A good number were individuals
with years of litigation support experience, who picked up a lot of technology and law over the years, were detail oriented yet personable, but had no formal training in any «related» field.
Not exact matches
Magnetar's tactic
of filing lawsuits challenging takeover valuations in order to make money, also known as appraisal arbitrage, has become increasing popular
with hedge funds in recent
years, especially in the merger
litigation hotbed
of Delaware.
Commercial
litigation has been spread thin, as it was last
year,
with a few names standing out such as Tony Siopis SC from Francis Burt Chambers, Steven Penglis
of Freehills, Paul Fitzpatrick
of Clayton Utz, and Kirsty Sutherland
of Corrs Chambers Westgarth.
Actual results, including
with respect to our targets and prospects, could differ materially due to a number
of factors, including the risk that we may not obtain sufficient orders to achieve our targeted revenues; price competition in key markets; the risk that we or our channel partners are not able to develop and expand customer bases and accurately anticipate demand from end customers, which can result in increased inventory and reduced orders as we experience wide fluctuations in supply and demand; the risk that our commercial Lighting Products results will continue to suffer if new issues arise regarding issues related to product quality for this business; the risk that we may experience production difficulties that preclude us from shipping sufficient quantities to meet customer orders or that result in higher production costs and lower margins; our ability to lower costs; the risk that our results will suffer if we are unable to balance fluctuations in customer demand and capacity, including bringing on additional capacity on a timely basis to meet customer demand; the risk that longer manufacturing lead times may cause customers to fulfill their orders
with a competitor's products instead; the risk that the economic and political uncertainty caused by the proposed tariffs by the United States on Chinese goods, and any corresponding Chinese tariffs in response, may negatively impact demand for our products; product mix; risks associated
with the ramp - up
of production
of our new products, and our entry into new business channels different from those in which we have historically operated; the risk that customers do not maintain their favorable perception
of our brand and products, resulting in lower demand for our products; the risk that our products fail to perform or fail to meet customer requirements or expectations, resulting in significant additional costs, including costs associated
with warranty returns or the potential recall
of our products; ongoing uncertainty in global economic conditions, infrastructure development or customer demand that could negatively affect product demand, collectability
of receivables and other related matters as consumers and businesses may defer purchases or payments, or default on payments; risks resulting from the concentration
of our business among few customers, including the risk that customers may reduce or cancel orders or fail to honor purchase commitments; the risk that we are not able to enter into acceptable contractual arrangements
with the significant customers
of the acquired Infineon RF Power business or otherwise not fully realize anticipated benefits
of the transaction; the risk that retail customers may alter promotional pricing, increase promotion
of a competitor's products over our products or reduce their inventory levels, all
of which could negatively affect product demand; the risk that our investments may experience periods
of significant stock price volatility causing us to recognize fair value losses on our investment; the risk posed by managing an increasingly complex supply chain that has the ability to supply a sufficient quantity
of raw materials, subsystems and finished products
with the required specifications and quality; the risk we may be required to record a significant charge to earnings if our goodwill or amortizable assets become impaired; risks relating to confidential information theft or misuse, including through cyber-attacks or cyber intrusion; our ability to complete development and commercialization
of products under development, such as our pipeline
of Wolfspeed products, improved LED chips, LED components, and LED lighting products risks related to our multi-
year warranty periods for LED lighting products; risks associated
with acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures or investments generally; the rapid development
of new technology and competing products that may impair demand or render our products obsolete; the potential lack
of customer acceptance for our products; risks associated
with ongoing
litigation; and other factors discussed in our filings
with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), including our report on Form 10 - K for the fiscal
year ended June 25, 2017, and subsequent reports filed
with the SEC.
The Briscoe Law Firm, PLLC is a full service business
litigation and shareholder rights advocacy firm
with more than 20
years of experience in complex
litigation matters, including claims
of investor and stockholder fraud, shareholder derivative suits, and securities class actions.
Asked about these matters, Kevin Heine, a Bank
of New York Mellon spokesman, said, «We believe an $ 8.5 billion bird - in - the - hand settlement
with significant servicing improvements is a far better result for all investors than the likely outcome following
years of costly
litigation.»
