Sentences with phrase «individual litigation claims»

Therium has been a market leader in developing litigation finance techniques to fund individual litigation claims in the UK and internationally.

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In October 2014, Pomerantz once again secured crucial victories in this ground - breaking litigation, establishing the right of individual foreign investors who purchased shares on a non-U.S. exchange to pursue claims for securities fraud in a U.S. court, thereby overcoming obstacles created by Morrison.

No matter which way the Court goes, it will risk opening another door to the bottomless pit of constitutional litigation based on claims of individual autonomy, whether it is called by that name or not.

Class Action Litigation — Vote Passed (220 - 201, 1 Present, 7 Not Voting) The bill would prohibit federal courts from certifying proposed classes of individuals for a class - action lawsuit unless each member of the class has suffered the same type and degree of injury, and it would require quarterly reports by asbestos trusts of claims made against the trusts and any payouts made by the trusts for asbestos - related injuries.

In addition, Mr. Hallett works with both businesses and individuals in all aspects of their insurance needs and disputes, including presentation of claims, tenders to potentially responsible carriers, and bad faith litigation.

Mesa Law Firm successfully represented its client in a commercial litigation matter it brought against an individual involving claims of misappropriation of trade secrets, breach of contract, tortious interference with business relationships, defamation and injunctive relief.

After protracted and contentious litigation, the physician's claims against the hospital and the individuals were dismissed with prejudice.

She handled all aspects of litigation for hospitals, individual physicians, and medical groups / clinics from the required administrative claim process through jury trials.

Mr. Young also represents individuals in privacy actions and qui tam relators in federal False Claims Act litigation.

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 fraud.

In Mixed Ruling for Food Manufacturers, the Ninth Circuit Affirms Decertification of Damages Class While Keeping Door Open for Individual Claims - Product Liability Litigation Update

Prior to joining Lewis Wagner, Eric represented corporate and individual clients in civil litigation matters involving breach of contract claims, shareholder disputes, real estate disputes, aviation matters, property and casualty litigation and general tort litigation.

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.

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 claims.

Test Cases In a Group Litigation where there are many claimants like yourself, it is unworkable for the court to hear and consider each individual claim.

It is defending Royal Bank of Canada Trust Company (Jersey) in litigation brought by two individuals relating to royalties arising out of a feature film; and is representing Manchester Airport in a claim against Ten Group under a guarantee arising out of the termination of an advertising contract with Airport Advertising UK.

Using a cost - effective approach to employment litigation, Taft's attorneys have defended individual and class action lawsuits involving claims alleging race, gender, age, disability, and religious discrimination and harassment; retaliation; Family and Medical Leave Act violations; ERISA violations; breach of contract; torts; whistleblower claims; and various other employment - related causes of action.

The Charleston product liability attorneys serve the needs of individuals and businesses in litigation involving personal injury and property damage claims resulting from many different types of product liability.

Robert Barrack dedicates his practice to complex construction and commercial litigation and appeals, including contractual disputes, professional negligence, surety bond claims, subrogation claims, mechanics» liens, business torts, unfair trade practices, bad faith claims, product liability, and real property disputes, as well as construction transactions, on behalf of businesses, public entities, educational institutions, and individuals.

His litigation practice focuses on the defense of toxic tort, occupational diseases, and environmental claims alleging bodily injury and property damage for both individual and mass tort claims.

Funding for the claim has been secured, meaning that there will be no cost to the individuals involved in the group litigation.

penalizes the defendant for engaging in public participation «plaintiff» means a person who initiates or maintains a proceeding against a defendant; «proceeding» means any action, suit, matter, cause, counterclaim, appeal, or originating application that is brought in the Supreme Court or the Provincial Court, but does not include a prosecution for an offence or a crime; «public interest» means the whole of the subject matter invites public attention, or a matter in which the public has some substantial concern because it affects the welfare of citizens, or one to which considerable public notoriety or controversy has attached; «public participation» means communication or conduct aimed at influencing public opinion, or promoting further lawful action by the public or any government body, in relation to an issue of public interest; «Strategic Lawsuit Against Public Participation (SLAPP)» means a claim that arises from a form of expression or public participation, by the person against whom the claim is asserted that was made in connection with an official proceeding or about a matter of public interest; Purposes of this Act: 2 The purposes of this Act are to a) Establish a statutory right to public participation for every individual; b) Encourage individuals to express themselves on matters of public interest; c) Promote broad participation in debates on matters of public interest; d) Discourage the use of litigation as a means of unduly limiting expression on matters of public interest; and, e) Preserve the right of access to the courts for all proceedings and claims that are not brought or maintained for an improper purpose.

Whether in the field of premises liability, product liability, trucking and transportation, automobile liability, construction and / or business litigation claims, I have defended individuals, insurance companies and major corporations in complex litigation within these practice areas.

