Sentences with phrase «litigation against the firm»

Goodwin Procter is to take on a team of 26 King & Wood Mallesons (KWM) lawyers in London, with the team hire granted as part of a deal that also saw KWM drop litigation against the firm and corporate partner Richard Lever.

Ferraro told the DBR that the settlement is somewhere between the $ 10 million he offered Lynn Kelley and the $ 35 million she requested in years of litigation against the firm cofounded by her late husband.

The decision on whether one will be granted to the complaint and if the three plaintiffs will even be allowed to pursue litigation against the firm is expected to be made later this spring.

Not exact matches

Index funds are one of a number of issues in a 401 (k) lawsuit against Anthem, Inc. brought by the St. Louis law firm of Schlichter, Bogard & Denton, the big kahuna in the world of 401 (k) plan litigation, this January.

Hagens Berman is one of the most successful auto litigation law firms in the U.S. and is presently leading nationwide cases against Volkswagen, GM, Mercedes and Fiat Chrysler for use of diesel emissions - cheating software.

When news broke in 2015 of Volkswagen's massive diesel emissions - cheating scandal, Hagens Berman was the first firm in the nation to file suit against the automaker for its egregious fraud, going on to represent thousands of owners in litigation and take a leading role on the Plaintiffs» Steering Committee that would finalize a $ 14.7 billion, record - breaking settlement for owners.

BY MICHAEL RICONDA New City — Amid debate, the Rockland County Legislature's Planning & Public Works and Budget & Finance committees approved an extension of their agreement with the law firm of Harris Beach, PLLC to continue litigation stemming from a particularly difficult lawsuit filed against the county by West Gate Landscaping, Inc..

The Town Board voted, 4 - 1, to hire the Hancock Estabrook law firm to «commence litigation» against the Zoning Board.

New City — Amid debate, the Rockland County Legislature's Planning & Public Works and Budget & Finance committees approved an extension of their agreement with the law firm of Harris Beach, PLLC to continue litigation stemming from a particularly difficult lawsuit filed against the county by West Gate Landscaping, Inc..

Pawa's firm was absorbed by Hagens Berman Sobol Shapiro earlier this month «in an effort to pursue climate change litigation against companies.»

Pawa's firm was acquired by Hagens Berman earlier this year «in an effort to pursue climate change litigation against companies,» and Pawa is now leading the San Francisco and Oakland cases.

US litigation firm poised to file claims against banks for foreign exchange rate rigging as US settlements are confirmed

Mesa Law Firm successfully represented its client in a commercial litigation matter against a large credit card company involving claims of breach of contract, violation of Florida Consumer Collection Practices Act and slander of credit.

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.

Kevin J. Conroy is an associate in the firm's Litigation Department where he focuses on securities disputes, shareholder actions against corporate directors and officers, and intellectual property matters.

While our firm attempts to negotiate and settle cases as early on as possible, our skilled litigators represent clients in mediation and arbitration proceedings and vigorously defend against medical malpractice claims at all stages of the litigation process, including appeals.

Our team of Texas securities litigation attorneys have recovered a significant amount in settlements for investors against some of the toughest defense firms in the U.S..

The firm is active in follow - on damages litigation and acts for several Deutsche Bahn entities in claims against 11 companies that participated in the pre-stressed steel cartel.

A female litigation partner at Chadbourne & Parke who last year filed a $ 100m gender discrimination suit against the firm has been expelled from its partnership.

This time it was purportedly the representative of a Japanese law firm wanting local representation for litigation against debtors in the US.

The case involved a group of litigation funders that financed a $ 1.6 bn case brought by Excalibur Ventures, an aspiring oil exploration firm, against two US oil companies.

Since the middle of this decade, those networks have appeared to give them a hedge against a downturn — the sort of hedge that American firms have with their litigation and bankruptcy practices.

Specialist claimant firm Leigh Day & Co has billed # 105m in fees for its work on the class action brought against oil company Trafigura, in one of the highest - ever costs claims for a single litigation case.

A pair of recent filings in US litigation over alleged foreign exchange rate manipulation has revealed a dispute that pits Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan against plaintiffs firms Hausfeld and Scott + Scott.

An Arkansas woman who contends she was scared into surgery to remove vaginal mesh to bolster her position in litigation has filed a lawsuit against her former law firm and...

The firm provides full services in the areas of general practice including, but not limited to, civil litigation, plaintiff negligence claims, worker's compensation, social security disability, criminal defense, domestic relations, divorce, custody, real estate, corporate and business transactions, wills, estate planning and estate settlement, bankruptcy, business collections, municipal law, zoning and claims against the government.

The Union Leader editorial board blasts New Hampshire Attorney General Joe Foster's contingency fee arrangement with the Cohen Milstein plaintiffs» firm for «prescription opioid» litigation against pharmaceutical companies.