During the past
year, the Audit Committee met
with management and reviewed matters that included the Company's risk assessment and compliance functions, information security, public policy expenditures, treasury and investment matters, accounting industry issues, the reappointment
of our independent auditor, and pending
litigation.
Actual results may vary materially from those expressed or implied by forward - looking statements based on a number
of factors, including, without limitation: (1) risks related to the consummation
of the Merger, including the risks that (a) the Merger may not be consummated within the anticipated time period, or at all, (b) the parties may fail to obtain shareholder approval
of the Merger Agreement, (c) the parties may fail to secure the termination or expiration
of any waiting period applicable under the HSR Act, (d) other conditions to the consummation
of the Merger under the Merger Agreement may not be satisfied, (e) all or part
of Arby's financing may not become available, and (f) the significant limitations on remedies contained in the Merger Agreement may limit or entirely prevent BWW from specifically enforcing Arby's obligations under the Merger Agreement or recovering damages for any breach by Arby's; (2) the effects that any termination
of the Merger Agreement may have on BWW or its business, including the risks that (a) BWW's stock price may decline significantly if the Merger is not completed, (b) the Merger Agreement may be terminated in circumstances requiring BWW to pay Arby's a termination fee
of $ 74 million, or (c) the circumstances
of the termination, including the possible imposition
of a 12 - month tail period during which the termination fee could be payable upon certain subsequent transactions, may have a chilling effect on alternatives to the Merger; (3) the effects that the announcement or pendency
of the Merger may have on BWW and its business, including the risks that as a result (a) BWW's business, operating results or stock price may suffer, (b) BWW's current plans and operations may be disrupted, (c) BWW's ability to retain or recruit key employees may be adversely affected, (d) BWW's business relationships (including, customers, franchisees and suppliers) may be adversely affected, or (e) BWW's management's or employees» attention may be diverted from other important matters; (4) the effect
of limitations that the Merger Agreement places on BWW's ability to operate its business, return capital to shareholders or engage in alternative transactions; (5) the nature, cost and outcome
of pending and future
litigation and other legal proceedings, including any such proceedings related to the Merger and instituted against BWW and others; (6) the risk that the Merger and related transactions may involve unexpected costs, liabilities or delays; (7) other economic, business, competitive, legal, regulatory, and / or tax factors; and (8) other factors described under the heading «Risk Factors» in Part I, Item 1A
of BWW's Annual Report on Form 10 - K for the fiscal
year ended December 25, 2016, as updated or supplemented by subsequent reports that BWW has filed or files
with the SEC.
Both tariff decisions followed
years of trade
litigation,
with frustrated U.S. companies complaining
of trade actions that amounted to «Whac - a-Mole» campaigns to remedy unfair foreign trade practices.
• The character and integrity
of those
with whom you are doing business • Changing technology as it impacts industries (including the banking industry) • Future changes in the law or even how the law might be interpreted differently 10
years from now • Deteriorating international competiveness (as what happened to our tax code) • Emerging competitive threats • Changes in industrial structure; e.g., new sources
of competition • Political influence and unexpected
litigation • Public sector fiscal challenges, demographic changes and challenges managing the nation's healthcare resources
And BP has been busy
with litigation costs from the 2010 oil spill and maintaining its dividend, and will probably get around to energy - source diversification during
year two or three
of the next big oil spike.
This
year, shareholders will have an opportunity to weigh in on the eventual changes amidst a backdrop
of continued multi-billion dollar settlements for allegations
of misconduct regarding a litany
of issues (including the «London Whale» trading fiasco, evidence
of collusion to rig CDS and foreign exchange markets, and continued mortgage - backed security
litigation), along
with the Fed and FDIC's decision to label the Company's «living will» proposal as «not credible.»
The news outlet is embroiled in its own
litigation with Cohen, who is suing BuzzFeed for libel over its publication
of the Steele dossier, a collection
of allegations about Trump's dealings
with Russia, last
year.