Here, the individual at the Company tasked with retaining outside counsel and managing the claim should prepare the file and a memorandum with a factual analysis of the claim in order to ease the process of onboarding litigation counsel.

Based in Mayfair, London, the business is a leading investor in litigation and arbitration claims both in and outside the UK and welcomes approaches from companies, partnerships, individuals, lawyers and accountants as well as insolvency practitioners.

For those parties in the group litigation who succeed in their individual claims, the logical conclusion is that they have «won» their case and, by extension, payment of their costs should be covered by the «losing» defendant; but in the event that the winning parties ultimately make up a minority of the larger claimant group, it could be argued that, as a whole, the claimants are the «losing» party, responsible for the defendant's costs.

In parallel state litigation, led the resolution of multi-state and individual state consumer protection claims and lawsuits, as well as state claims alleged by Medicaid Fraud Control Units and similar attorneys general and state representatives.

Stewart Sokol & Larkin's general liability defense spans the distance from individual policy holders to large corporations, and we are committed to helping our clients through liability scenarios ranging from personal injury / wrongful death, premises liability, product liability, uninsured / underinsured motorist liability, insurance coverage litigation, civil rights claims, construction defect to patent / trademark infringement.

Hudson Law provides independent comprehensive legal services to individuals and businesses in the areas of ICBC / Car Accident Injury claims, Civil litigation (contract disputes, etc.), Family Law (Litigation, Negotiation, Mediation and Arbitration), Real Estate Transfers (conveyancing), and Wills anlitigation (contract disputes, etc.), Family Law (Litigation, Negotiation, Mediation and Arbitration), Real Estate Transfers (conveyancing), and Wills anLitigation, Negotiation, Mediation and Arbitration), Real Estate Transfers (conveyancing), and Wills and Estates.

has significant and recognized experience representing individuals and businesses in employment related claims and litigation.

Business Development: Brokering various business dealings that further the diversification of Indian economies Developing and accessing commercial financial programs and services for tribal governments, including tax - exempt offerings and federally - guaranteed housing loans Serving as issuer or underwriter's counsel in tribal bond issuances Ensuring tribal compliance with Bank Secrecy Act and other federal financial regulatory requirements Handling federal and state income, excise, B&O, property and other tax matters for tribes and tribal businesses Chartering tribal business enterprises under tribal, state and federal law Registering and protecting tribal trademarks and copyrights Negotiating franchise agreements for restaurants and retail stores on Indian reservations Custom - tailoring construction contracts for tribes and general contractors Helping secure federal SBA 8 (a) and other contracting preferences for Indian - owned businesses Facilitating contractual relations between tribes and tribal casinos, and gaming vendors Building tribal workers» compensation and self - insurance programs Government Relations: Handling state and federal regulatory matters in the areas of tribal gaming, environmental and cultural resources, workers» compensation, taxation, health care and education Negotiating tribal - state gaming compacts and fuel and cigarette compacts, and inter-local land use and law enforcement agreements Advocacy before the Washington State Gambling Commission, Washington Indian Gaming Association and National Indian Gaming Commission Preparing tribal codes and regulations, including tribal court, commercial, gaming, taxation, energy development, environmental and cultural resources protection, labor & employment, and workers» compensation laws Developing employee handbooks, manuals and personnel policies Advocacy in areas of treaty rights, gaming, jurisdiction, taxation, environmental and cultural resource protection Brokering fee - to - trust and related real estate and jurisdictional transactions Litigation & Appellate Services: Handling complex Indian law litigation, including commercial, labor & employment, tax, land use, treaty rights, natural and cultural resource matters Litigating tribal trust mismanagement claims against the United States, and evaluating tribal and individual property claims under the Indian Claims Limitation Act Defending tribes and tribal insureds from tort claims brought against them in tribal, state and federal courts, including defense tenders pursuant to the Federal Tort Claims Act Assisting tribal insureds in insurance coverage negotiations, and litigation Representing individual tribal members in tribal and state civil and criminal proceedings, including BIA prosecutions and Indian probate proceedings Assisting tribal governments with tribal, state and federal court appeals, including the preparation of amicus curiae briefs Our Indian law & gaming attorneys collaborate to publish the quarterly «Indian Legal Advisor ``, designed to provide Indian Country valuable information about legal and political developments affecting tribLitigation & Appellate Services: Handling complex Indian law litigation, including commercial, labor & employment, tax, land use, treaty rights, natural and cultural resource matters Litigating tribal trust mismanagement claims against the United States, and evaluating tribal and individual property claims under the Indian Claims Limitation Act Defending tribes and tribal insureds from tort claims brought against them in tribal, state and federal courts, including defense tenders pursuant to the Federal Tort Claims Act Assisting tribal insureds in insurance coverage negotiations, and litigation Representing individual tribal members in tribal and state civil and criminal proceedings, including BIA prosecutions and Indian probate proceedings Assisting tribal governments with tribal, state and federal court appeals, including the preparation of amicus 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probate proceedings Assisting tribal governments with tribal, state and federal court appeals, including the preparation of amicus curiae briefs Our Indian law & gaming attorneys collaborate to publish the quarterly «Indian Legal Advisor ``, designed to provide Indian Country valuable information about legal and political developments affecting tribal rClaims Act Assisting tribal insureds in insurance coverage negotiations, and litigation Representing individual tribal members in tribal and state civil and criminal proceedings, including BIA prosecutions and Indian probate proceedings Assisting tribal governments with tribal, state and federal court appeals, including the preparation of amicus curiae briefs Our Indian law & gaming attorneys collaborate to publish the quarterly «Indian Legal Advisor ``, designed to provide Indian Country valuable information about legal and political developments affecting triblitigation Representing individual tribal members in tribal and state civil 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This decision made in respect of a failure of lawyers to file a costs» budget — the opportunity to claim costs was effectively lost at the outset of the litigation by the failure to submit the costs» budget — is the touchstone for legal advisers and their clients in understanding the attitude of the courts to failure by a party to adhere strictly and accurately to the requirements of case management set out in the rules, practice directions, and the tailored orders of the court in the individual case.

