action Conference); Getting Your Settlement Approved (September 2014, JAMS Class Action Seminar); The Changing Standards of Class Certification (January 10, 2014, Bridgeport Continuing Education Consumer Class Action Conference); Class Actions: Recent Developments (January 2014, myLawCLE); CAFA Removal and Remand: Latest Developments (March 29, 2011, Stafford Publications); and Is it better to file a nationwide class action or state - only class acClass Settlements That Will Get Approved (October 2, 2014, Bridgeport Continuing Education 2014 Wage & Hour Litigation & Management); Class Action Settlements: Rule 68 Offers of Judgment and Other Strategic Tools (April 11, 2014, Bridgeport Continuing Education 2014 Class Action Conference); Getting Your Settlement Approved (September 2014, JAMS Class Action Seminar); The Changing Standards of Class Certification (January 10, 2014, Bridgeport Continuing Education Consumer Class Action Conference); Class Actions: Recent Developments (January 2014, myLawCLE); CAFA Removal and Remand: Latest Developments (March 29, 2011, Stafford Publications); and Is it better to file a nationwide class action or state - only class acClass Action Settlements: Rule 68 Offers of Judgment and Other Strategic Tools (April 11, 2014, Bridgeport Continuing Education 2014 Class Action Conference); Getting Your Settlement Approved (September 2014, JAMS Class Action Seminar); The Changing Standards of Class Certification (January 10, 2014, Bridgeport Continuing Education Consumer Class Action Conference); Class Actions: Recent Developments (January 2014, myLawCLE); CAFA Removal and Remand: Latest Developments (March 29, 2011, Stafford Publications); and Is it better to file a nationwide class action or state - only class acClass Action Conference); Getting Your Settlement Approved (September 2014, JAMS Class Action Seminar); The Changing Standards of Class Certification (January 10, 2014, Bridgeport Continuing Education Consumer Class Action Conference); Class Actions: Recent Developments (January 2014, myLawCLE); CAFA Removal and Remand: Latest Developments (March 29, 2011, Stafford Publications); and Is it better to file a nationwide class action or state - only class acClass Action Seminar); The Changing Standards of Class Certification (January 10, 2014, Bridgeport Continuing Education Consumer Class Action Conference); Class Actions: Recent Developments (January 2014, myLawCLE); CAFA Removal and Remand: Latest Developments (March 29, 2011, Stafford Publications); and Is it better to file a nationwide class action or state - only class acClass Certification (January 10, 2014, Bridgeport Continuing Education Consumer Class Action Conference); Class Actions: Recent Developments (January 2014, myLawCLE); CAFA Removal and Remand: Latest Developments (March 29, 2011, Stafford Publications); and Is it better to file a nationwide class action or state - only class acClass Action Conference); Class Actions: Recent Developments (January 2014, myLawCLE); CAFA Removal and Remand: Latest Developments (March 29, 2011, Stafford Publications); and Is it better to file a nationwide class action or state - only class acClass Actions: Recent Developments (January 2014, myLawCLE); 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Featuring a keynote address by Lord Keen QC, the Advocate General for Scotland, and the Ministry of Justice spokesperson in the House of Lords, the event will also focus on the needs of industry - specific practice areas,, property and construction disputes, the latest trends in insolvency, banking and financial services litigation, consumer class actions, and current developments in e-discovery and legal process outsourcing.

In a statement to Law Blog, Katherine Barrett, the general counsel for Anheuser - Busch's U.S. operations, said, «It's certainly possible that the $ 3.5 million fee collected by the plaintiffs» attorneys will outsize the benefit paid to consumers, an outcome that is increasingly more common in class action suits such as this.»

Calling the New York Times» recent anti-arbitration series «blatantly one - sided», ILR's Bryan Quigley said U.S. Sen. Al Franken's bill to curb arbitration «will help personal injury lawyers make money on class - action suits, but those suits will not benefit consumers because most consumers have such small claims.»

The single most significant development this term is a pair of 5 — 4 decisions that will effectively eliminate millions of consumers and workers ability to bring class actions in the future.