Examples
of these risks, uncertainties and other factors include, but are not limited to the impact
of: adverse general economic and related factors, such as fluctuating or increasing levels
of unemployment, underemployment and the volatility
of fuel prices, declines in the securities and real estate markets, and perceptions
of these conditions that decrease the level
of disposable income
of consumers or consumer confidence; adverse events impacting the security
of travel, such as terrorist acts, armed conflict and threats thereof, acts
of piracy, and other international events; the risks and increased costs associated
with operating internationally; our expansion into and investments in new markets; breaches in data security or other disturbances to our information technology and other networks; the spread
of epidemics and viral outbreaks; adverse incidents involving cruise ships; changes in fuel prices and / or other cruise operating costs; any impairment
of our tradenames or goodwill; our hedging strategies; our inability to obtain adequate insurance coverage; our substantial indebtedness, including the ability to raise additional capital to fund our operations, and to generate the necessary amount
of cash to service our existing debt; restrictions in the agreements governing our indebtedness that limit our flexibility in operating our business; the significant portion
of our assets pledged as collateral under our existing debt agreements and the ability
of our creditors to accelerate the repayment
of our indebtedness; volatility and disruptions in the global credit and financial markets, which may adversely affect our ability to borrow and could increase our counterparty credit risks, including those under our credit facilities, derivatives, contingent obligations, insurance contracts and new ship progress payment guarantees; fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates; overcapacity in key markets or globally; our inability to recruit or retain qualified personnel or the loss
of key personnel; future changes relating to how external distribution channels sell and market our cruises; our reliance on third parties to provide hotel management services to certain ships and certain other services; delays in our shipbuilding program and ship repairs, maintenance and refurbishments; future increases in the price
of, or major changes or reduction in, commercial airline services; seasonal variations in passenger fare rates and occupancy levels at different times
of the
year; our ability to keep pace
with developments in technology; amendments to our collective bargaining agreements for crew members and other employee relation issues; the continued availability
of attractive port destinations; pending or threatened
litigation, investigations and enforcement actions; changes involving the tax and environmental regulatory regimes in which we operate; and other factors set forth under «Risk Factors» in our most recently filed Annual Report on Form 10 - K and subsequent filings by the Company
with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
There is an irony that the report from the «Centre for policy studies» failed to mention that the NHS is the only public body, that we are aware
of, that has it's own full time
litigation authority costing some # 7 million per
year set up to deal
with the complaints from patients regarding treatment they have received from a healthcare system that is supposed to protect them.
The agreement resolves
litigation that has been pending for over a
year in New Jersey,
with a coalition
of individuals and advocacy groups seeking to void LG's approval to build a 143 - foot - high corporate headquarters Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey.
Fahey will also be involved
with pending
litigation, including a
year - long legal fight
with COR Development over the future
of Syracuse's Inner Harbor.
With his current work, and his
years in private practice handling both criminal and civil
litigation, Mr. McNally is well - prepared to take on the daily, diverse responsibilities
of a Supreme Court justice.
But the church, along
with organizations such as the Boy Scouts
of America, has said a one -
year look - back period would open the floodgates to
litigation against organizations that could have to defend themselves in cases involving alleged abusers who have been dead or retired for
years or decades.
The plan to close Indian Point, which would take place over the course
of the next four
years, was announced earlier this
year by Cuomo and came as the product
of years of negotiations and even
litigation with the plant owner, Entergy.
An agreement between Cuomo and Entergy will punctuate
years of negotiations and
litigation between parties to shut the plant down, which in addition to being perched atop two fault lines, has been cited
with 40 safety and operational «events» — hiccups in its internal operations — since 2012 alone.
With over 29
years of experience, Gherson's expertise extends from meeting the migration needs
of international business people and those
of UK - based companies to
litigation in all UK jurisdictions.
The Manhattan Beach, Calif., school district has settled a special education lawsuit for $ 6.7 million, bringing to an end six
years of litigation between the district and the parents
of a student
with autism.
With over twenty
years of legal experience as a
Litigation Paralegal, Tish provides solid analytical and research skills that focus on business ethics for her clients.
