Litigation Law

Ixia to Acquire BreakingPoint Systems, Inc. – msnbc.com

Safe Harbor under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 Certain statements made in this press release are forward-looking statements, including, without limitation, statements regarding the potential acquisition of BreakingPoint and future …

Vote set on writing bank settlement into Calif. law – msnbc.com

Lenders’ organizations joined by the California Chamber of Commerce said in a letter to lawmakers on Friday that the final legislation is an improvement, though they still fear it will “encourage frivolous litigation” by borrowers who cannot realistically …

Barclays Manipulates Libor While Auditor PwC Snoozes – Forbes

It seems like only yesterday when everyone was asking me if Ernst & Young would be the next global audit firm to buckle under the weight of costly, and time consuming, litigation, especially as a result of the failure of … Continue reading

Assembly OKs adding bank settlement into Calif law – St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Lenders’ organizations joined by the California Chamber of Commerce said in a letter to lawmakers on Friday that the final legislation is an improvement, though they still fear it will “encourage frivolous litigation” by borrowers who cannot realistically …

Acacia Subsidiary Enters Into License and Settlement Agreement With MathWorks, Inc. – StreetInsider.com

Safe Harbor Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 This news release may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the “safe harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.

NFL Concussion Litigation Sideshow: The Battle Between Helmet Manufacturers – Forbes

A May 10, 2011 article on popular NFL website Profootballtalk.com begins with the following paragraph: Riddell, the company that makes most of the helmets worn in the NFL, is urging players to change helmet models after a study found that … Continue reading

Bank settles in credit card fee suit – Miami Herald

Another major bank has agreed to a multimillion dollar settlement in the Miami-based class action litigation related to bank overdraft fees. Minneapolis-based U.S. Bank has agreed to pay $55 million to settle class action lawsuits that accused …

Wells Fargo unit in $25 million settlement – Reuters

The case is In Re Evergreen Ultra Short Opportunities Fund Securities Litigation, U.S. District Court of the District of Massachusetts, 08-cv-11064.

Concussion Lawsuits Are Next Big U.S. Litigation – ClaimsJournal.com

Smokers and pro football players have something in common: They engage in risky behavior that can be potentially harmful to their health over time. And to hear some lawyers tell it, the National Football League is the equivalent of Big … Continue reading

Vote set on writing bank settlement into Calif law – Las Vegas Sun

Lenders’ organizations joined by the California Chamber of Commerce said in a letter to lawmakers on Friday that the final legislation is an improvement, though they still fear it will “encourage frivolous litigation” by borrowers who cannot …