The partners at Klafter Olsen & Lesser LLP founded their firm to bring the highest level of representation to contingency fee litigation to fight and prevail against the top defense law firms in the country.

The Court held that their cause of action against the defendant law firm, for allegedly providing negligent tax advice, arose when Canada Revenue disallowed their charitable tax credits, not when their litigation with Canada Revenue was settled.

Examples of his recent case - load are: led by Ed Pepperall QC in a large - scale action arising from a defective share sale; defended solicitors from allegations arising from property transactions, including alleged breaches of the Etridge guidance; acting for a claimant against solicitors who negligently handled his litigation; defending an IFA from allegations of inappropriately risky investment advice; acting for solicitors claiming contributions from another firm in respect of their own liability for breach of trust; advising clients on a claim against surveyors for losses arising from negligent property valuations.

In 2011, J&M brought litigation against bar authorities in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut requesting that the enforcement of the «antiquated» ethical rule that restricts nonlawyer ownership of law firms be enjoined.

Herbert Smith Freehills (HSF) litigation heavyweight Mark Shillito is running against corporate partner James Palmer for the role of senior partner at the firm.

No firms gain more by dragging out litigation than the big firms because they have the clients with the tens and hundreds of millions of dollars of capitalization who can afford, with the help of the taxpayer, to pay the astronomical fees they charge for as long as it takes to take on similar corporations similarly represented, or to squash the little guy (which is why FCT has McCarthy's on retainer and Stewart has Borden's on retainer — the given real estate file / title insurance claim is small potatoes but the title insurers make it dead obvious that if you sue them, you will up against a Big Firm.

The firm is already engaged in Germany and has financed various significant cases, including sophisticated legal proceedings for the remuneration of infrastructure construction work against a foreign sovereign state pleading state immunity and a securities litigation against a major German bank.

Some members of the Association of Litigation Funders also provide financing to law firms wishing to manage their exposure to conditional fee arrangements in litigation work, and can offer financing against other litigation - related risks, such as a portfolio of litigatiLitigation Funders also provide financing to law firms wishing to manage their exposure to conditional fee arrangements in litigation work, and can offer financing against other litigation - related risks, such as a portfolio of litigatilitigation work, and can offer financing against other litigation - related risks, such as a portfolio of litigatilitigation - related risks, such as a portfolio of litigationlitigation claims.

Our attorneys regularly litigate complex unfair trade practices, antitrust, business torts and contract actions against major regional and national law firms and often serve as local counsel to out - of - state firms engaged in litigation in Connecticut state and federal courts.

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.

The lawyers at The Cochran Firm — Dothan are already engaged in complex litigations against the opioid manufacturers and distributors on behalf of local governments (cities and counties) for fraud and public nuisance.

We are continually pushing the boundaries of what can be done by arranging tailored programs for our Law Firm partners to ensure that their clients are properly insured against the risks they face in their litigation journey.

The Mavrick Law Firm also has successfully represented South Florida employers in litigation against former employees who have abused their trust relationship with the employer.

We need your firm to issue demand notice when require or possible litigation and to bring actions in court against any customers now and in our future supplied since there is an agreement in place.

The Firm was involved in a litigation concerning corporate issues against dissident shareholder members

Before joining CAM LLP, I practiced in the area of insurance defence with a large private firm and then I moved to Alberta Justice when I was counsel for the Motor Vehicle Accident Claims Fund as well as general litigation counsel defending claims against the Province.

The firm's litigation team aimed to help its client gain control of the investment by pursuing twin civil and criminal claims against the investors, enlisting the help of forensic accountants and court - appointed experts to provide evidence of the fraud.

Harjie is frequently involved in demanding and complex land and property related disputes and is the firm's lead partner on all commercial landlord and tenant litigation including contested lease renewals, lease termination, disputed dilapidation and service charge claims, actions against telecommunication operators, actions for breach of covenants, possession claims and enforcement.

As a side note, the suit was filed by the law firm of Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, which specializes in litigation, is representing Motorola against Apple on multiple fronts, and is known for its closeness to Google and long - standing relationship with IBM.

Kuntz, whose firm has been retained by the government of British Columbia in its litigation against tobacco companies, noted that lawyers dealing with large volumes of edocuments have already caught on.

In addition to heading the firm's litigation practice in the North, Sally Emerton heads the professional negligence team and has a substantial track record acting for banks and building societies in disputes against solicitors, valuers and other professionals.

Gordons LLP's «commercial and practical» professional negligence practice is led by James Laycock and includes Andrew Breckenridge, a banking litigation specialist who joined in January 2017 from DWF, and Stephen McVey, whose experience includes acting in a multimillion - pound claim against a firm of accountants relating to tax avoidance schemes.

Chad Hemmat began his legal education serving as a member of the famed Hawaiian law firm of Schutter & Glickstein PC, during the appellate litigation of, what was then, the largest individual jury verdict ever received against General Motors.