Such statements reflect the current views
of Barnes & Noble
with respect to future events, the outcome
of which is subject to certain risks, including, among others, the general economic environment and consumer spending patterns, decreased consumer demand for Barnes & Noble's products, low growth or declining sales and net income due to various factors, possible disruptions in Barnes & Noble's computer systems, telephone systems or supply chain, possible risks associated
with data privacy, information security and intellectual property, possible work stoppages or increases in labor costs, possible increases in shipping rates or interruptions in shipping service, effects
of competition, possible risks that inventory in channels
of distribution may be larger than able to be sold, possible risks associated
with changes in the strategic direction
of the device business, including possible reduction in sales
of content, accessories and other merchandise and other adverse financial impacts, possible risk that component parts will be rendered obsolete or otherwise not be able to be effectively utilized in devices to be sold, possible risk that financial and operational forecasts and projections are not achieved, possible risk that returns from consumers or channels
of distribution may be greater than estimated, the risk that digital sales growth is less than expectations and the risk that it does not exceed the rate
of investment spend, higher - than - anticipated store closing or relocation costs, higher interest rates, the performance
of Barnes & Noble's online, digital and other initiatives, the success
of Barnes & Noble's strategic investments, unanticipated increases in merchandise, component or occupancy costs, unanticipated adverse
litigation results or effects, product and component shortages, the potential adverse impact on the Company's businesses resulting from the Company's prior reviews
of strategic alternatives and the potential separation
of the Company's businesses, the risk that the transactions
with Microsoft and Pearson do not achieve the expected benefits for the parties or impose costs on the Company in excess
of what the Company anticipates, including the risk that NOOK Media's applications are not commercially successful or that the expected distribution
of those applications is not achieved, risks associated
with the international expansion contemplated by the relationship
with Microsoft, including that it is not successful or is delayed, the risk that NOOK Media is not able to perform its obligations under the Microsoft and Pearson commercial agreements and the consequences thereof, risks associated
with the restatement contained in, the delayed filing
of, and the material weakness in internal controls described in Barnes & Noble's Annual Report on Form 10 - K for the fiscal
year ended April 27, 2013, risks associated
with the SEC investigation disclosed in the quarterly report on Form 10 - Q for the fiscal quarter ended October 26, 2013, risks associated
with the ongoing efforts to rationalize the NOOK business and the expected costs and benefits
of such efforts and associated risks and other factors which may be outside
of Barnes & Noble's control, including those factors discussed in detail in Item 1A, «Risk Factors,» in Barnes & Noble's Annual Report on Form 10 - K for the fiscal
year ended April 27, 2013, and in Barnes & Noble's other filings made hereafter from time to time
with the SEC.
Such statements reflect the current views
of Barnes & Noble
with respect to future events, the outcome
of which is subject to certain risks, including, among others, the effect
of the proposed separation
of NOOK Media, the general economic environment and consumer spending patterns, decreased consumer demand for Barnes & Noble's products, low growth or declining sales and net income due to various factors, possible disruptions in Barnes & Noble's computer systems, telephone systems or supply chain, possible risks associated
with data privacy, information security and intellectual property, possible work stoppages or increases in labor costs, possible increases in shipping rates or interruptions in shipping service, effects
of competition, possible risks that inventory in channels
of distribution may be larger than able to be sold, possible risks associated
with changes in the strategic direction
of the device business, including possible reduction in sales
of content, accessories and other merchandise and other adverse financial impacts, possible risk that component parts will be rendered obsolete or otherwise not be able to be effectively utilized in devices to be sold, possible risk that financial and operational forecasts and projections are not achieved, possible risk that returns from consumers or channels
of distribution may be greater than estimated, the risk that digital sales growth is less than expectations and the risk that it does not exceed the rate
of investment spend, higher - than - anticipated store closing or relocation costs, higher interest rates, the performance
of Barnes & Noble's online, digital and other initiatives, the success
of Barnes & Noble's strategic investments, unanticipated increases in merchandise, component or occupancy costs, unanticipated adverse
