Sentences with phrase «on behalf of shareholders in»

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Rolfe v Rolfe (2010)[2010] 2 BCLC 525 Appeared in a High Court trial on behalf of a shareholder in relation to a dispute over the composition of the board of directors of a company.

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«The Newell Board recognizes the importance of having the right mix of skills, expertise and experience and is committed to continuously reviewing its capabilities and ongoing refreshment on behalf of shareholders,» it said in a statement.

Rigrodsky & Long, P.A., with offices in Wilmington, Delaware, Garden City, New York, and San Francisco, California, has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars on behalf of investors and achieved substantial corporate governance reforms in numerous cases nationwide, including federal securities fraud actions, shareholder class actions, and shareholder derivative actions.

She has prosecuted a wide range of class action matters for over a decade, helping to recover millions in settlements on behalf of shareholders.

In addition to his efforts on behalf of shareholders, he has represented numerous patent holders in enforcing their patent rightIn addition to his efforts on behalf of shareholders, he has represented numerous patent holders in enforcing their patent rightin enforcing their patent rights.

One lawsuit filed yesterday in Northern California on behalf of a Facebook shareholder, Jeremiah Hallisey, alleges the company's senior management «breached their fiduciary duties by failing to prevent the initial misappropriation [of user data by CA] and, after learning of it in 2015, failing to inform affected Facebook users or the public markets».

-- An issuer may not include in its proxy materials a shareholder proposal submitted by a person in such person's capacity as a proxy, representative, agent, or person otherwise acting on behalf of a shareholder.».

• The SEC should address «the practice of «proposal by proxy,» where the proponent of a resolution — typically one of the corporate gadflies — has no skin in the game, but rather receives permission to act «on behalf» of a shareholder that meets the threshold.»

In January 2017, the Group received approval of the Delaware Chancery Court for a $ 5.6 million settlement it achieved on behalf of a class of shareholders of Physicians Formula Holdings Inc. over an ignored merger offer in 201In January 2017, the Group received approval of the Delaware Chancery Court for a $ 5.6 million settlement it achieved on behalf of a class of shareholders of Physicians Formula Holdings Inc. over an ignored merger offer in 201in 2012.

On January 19th, 2016, a federal judge preliminarily approved a class action settlement on behalf of JPMC shareholders who alleged suffering losses as a result of the bank's supplying false and misleading statements concerning the risks and losses arising from the secret proprietary trading activities of the «London Whale,» a rogue London - based JPMC trader who caused the bank to suffer $ 6.2 billion in losseOn January 19th, 2016, a federal judge preliminarily approved a class action settlement on behalf of JPMC shareholders who alleged suffering losses as a result of the bank's supplying false and misleading statements concerning the risks and losses arising from the secret proprietary trading activities of the «London Whale,» a rogue London - based JPMC trader who caused the bank to suffer $ 6.2 billion in losseon behalf of JPMC shareholders who alleged suffering losses as a result of the bank's supplying false and misleading statements concerning the risks and losses arising from the secret proprietary trading activities of the «London Whale,» a rogue London - based JPMC trader who caused the bank to suffer $ 6.2 billion in losses.

A shareholder may in the course of running the business make purchases or pay expenses with their own money on behalf of the corporation (especially when the corporation is initially being formed and is not generating sufficient cash flow).

Salting that wound is a class - action lawsuit, filed today in California's Northern district, on behalf of the social media giant's shareholders.

«On behalf of our Board and management, we appreciate the significant support of our shareholders as we continue to transform GM and increase the value of their investment,» said Mary T. Barra, chairman and CEO, in a news release.

In this corner we have Professor Randall Thomas of Vanderbilt Law School who said this approach made sense because it «lends itself to allowing these nominees, if elected, to focus on independent decision - making and fulfilling their fiduciary obligations on behalf of shareholders.»

All IRC section 501 (c)(3) organizations, including churches and religious organizations, must abide by certain rules: ■ their net earnings may not inure to any private shareholder or individual, ■ they must not provide a substantial benefit to private interests, ■ they must not devote a substantial part of their activities to attempting to influence legislation, ■ they must not participate in, or intervene in, any political campaign on behalf of (or in opposition to) any candidate for public office, and ■ the organization's purposes and activities may

IMF said in a statement to the Australian Securities Exchange this morning it was acting on behalf of current and former shareholders in Treasury Wine Estates.

