Lawsuit

Epiq Acquires Mainspring, Expands CLM Implementation Services

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, November 28, 2023

The acquisition of Mainspring Consulting Group expands Epiq’s existing Contracts Solutions business to help clients effectively manage contracts across people, processes, technology, and data.

Key Points: 
  • The acquisition of Mainspring Consulting Group expands Epiq’s existing Contracts Solutions business to help clients effectively manage contracts across people, processes, technology, and data.
  • By delivering CLM system integrations, clients get additional value from the contracting process from creation to post-signature obligations management.
  • “Mainspring’s CLM strategy, implementation, and integration services will enable our clients to get better value from their CLM technology investments.”
    The Epiq Contracts Solutions business delivers in three areas:
    Epiq Contracts Review and Analytics helps clients organize, review, and analyze their executed contracts in the context of M&A due diligence and merger integration, regulatory change, and preparing contracts for CLM implementations;
    Epiq CLM Professional Services provides advisory, CLM selection, and implementation; and,
    Epiq Counsel provides flexible legal talent for law departments facing an overwhelming volume of commercial contracts.
  • It has CLM partnerships with the leading CLM providers, including Agiloft, Conga, Ironclad, ContractPodAI, and Malbek, to name a few.

One of the Largest HIV Privacy Breach Payments Arriving in Mailboxes This Week, says Consumer Watchdog

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, December 19, 2023

The payment is part of the settlement of a class-action lawsuit brought on behalf of a "John Doe" plaintiff by lawyers for the non-profit Consumer Watchdog and Whatley Kallas, LLP.

Key Points: 
  • The payment is part of the settlement of a class-action lawsuit brought on behalf of a "John Doe" plaintiff by lawyers for the non-profit Consumer Watchdog and Whatley Kallas, LLP.
  • As alleged in the lawsuit, an employee of an organization contracted with the state of California illegally disclosed personal medical information to several health-related organizations.
  • The personal and medical information allegedly released in the breach included, names, dates of birth, personal phone numbers and email addresses, HIV statuses, and other medical conditions.
  • 'HIV stigma and discrimination can pose complex barriers to prevention, testing, treatment, and support for people living with or at risk for HIV.'"

Getty Images Reports Third Quarter 2023 Results

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, November 14, 2023

Note, KPI comparisons to periods prior to trailing twelve-months ended September 30, 2023 reflect some COVID-19 impact.

Key Points: 
  • Note, KPI comparisons to periods prior to trailing twelve-months ended September 30, 2023 reflect some COVID-19 impact.
  • Third Quarter 2023 Business Highlights:
    In partnership with NVIDIA, launched Generative AI by Getty Images, a unique service which addresses fundamental customer needs.
  • Trained solely on Getty Images’ content, the service is high-quality, commercially-safe, creator-responsible and comes with uncapped indemnification.
  • The following tables summarize Getty Images updated fiscal year 2023 guidance:

Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP Announces Proposed Settlement in the Envision Securities Litigation

Retrieved on: 
Monday, December 18, 2023

PLEASE READ THIS NOTICE CAREFULLY AND IN ITS ENTIRETY.

Key Points: 
  • PLEASE READ THIS NOTICE CAREFULLY AND IN ITS ENTIRETY.
  • Also, if the Court requires or allows Class Members to participate in the Settlement Hearing by telephone or videoconference, the access information will be posted to the Settlement website, www.EnvisionSecuritiesLitigation.com .
  • IF YOU PURCHASED OR OTHERWISE ACQUIRED ENVISION COMMON STOCK BETWEEN FEBRUARY 3, 2014 AND OCTOBER 31, 2017, INCLUSIVE, YOUR RIGHTS ARE AFFECTED BY THE SETTLEMENT OF THIS LITIGATION.
  • Your failure to submit your Proof of Claim by April 8, 2024 will subject your claim to rejection and preclude your receiving any of the recovery in connection with the Settlement of this Litigation.

Herrick Nabs Restructuring Veteran Robert D. Gordon

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, November 14, 2023

Herrick, Feinstein LLP today announced that Robert D. Gordon , a seasoned restructuring lawyer, has joined the firm’s thriving Restructuring & Finance Litigation Department.

Key Points: 
  • Herrick, Feinstein LLP today announced that Robert D. Gordon , a seasoned restructuring lawyer, has joined the firm’s thriving Restructuring & Finance Litigation Department.
  • Gordon brings three decades of experience to Herrick’s restructuring team.
  • “Herrick has made a strategic decision to bolster our restructuring and litigation capabilities in recent years, which has been hugely successful for the firm and our clients,” said Belinda Schwartz, the executive chair of Herrick.
  • I look forward to collaborating with the many excellent attorneys in the Restructuring & Finance Litigation practice, as well as with the Litigation, Corporate and Real Estate departments.”