litigation results or effects, product and component shortages, risks associated
with the commercial agreement
with Samsung, the potential adverse impact on the Company's businesses resulting from the Company's prior reviews
of strategic alternatives and the potential separation
of the Company's businesses (including
with respect to the timing
of the completion thereof), the risk that the transactions
with Pearson and Samsung do not achieve the expected benefits for the parties or impose costs on the Company in excess
of what the Company anticipates, including the risk that NOOK Media's applications are not commercially successful or that the expected distribution
of those applications is not achieved, risks associated
with the international expansion previously undertaken, including any risks associated
with a reduction
of international operations following termination
of the Microsoft commercial agreement, the risk that NOOK Media is not able to perform its obligations under the Pearson and Samsung commercial agreements and the consequences thereof, the risks associated
with the termination
of Microsoft commercial agreement, including potential customer losses, risks associated
with the restatement contained in, the delayed filing
of, and the material weakness in internal controls described in Barnes & Noble's Annual Report on Form 10 - K for the fiscal
year ended April 27, 2013, risks associated
with the SEC investigation disclosed in the quarterly report on Form 10 - Q for the fiscal quarter ended October 26, 2013, risks associated
with the ongoing efforts to rationalize the NOOK business and the expected costs and benefits
of such efforts and associated risks and other factors which may be outside
of Barnes & Noble's control, including those factors discussed in detail in Item 1A, «Risk Factors,» in Barnes & Noble's Annual Report on Form 10 - K for the fiscal
year ended May 3, 2014, and in Barnes & Noble's other filings made hereafter from time to time
with the SEC.
Such statements reflect the current views
of Barnes & Noble
with respect to future events, the outcome
of which is subject to certain risks, including, among others, the general economic environment and consumer spending patterns, decreased consumer demand for Barnes & Noble's products, low growth or declining sales and net income due to various factors, including store closings, higher - than - anticipated or increasing costs, including
with respect to store closings, relocation, occupancy (including in connection
with lease renewals) and labor costs, the effects
of competition, the risk
of insufficient access to financing to implement future business initiatives, risks associated
with data privacy and information security, risks associated
with Barnes & Noble's supply chain, including possible delays and disruptions and increases in shipping rates, various risks associated
with the digital business, including the possible loss
of customers, declines in digital content sales, risks and costs associated
with ongoing efforts to rationalize the digital business and the digital business not being able to perform its obligations under the Samsung commercial agreement and the consequences thereof, the risk that financial and operational forecasts and projections are not achieved, the performance
of Barnes & Noble's initiatives including but not limited to its new store concept and e-commerce initiatives, unanticipated adverse
litigation results or effects, potential infringement
of Barnes & Noble's intellectual property by third parties or by Barnes & Noble
of the intellectual property
of third parties, and other factors, including those factors discussed in detail in Item 1A, «Risk Factors,» in Barnes & Noble's Annual Report on Form 10 - K for the fiscal
year ended April 30, 2016, and in Barnes & Noble's other filings made hereafter from time to time
with the SEC.
And BP has been busy
with litigation costs from the 2010 oil spill and maintaining its dividend, and will probably get around to energy - source diversification during
year two or three
of the next big oil spike.
The registration statement shall also contain either a full and complete disclosure
of any
litigation or unresolved complaint filed within the preceding five
years with a governmental authority
of the Commonwealth, any other state or the United States relating to the operation
of the credit services business, or a notarized statement that there has been no
litigation or unresolved complaint filed within the preceding five
years with the governmental authority
of the Commonwealth, any other state or the United States relating to the operation
of the credit services business.
I know from my
years of defending inspectors in
litigation and assisting insurance carriers
with claims all over the country that the requirements for what must be in an inspection contract vary widely among the states that have regulations in place.
An attorney
with Troutman Sanders, Evan is new to animal law, but it's his
years of experience in all phases
of litigation, including trials and mediation, that helped make a difference for the animals in this case.
A six -
year legal battle between Sony and a group
of lawyers in the United States has finally concluded,
with the console maker agreeing to settle the
litigation with a multi-million dollar payment.
