Sentences with phrase «in fiduciary litigation»

In my fiduciary litigation practice, I represent both plaintiffs and defendants.

Not exact matches

As compared to the contract, disclosure, and warranty requirements of the BIC Exemption and Principal Transactions Exemption, the Fiduciary Rule and the Impartial Conduct Standards are among the least controversial aspects of the rulemaking project (although not free from controversy or unchallenged in litigation).

Whether the Fiduciary Rule and PTEs is likely to cause an increase in litigation, and an increase in the prices that investors and retirees must pay to gain access to retirement services.

At a recent Americans for Annuity Protection (AAP) board meeting, the board authorized AAP's support of litigating the negative impacts of the DOL Fiduciary Rule and its continued engagement in litigation efforts.

«Every rule we take, people threaten us with litigation,» Perez told reporters on the sidelines of the April 6 event to announce release of the final fiduciary rule at the Center for American Progress in Washington.

Because employers want to avoid 401k litigation, which could result in personal liability for fiduciaries, many employers are seeking ways to manage the risks associated with serving as a fiduciary, and, specifically, ways to help mitigate the risks that arise from selecting and monitoring their plan's investment lineup.

When questioned by the Inspector General for Fiduciary Appointments, Schlesinger produced a client list that showed his law firm represented the Nassau Democratic Committee in 65 separate litigations over a five - year period.

If we determine this Board has acted inconsistently with its fiduciary duties, we will not hesitate to take any and all actions within our rights as stockholders, including commencing litigation and / or seeking an injunction, in order to protect our investment in Avigen.

In the same session where Bill Bernstein spoke, Morningstar's Don Phillips warned the fiduciary rule will usher in an «era of blame... litigation heaven.&raquIn the same session where Bill Bernstein spoke, Morningstar's Don Phillips warned the fiduciary rule will usher in an «era of blame... litigation heaven.&raquin an «era of blame... litigation heaven.»

The consolidated litigation alleges that the defendants managed the plaintiffs» investments imprudently in violation of its fiduciary duties under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) by causing its stable value funds to invest heavily in the Intermediate Bond Fund (IBF) and the Intermediate Public Bond Fund (IPBF).

Aside from traditional allegations of excessive fees and mismanagement of company stock, ERISA litigation in 2016 included challenges to fund types, fiduciary processes and provider arrangements; expect more to come.

The research showed that «plan sponsors and recordkeepers might not be on the same page in thinking about topics related to improving the quality of the investment lineup, minimizing fiduciary risk / avoiding litigation and reducing plan administration costs,» Jessica Sclafani, retirement director at Cerulli, said in a statement.

Mary Christina Wood, Atmospheric Trust Litigation Across the World, in Fiduciary Duty and the Atmospheric Trust (Ken Coghill, Charles Sampford, Tim Smith, eds., 2012).

Ms. Pooler's practice focuses on shareholder fiduciary duty and securities litigation in courts throughout the country, as well as counseling public company boards, board committees, and senior management with respect to a broad range of corporate governance and business matters.

Sheppard Mullin's Private Wealth and Fiduciary Litigation team includes some of the most successful trial attorneys in the country in disputes over private wealth, most notably involving trusts, decedents» estates and conservatorships or adult guardianships.

Johnston is also advising a construction company in a claim against a solicitor relating to negligent advice regarding a Part 36 offer and cost consequences given to the client following litigation, and Hall is handling a claim against solicitors for negligence and a breach of fiduciary duty relating to a property transaction.

In the trust and estate litigation arena, he represents corporate trustees, individual trustees, personal representatives, and beneficiaries in disputes involving breaches of fiduciary duty, dissipation of trust or estate assets, and claims of lack of testamentary capacity, undue influence and frauIn the trust and estate litigation arena, he represents corporate trustees, individual trustees, personal representatives, and beneficiaries in disputes involving breaches of fiduciary duty, dissipation of trust or estate assets, and claims of lack of testamentary capacity, undue influence and frauin disputes involving breaches of fiduciary duty, dissipation of trust or estate assets, and claims of lack of testamentary capacity, undue influence and fraud.

The lawyers at Surovell, Isaacs, & Levy PLC have substantial experience and knowledge in a wide range of estate and fiduciary litigation matters.

His trust and estate litigation practice includes representing corporate trustees, individual trustees, personal representatives and beneficiaries in disputes involving breaches of fiduciary duty, dissipation of trust or estate assets, and claims of lack of testamentary capacity, undue influence and fraud.

Our fiduciary litigation practice, in turn, benefits from our understanding of the substantive issues that arise during the planning and administration process.

In addition, we work closely with our litigation group to defend employers and fiduciaries in a wide range of benefits - based individual and class action claimIn addition, we work closely with our litigation group to defend employers and fiduciaries in a wide range of benefits - based individual and class action claimin a wide range of benefits - based individual and class action claims.

Ms. Luther also specializes in trusts and estates and fiduciary litigation.

Her estate litigation practice now boasts seven lawyers and eight litigation support clerks and focuses on dispute resolution in the areas of estate, trust, capacity, powers of attorney, guardianship, elder law, fiduciary advice, and opinion work.

This is the purpose: A blog established by a practicing & teaching lawyer in Pennsylvania for the benefit of law students, consumers, & professionals interested in legal developments affecting Elder Law, long - term care, End - of - Life issues, estate & personal planning, fiduciary administrations (by agents under powers of attorney, custodians, guardians, & trustees), elder conflict dispute resolution, or Orphans» Court litigation in this Commonwealth, with reference to trends nationally.»