Linda Lacewell Joins L&F Brown, P.C. as Managing Attorney

Retrieved on: 
Friday, December 15, 2023

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- L&F Brown, P.C., the nation's largest law firm representing entrepreneurs and small business owners, announced that Linda Lacewell has joined the firm as Managing Attorney for Litigation.

Key Points: 
  • LOS ANGELES, Dec. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- L&F Brown, P.C., the nation's largest law firm representing entrepreneurs and small business owners, announced that Linda Lacewell has joined the firm as Managing Attorney for Litigation.
  • Linda began her illustrious legal career as an Assistant U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of New York.
  • After 10 years at the U.S. Attorney's Office, including a stint on the Enron Task Force, she became Special Counsel to the New York Attorney General.
  • Linda was then appointed as Superintendent of the New York State Department of Financial Services, before leaving government service for private practice.

If You Received Inadequate Medical Care While Incarcerated at the Bradley County Jail Between September 18, 2017 Through November 29, 2023, Then You Could Be Entitled to Money From a Class Action Settlement

Retrieved on: 
Monday, December 11, 2023

A lawsuit pending in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee ("Litigation") may affect your rights.

Key Points: 
  • A lawsuit pending in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee ("Litigation") may affect your rights.
  • The Litigation claims that Bradley County, Tennessee, and the Bradley County Sheriff's Office ("BCSO") ("Defendants") maintained a system of constitutionally inadequate medical care at the Bradley County Jail (the "Jail") between September 18, 2017 through November 29, 2023 ("Class Period").
  • With Court approval, Damages Class Members who submit valid and timely Claim Forms may receive a cash award from the Settlement Fund.
  • In addition, a Damages Class Member may forego a full evaluation of his claim(s) and accept a smaller, guaranteed cash award.

Defendant Angie Wong whistleblower faces multiple lawsuits, and a court order in Georgia, says Stan Fitzgerald, Legacy PAC founder and L-Strategies partner

Retrieved on: 
Friday, December 8, 2023

The litigation, Plaintiff L-Strategies, LLC v. Defendant Angie Wong (aka Angie Wong Sie Ying), has been filed with the Clerk of Superior Court, Coweta County, Georgia, Docket SUV2023000784 on June 30, 2023, 04:23 PM.

Key Points: 
  • The litigation, Plaintiff L-Strategies, LLC v. Defendant Angie Wong (aka Angie Wong Sie Ying), has been filed with the Clerk of Superior Court, Coweta County, Georgia, Docket SUV2023000784 on June 30, 2023, 04:23 PM.
  • In a second filing, Legacy PAC Partners Stan Fitzgerald and Jared Craig filed a 272,500.00 lawsuit against Angie Wong for Tortious Interference with Business, Defamation/Libel, Conversion/Trover in August 2023.
  • The Litigation America First Legacy PAC filed a petition against former President Angie Wong.
  • Notwithstanding, Wong continued to appear on television and radio shows bearing the misrepresentation that she was the President of Legacy PAC.

Individuals and Entities who Consumed and/or Paid for Valsartan or Valsartan‐Containing Drugs, a Class Action Lawsuit Could Affect Your Rights

Retrieved on: 
Monday, December 4, 2023

The Court has not decided whether the Defendants did anything wrong or whether the Plaintiffs' claims have merit.

Key Points: 
  • The Court has not decided whether the Defendants did anything wrong or whether the Plaintiffs' claims have merit.
  • If you qualify as a member of a Class, you have the right to participate as a class member or to opt out.
  • You may visit the Case Website to register for case updates regarding the Lawsuit and any potential recovery or benefits to class members.
  • Opt-Out: All individuals and entities that satisfy a Class definition will be automatically included in the Class unless they choose to opt-out from the Class and Lawsuit entirely.

Katten Names Gil M. Soffer As Its Next Chair

Retrieved on: 
Monday, December 4, 2023

"I have no doubt the next chapter of the firm will be in very capable hands with Gil and Noah," Furey added, referring to Katten CEO Noah Heller.

Key Points: 
  • "I have no doubt the next chapter of the firm will be in very capable hands with Gil and Noah," Furey added, referring to Katten CEO Noah Heller.
  • Before joining Katten in 2000, Soffer served as a federal prosecutor for six years in Chicago.
  • "Roger and Noah have been a top-notch team, growing the firm, recruiting the best talent and guiding Katten through unprecedented times," Soffer said.
  • Katten represents public and private companies in numerous industries, as well as a number of government and nonprofit organizations and individuals.