DOE also claims 6
years lead time for nuclear; at a round table discussion
with utility CEOs (from a business site I didn't bookmark and cant find), one
of them said jestingly that a new nuclear plant takes 15
years — 5 for design & permitting, 5 for
litigation, and 5 for construction.
Lawyers did not know in 1908
with the release
of the Model T that 100
years of injury
litigation would follow.
According to a January 2018 Seyfarth Shaw LLP report titled «2017 Patent
Litigation: A Statistical Overview,» the past 5 years have seen a «significant increase» of patent litigation cases filed with the Patent Trial and Appeals Board (PTAB) and the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circu
Litigation: A Statistical Overview,» the past 5
years have seen a «significant increase»
of patent
litigation cases filed with the Patent Trial and Appeals Board (PTAB) and the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circu
litigation cases filed
with the Patent Trial and Appeals Board (PTAB) and the Court
of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC).
Timothy Burke is an attorney
with over 13
years of experience representing clients in
litigation and transactional matters.
My first seven
years were spent primarily on the defense side, where I developed an intense frustration
with insurance carriers who would settle meritless claims for nuisance value when the better long - term view would have been to fight against vexatious
litigation as a matter
of principle.
«The legal job market in Canada is expected to see modest gains in the
year ahead,
with growth in the
litigation and corporate law practice areas driving much
of the hiring,» according to the guide's overview
of trends in Canada.
Lindblom has more than 18
years of product management and marketing leadership
with companies such as LexisNexis, Bloomberg, and Wanted Analytics, and she led the creation
of the
litigation and client development analytics categories while at LexisNexis CourtLink.
After graduating from the University
of Pennsylvania Law School in 1985, I spent nineteen
years in
litigation practice,
with a focus upon federal
litigation involving large damages and complex issues.
For more than 25
years, the firm has successfully represented sovereign states in disputes
with other states, and has extensive experience in
litigation before the International Court
of Justice in The Hague.
He has over 32
years of experience as a
litigation attorney in the State
of Connecticut,
with an established practice for over 27
years in the City
of Hartford, handling matters involving personal injury, automobile accidents, medical malpractice, wrongful death, workers» compensation, employment discrimination, wrongful termination, civil rights violations, social security disability, criminal law, contract disputes, divorce and family law.
With over 11
years of litigation experience, Mr. Vegter is committed to direct, effective representation
of clients and their interests.
As a Partner in the firm's
Litigation Division for over 25
years, John dealt
with a wide range
of substantial commercial disputes,
with experience
of resolving cases in the Courts, by arbitration and through ADR.
Claudia joined the BoyarMiller
Litigation Group in 2013, bringing with her over 15 years of legal experience in complex commercial, business and bankruptcy l
Litigation Group in 2013, bringing
with her over 15
years of legal experience in complex commercial, business and bankruptcy
litigationlitigation.
Dawn has been working as a Paralegal in the legal field for 19
years,
with the majority
of that time has been primarily in the law practices involved in personal injury
litigation.
With more than 40 years of experience, James is a Florida Bar Board Certified Specialist in Civil Trial law with extensive experience in handling high - risk cases and regional litigation management in commercial, drug & medical device and product liability ca
With more than 40
years of experience, James is a Florida Bar Board Certified Specialist in Civil Trial law
with extensive experience in handling high - risk cases and regional litigation management in commercial, drug & medical device and product liability ca
with extensive experience in handling high - risk cases and regional
litigation management in commercial, drug & medical device and product liability cases.
She has 21
years of experience in
litigation support, electronic discovery and channel management
with particular expertise in mergers and acquisitions
with an emphasis on the Hart - Scott - Rodino process and second request compliance.
Founded in Washington, D.C. in 2008 by industry veterans
with more than 50
years of litigation and consulting experience combined, iDS provides consulting, data analytics, processing and hosting
of electronically stored information (ESI), and expert services in the areas
of electronic discovery, digital forensics, and enterprise applications.
With over 224
years of combined
litigation experience, our personal injury lawyers and legal team members know how to protect the rights
of personal injury victims.