Ms Gilsenan said the action was being brought on behalf of Treasury shareholders «who lost millions of dollars when the company revealed the full extent of the problem in July last year».

And, it is also an undeniable fact that a company (business) derives its true value from its earnings power, in other words, the amount of cash flow it is capable of generating on its shareholders» behalf.

If you can't trust that the executives manage these assets to the best of their abilities on behalf of the shareholders, there can be no discussion: the idea must be placed in the «no thanks» - pile.

This was sent on behalf of myself, Guy Thomas & some other (smaller) shareholders, representing an aggregate 5 % shareholding in Argo.

Noting the current shareholder base (who mostly appear to be investing on behalf of private client portfolios), the remaining 4.6 yr LE, and the expected ramp - up in maturities & NAV, a vote for a wind - up doesn't appear likely (or smart).

Azzad engages in shareholder advocacy on behalf of investors in accordance with our ethical proxy voting guidelines.

Instead, it is the individual operating results of each respective company that will reward shareholders in accordance with the business results that individual companies have achieved on their behalf.

The services to be provided by Recipients may include, but are not limited to, the following: assistance in the offering and sale of Fund shares and in other aspects of the marketing of the shares to clients or prospective clients of the respective recipients; answering routine inquiries concerning the Funds; assisting in the establishment and maintenance of accounts or sub-accounts in the Funds and in processing purchase and redemption transactions; making the Funds» investment plan and shareholder services available; and providing such other information and services to investors in shares of the Funds as the Distributor or the Trust, on behalf of the Funds, may reasonably request.

TORONTO, Sept. 6, 2011 / CNW / — Jaguar Financial Corporation («Jaguar»)(TSX: JFC), a shareholder of Research In Motion Limited («RIM» or the «Company»), on behalf of itself and other supportive shareholders, today called upon the Directors of RIM to establish and carry out a formal process for the maximization of shareholder value.

Among them is Steve Milloy who, May 2008, intervened in an Exxon shareholder meeting on behalf of all those shareholders who think that Exxon's core business should be drilling oil and creating value for shareholders — not getting distracted by trying to make themselves look cuter for their Watermelon (green on the outside, red on the inside) critics.

Kleanthous v Paphitis [2011] EWHC 2287 Appeared on behalf of three respondents at the hearing of an application brought by a minority shareholder in the Ryman Group to continue derivative proceedings against Theo Paphitis and others.

David was also instructed on behalf of the Petitioners (led by Martin Griffiths Q.C.) in a major unfair prejudice petition involving a dispute between the shareholders in one of England's leading house builders and giving rise to questions relating to valuation of the minority shareholder's shares and pro rata vs. discounted valuation in the context of an alleged «quasi-partnership» company (the case settled on the first day of trial).

Defending technology company and its board of directors in multimillion dollar PA state court action brought by founder / consultant / shareholder alleging claims for breach of fiduciary duty, breach of contract, and rescission; prosecuting action in NJ federal court on behalf of executive terminated in breach of his employment agreement; defending companies and their majority owners in numerous state court actions throughout NY and NJ alleging breach of contract and fraud; defending company in connection with DOL investigation regarding misclassification of employees; defending health - tech entrepreneur in connection with DOL investigation regarding unemployment insurance fraud; counseling global company and its US subsidiary in connection with various employment law matters; and negotiating numerous separation agreements.

Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan is building a claim on behalf of BT shareholders and funders against the company over an accounting scandal in its Italian business.

International arbitration is a Shearman trademark, and during the time of our research it was fighting for the largest potential award in arbitral tribunal history, a whopping $ 50 billion from Russia on behalf of former controlling shareholders of bankrupt oil giant Yukos.

Re Sophos Plc (2010) Instructed on behalf of the majority shareholders to advise in relation to the sale of Sophos Plc to a private equity firm (with Leslie Kosmin QC).

The firm was co-counsel for the class in McKenna v. Gammon Gold et al., 2010 ONSC 1591 and 2011 ONSC 6630 a securities misrepresentation case brought on behalf of both prospectus and secondary market shareholders.

Lindsay Kenney acts on behalf of local and international clients in relation to business disputes, fraud claims, partnership and shareholder disputes, in bankruptcy proceedings, construction claims, employment litigation, intellectual property litigation, defamation claims, professional liability issues, complex litigation matters and other administrative and regulatory issues, including appeals.

That suit said women only hold two of nine seats on Ogletree Deakins» board of directors and alleged $ 100 million in underpayment on behalf of about 100 non-equity shareholders nationwide.