He has represented companies and individuals in matters involving allegations of breached noncompete agreements, and frequently advises companies considering or defending litigation over claims of improper use of trade secrets.

If you are an individual that feels you have been unfairly harassed or discriminated against in the workplace, the firm can aggressively enforce and protect your rights by filing appropriate claims with the state and federal agencies, and thereafter procure appropriate documentation necessary to initiate litigation.

He regularly represents employers / plan sponsors, plan administrators and insurers in ERISA and fiduciary litigation involving health and welfare benefits, retirement benefits and compensation plans defending claims brought by individual participants or beneficiaries.

There is no doubt that the litigation funding market is becoming increasingly recognised for the value it brings, such as providing financial resources to enable litigation and arbitration to take place, on both an individual case and portfolio basis, and de-risking and monetising claims.

He has also served as National Coordinating Liability Counsel for a major international insurance company with reference to the defense of products liability claims involving thousands of individual claimants and several class actions consolidated in Federal Multi District Litigation.

The firm handles employment litigation matters and represents individuals and families with nursing home neglect and medical malpractice claims.

Other key figures include Ben Lowans, who handles investment negligence cases on behalf of high - net - worth individuals, in addition to acting for lenders in high - value disputes; Bill Gilliam, who acts for commercial clients; Joe Wilkinson, whose construction litigation expertise makes him a natural choice for professional negligence cases in that area; and managing associate Lee O'Sullivan, who attracts praise for his «redoubtable defence of valuer claims».

The firm represents domestic and international corporations and high net worth individuals in commercial litigation cases involving commercial real estate and construction litigation, lender liability, commercial real estate foreclosures, shareholder and partnership disputes, litigation involving fine art, and professional liability claims for both plaintiffs and defendants.

His experience includes product liability, commercial and business litigation, real estate litigation, insurance coverage disputes, personal injury defense, counseling on corporate and individual insurance claims issues, mass tort litigation, work site accidents, defense of premises liability claims, and construction and building materials defects.

Mr. Johnson's litigation practice spans a broad spectrum and includes defending individuals and corporations in commercial matters, personal injury litigation, and professional negligence claims.

Gary D. White, Jr.'s practice is dedicated to the representation of individuals in tort litigation across the State of Kansas in the areas of automobile negligence, medical malpractice, product liability, wrongful death, federal tort claims, third - party claims against insurance companies, and all other areas of injury litigation.

Janet specialises in all areas of health litigation, including claims made against NHS trusts, health organisations, individual doctors and other healthcare professionals.

Therefore, those claims, as they relate to Mr. Pierce and the other individual defendants in the underlying litigation, remain outstanding.

Our diverse practice includes class actions and individual claims in antitrust and consumer protection, product liability, employment (wage and hour), insurance law, business litigation and professional liability.

I represent individuals and small - to - mid-market businesses in litigation matters, including trade secrets, business owner disputes, fraud claims, real estate disputes, and breaches of contract.

After canvassing the leading substantive - consolidation standards and cases, Judge Jernigan determined that consolidation is appropriate under any test; her decision turned on a litany of facts and factors, including that (i) the company's «nerve center» is its Texas headquarters and all payroll for employees is effectuated from there, (ii) the company's centralized cash - management system and three bank accounts, (iii) all debtor entities were controlled by common officers and directors, (iv) the existence of substantial intercompany claims, (v) credible testimony demonstrated that preparing individual schedules was extraordinarily difficult and required numerous amendments, (vi) a substantial amount of creditors treated the debtors as a single unit, and (vii) that credible counsel had determined that the primary assets of many debtors — D&O litigation claims — are jointly owned by the debtors.

We represent individuals in employment litigation, unfair pay cases and workers» compensation claims.

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.