During his 21 - year legal career, Mr. Goldberg has litigated hundreds of cases in federal and state courts throughout the United States involving claims of retaliation, discrimination, wrongful termination, fraud, defamation, breach of fiduciary duty, and breach of contract, as well as commercial contract disputes, civil RICO, ERISA, trade secrets and restrictive covenants, corporate governance disputes, minority shareholder disputes, partnership disputes, Madoff counseling and defense, advancement and indemnification proceedings, whistleblower actions (SOX and CEPA), executive compensation counseling, litigation, and arbitration, international litigation and arbitration, antitrust litigation and arbitration, products liability litigation, environmental and toxic tort litigation, and securities fraud.

For example, a litigation guardian for an incapable person has a fiduciary duty to act in the person's best interests at all times.

Michael Muse - Fisher represents public and private companies in a variety of state, federal and administrative cases involving contract disputes, commercial litigation, licensing and intellectual property matters, eminent domain / inverse condemnation, government tort liability, breach of fiduciary duty, as well as land - related torts.

Ms. Glazier has represented contestants and proponents of estate planning documents, as well as fiduciaries, in significant trust litigation proceedings.

Representation of minority shareholders in home healthcare franchising companies in various state court litigation involving breach of fiduciary duty, breach of a shareholders» agreement, fraud and other tort claims, including successfully prosecuting charges for violation of court orders freezing millions of corporate funds, resulting in a civil contempt judgment that included a jail sentence.

Will also defends financial advisors, stock brokers, insurance agents, appraisers and other professionals facing claims of negligence and fiduciary duty violations was well as restaurants, hotels and other retail establishments in premises liability litigation in state and federal courts.

Representation of small and mid-sized Arizona companies in litigation involving claims of fraud, securities fraud, breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty, and employment disputes.

We also successfully represented the Company's Board in related shareholder derivative litigation in the same court alleging breaches of fiduciary duty, abuse of control, and unjust enrichment, all of which the Court dismissed for failure to make a pre-suit demand or allege demand futility with the particularity required by Delaware law.

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.

Lead litigation counsel to Arch Coal, Inc. in all aspects of its Chapter 11 reorganization, including successfully defending against a challenge to proposed DIP financing at a contested evidentiary hearing and defending breach of fiduciary duty claims against the debtors» management.

He has experience in a variety of litigation matters, including actions involving the fiduciary duties of directors, officers, and controlling stockholders, mergers and acquisitions litigation, securities fraud litigation and other corporate governance disputes.

He is an ardent litigator, serving as lead counsel in numerous civil jury trials involving medical - malpractice, contract disputes, defamation and related business torts, shareholder disputes (e.g., tortious interference with business relationship, trade secret, and non-compete violations), shareholder and LLC disputes and their fiduciary obligations, real - estate litigation, construction litigation, and creditors rights» issues and related bankruptcy and receivership issues.

She administers estates and represents trustees, personal representatives, and other fiduciaries as well as beneficiaries and creditors of estates in transactional and litigation matters.

Nancy works exclusively in the areas of estate planning, estates, and estate and fiduciary litigation.

Advice and litigation relating to the conduct of meetings, directors» fiduciary duties, breach of warranties claims in the context of company acquisitions, financial assistance and other aspects of Company Law.

Jim is a trial lawyer with experience in a range of areas, including fiduciary, securities, commercial and class action, probate, and employment litigation in state and federal court.

While the focus of Lars» national practice is in ERISA litigation, Lars also represents plan fiduciaries and other stakeholders in matters concerning plan funding, restructuring, withdrawal liability, and and termination.

The annual Haynes and Boone Securities Litigation Year in Review comments on significant securities - related decisions by the Supreme Court, federal appellate courts and district courts, notes key developments in SEC enforcement, and summarizes significant rulings in state law fiduciary litigation against directors and officers of public Litigation Year in Review comments on significant securities - related decisions by the Supreme Court, federal appellate courts and district courts, notes key developments in SEC enforcement, and summarizes significant rulings in state law fiduciary litigation against directors and officers of public litigation against directors and officers of public companies.

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She has represented corporations, executives, and other individuals in government and internal investigations, criminal proceedings, and civil litigation involving allegations of securities and accounting fraud, antitrust violations, and breach of fiduciary duty.

She is experienced in complex litigation in particular urgent applications for injunctive relief and claims in the High Court relating to confidential information, restraint of trade and breach of fiduciary duties.

Representing insurance agency in multi-million dollar litigation alleging fraud and breach of fiduciary duty

The Taube Summers lawyers have significant experience in real estate entitlement litigation, workouts, bankruptcy reorganization and litigation, as well as partnership, trust and fiduciary litigation and employment matters.

He is co-author of «DOL Final Fee Disclosure Rules May Have Consequences for Fiduciaries Beyond Fines - Could Result in Increased Litigation and Government Enforcement,» appearing in Bloomberg BNA's Pensions & Benefits Daily, «ERISA Fiduciary Claims: Planning, Protecting and Preparing for Class Actions,» appearing in the Employee Relations Law Journal.

Liz provides a wide array of estate planning, fiduciary litigation, tax planning and private wealth services to clients who are seeking to strategically manage their wealth in a way that allows them achieve their estate planning goals and objectives and to do so as tax efficiently as possible.

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