Lamb's recent client successes include securing a dismissal on behalf of the board of a publicly traded company of three shareholder derivative and class action complaints in Ohio and Texas challenging the fairness of a $ 2.5 billion merger transaction and prevailing in an arbitration involving a dispute over the proper accounting treatment of certain items in connection with another client's purchase of a business.

In naming Mr. Klieger to its Top 100 list, The Hollywood Reporter cited his work in 2016 on behalf of Sumner M. Redstone, the controlling shareholder of Viacom Inc. and CBS CorporatioIn naming Mr. Klieger to its Top 100 list, The Hollywood Reporter cited his work in 2016 on behalf of Sumner M. Redstone, the controlling shareholder of Viacom Inc. and CBS Corporatioin 2016 on behalf of Sumner M. Redstone, the controlling shareholder of Viacom Inc. and CBS Corporation.

Alexandra has significant experience attacking and defending hostile bids on behalf of acquirers or targets and has also provided assistance to companies in respect of proxy battles and contested shareholder meetings.

David specialises in commercial litigation including competition claims and claims on behalf of shareholders, and is Head of both the Litigation & Dispute Resolution Group as well as the Group Action Litigation department.

Members of the Team are instructed on behalf of companies, their shareholders and directors, in matters involving both public and private companies, from members of the FTSE 100 to single shareholder - director companies.

There are a number of practical advantages for such shareholders to bringing an unfair prejudice petition instead of a derivative claim (for example, the broad grounds for relief, the flexible nature of the relief that may be sought, and the fact that there are fewer procedural hurdles to overcome), and there may be significant disadvantages in bringing a derivative claim (the initial procedural phases can be costly, and relief must be sought on behalf of the company).

Mr. Girard currently serves on the leadership team in the Target and Sony data breach actions; serves as lead counsel in derivative litigation on behalf of Wal - Mart shareholders arising out of alleged bribery in Mexico, lead counsel for commodities investors in litigation arising out of the collapse of a commodities futures merchant, and lead counsel in a multi-district «pay for delay» antitrust proceeding against major pharmaceutical companies.

In addition, we represent companies in private shareholder and derivative actions and have conducted internal and special investigations covering accounting, disclosure, insider trading, and other matters on behalf of audit and specially formed board committees of issuing companieIn addition, we represent companies in private shareholder and derivative actions and have conducted internal and special investigations covering accounting, disclosure, insider trading, and other matters on behalf of audit and specially formed board committees of issuing companiein private shareholder and derivative actions and have conducted internal and special investigations covering accounting, disclosure, insider trading, and other matters on behalf of audit and specially formed board committees of issuing companies.

Claire joins HJA from fellow London firm Fletcher Day, and brings a wealth of experience in handling a range of contentious cases, including shareholder disputes, insolvency litigation and complex claims on behalf of high - profile individuals.

I wish that the LSUC would set up a committee with just that mandate instead of continuing to waste its time looking at ways to sell our independence and the true public interest out to nonlawyer entities that intelligence and experience show are and will increasingly be anti-competitive, will add two more layers of overhead, will put profit seeking on behalf of remote shareholders ahead of our ethos of giving advice that is in the best interests of the client not ourselves.

Acting for the RBoS Shareholders Action Group on behalf of institutional clients and over 35,000 individual shareholders, bringing claims in excess of # 1 billion against RBS over its 2008 rights issue following the acquisition Shareholders Action Group on behalf of institutional clients and over 35,000 individual shareholders, bringing claims in excess of # 1 billion against RBS over its 2008 rights issue following the acquisition shareholders, bringing claims in excess of # 1 billion against RBS over its 2008 rights issue following the acquisition of ABN Amro.

It also rejected the argument that a multiple derivative action comprises two derivative actions (one by the shareholders on behalf of the parent company against the subsidiary for its failure to sue the wrongdoers and one by the parent company on behalf of the subsidiary against the wrongdoers), neither of which was maintainable (the first because the subsidiary owed the parent no duty to sue the wrongdoers and the second because the parent company was in control of the subsidiary).

Only in exceptional circumstances, for example where the wrongdoer is a majority shareholder, have minority shareholders been able to obtain the court's permission to bring a derivative claim on behalf of the company.

A controversial plan to create a new company stock at US company Facebook, which resulted in legal action on behalf of some of its shareholders, has been dropped by CEO Mark Zuckerberg.