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Hagens Berman Files Class Action Lawsuit Against Harvard University on Behalf of Students and Parents Seeking Repayment for Tuition Amid COVID-19 Shutdown

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Tuesday, June 23, 2020

Harvard University is the latest to be sued in a class-action lawsuit demanding reimbursement for tuition and other costs amid its COVID-19-related campus closure, according to attorneys at Hagens Berman and Burns Charest.

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  • Harvard University is the latest to be sued in a class-action lawsuit demanding reimbursement for tuition and other costs amid its COVID-19-related campus closure, according to attorneys at Hagens Berman and Burns Charest.
  • Hagens Berman has also brought similar lawsuits against Boston University, Brandeis University, Brown University, Duke University, Emory University, George Washington University, Hofstra University, University of Miami, Pepperdine University, Quinnipiac University, University of Southern California, Vanderbilt University and Washington University in St. Louis for failure to repay tuition-payers for their losses.
  • Harvard is one of the most prestigious learning institutions in the world, said Steve Berman, managing partner of Hagens Berman and attorney for students in the class action.
  • Tuition costs ranged from $23,865 for undergraduate students at Harvard College to $36,720 for graduate students at Harvard Business School in the spring 2020 term.

Neuberger Berman Announces Caitlin McSherry As Director of Investment Stewardship

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Tuesday, June 16, 2020

NEW YORK, June 16, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Neuberger Berman, a private, independent, employee-owned investment manager, today announced that Caitlin McSherry will be joining the firm as Director of Investment Stewardship on the ESG Investing team.

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  • NEW YORK, June 16, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Neuberger Berman, a private, independent, employee-owned investment manager, today announced that Caitlin McSherry will be joining the firm as Director of Investment Stewardship on the ESG Investing team.
  • Ms. McSherry joins Neuberger Berman from State Street Global Advisors, where she served as Vice President and ESG analyst.
  • Neuberger Berman participated in 4,738 shareholder meeting votes on behalf of clients in 2019, representing a 7.5% increase since 2016.
  • The "Neuberger Berman" name and logo are registered service marks of Neuberger Berman Group LLC.

Hagens Berman: Georgetown Grad Student Sues University in Class Action Seeking Repayment for COVID-19 Related Losses

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Friday, May 22, 2020

A Georgetown University grad student has filed a class-action lawsuit against the school seeking repayment for expenses he says are being unrightfully retained by the university in light of the COVID-19 campus shutdown, according to attorneys at Hagens Berman.

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  • A Georgetown University grad student has filed a class-action lawsuit against the school seeking repayment for expenses he says are being unrightfully retained by the university in light of the COVID-19 campus shutdown, according to attorneys at Hagens Berman.
  • If you are paying for college tuition, and/or room and board at any U.S. college or university closed due to COVID-19, find out more about the lawsuit and your rights.
  • The law firm representing the Georgetown University student has also brought similar lawsuits against Boston University, Brown University, Duke University, Emory University, George Washington University, Rutgers University, the University of Southern California, Vanderbilt University and Washington University in St. Louis for failure to repay tuition-payers for their losses during the spring 2020 semester, abruptly cut short and altered due to COVID-19.
  • Hagens Berman Sobol Shapiro LLP is a consumer-rights class-action law firm with nine offices across the country.

Hagens Berman: Appeals Court Upholds Trial Win for College-Athletes in NCAA Scholarships Antitrust Class-Action Lawsuit

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Monday, May 18, 2020

Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a ruling by U.S. District Judge Claudia Wilken in favor of a nationwide class of college-athletes challenging NCAA-imposed caps on college-athlete scholarships who had requested an injunction, according to Hagens Berman.

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  • Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a ruling by U.S. District Judge Claudia Wilken in favor of a nationwide class of college-athletes challenging NCAA-imposed caps on college-athlete scholarships who had requested an injunction, according to Hagens Berman.
  • According to the injunction, the NCAA is permanently restrained and enjoined from agreeing to fix or limit compensation or benefits related to education that conferences may make available.
  • The opinion added that the NCAAs rules restricting non-cash educational-related benefits, have no demand-preserving effect and, therefore, lack of procompetitive justification.
  • The plaintiffs are represented by Steve Berman of Hagens Berman, Jeffrey Kessler of Winston & Strawn, and Bruce Simon of Pearson Simon.

HAGENS BERMAN, NATIONAL TRIAL ATTORNEYS, Investigating Credit Acceptance Corporation (CACC) For Potential Securities Law Violations

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Tuesday, May 12, 2020

The firm is continuing to investigate possible securities law violations and welcomes contact by persons and investors who may have information relating to investor claims.

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  • The firm is continuing to investigate possible securities law violations and welcomes contact by persons and investors who may have information relating to investor claims.
  • Credit Acceptance Corporation (CACC) Investigation:
    The investigation concerns Credit Acceptances repeated assurances, as recently as Feb. 11, 2020, that the company maintained in all material respects effective internal controls over financial reporting.
  • If you purchased shares of Credit Acceptance and suffered significant losses, click here to discuss your legal rights with Hagens Berman .
  • Hagens Berman is a national law firm with nine offices in eight cities around the country and eighty attorneys.

Hagens Berman: Boston University and Brown University Latest Hit by Student Class-Action Lawsuits Demanding Refunded Costs Lost Due to COVID-19

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Friday, May 1, 2020

Students from Boston University and Brown University have filed class-action lawsuits against the universities demanding repayment for tuition, room and board and other costs amid COVID-19-related campus closures and residence hall shutdowns, according to attorneys at Hagens Berman.

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  • Students from Boston University and Brown University have filed class-action lawsuits against the universities demanding repayment for tuition, room and board and other costs amid COVID-19-related campus closures and residence hall shutdowns, according to attorneys at Hagens Berman.
  • The law firm behind the cases, Hagens Berman, also filed a similar lawsuit against Vanderbilt University for its failure to repay students for their losses.
  • Boston University is being sued by a graduate student enrolled in the universitys School of Social Work.
  • Along with Hagens Berman, local Providence firm McIntyre Tate LLP is representing the Brown University student.

HAGENS BERMAN, NATIONAL TRIAL ATTORNEYS, Alerts GSX Techedu (GSX) Investors: Firm Investigating Possible Securities Fraud, Investors with Losses Encouraged to Contact its Attorneys Now

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Wednesday, April 15, 2020

SAN FRANCISCO, April 15, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hagens Berman urges investors in GSX Techedu Inc. (NYSE: GSX) who have suffered significant losses to submit their losses now .

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, April 15, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hagens Berman urges investors in GSX Techedu Inc. (NYSE: GSX) who have suffered significant losses to submit their losses now .
  • The firm is investigating possible securities law violations.
  • Were focused on investors losses and determining the true scope of this potential financial fraud at GSX, said Reed Kathrein, the Hagens Berman partner leading the investigation.
  • Hagens Berman is a national law firm with nine offices in eight cities around the country and eighty attorneys.

HAGENS BERMAN, NATIONAL TRIAL ATTORNEYS, Encourages Newell Brands (NWL) Investors with Losses to Contact its Attorneys Immediately: Firm Investigating Possible Securities Law Violations

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Wednesday, April 15, 2020

SAN FRANCISCO, April 14, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hagens Berman urges investors in Newell Brands Inc. (NASDAQ: NWL) who have suffered significant losses to submit their losses now .

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, April 14, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hagens Berman urges investors in Newell Brands Inc. (NASDAQ: NWL) who have suffered significant losses to submit their losses now .
  • The firm is investigating possible securities law violations, and certain investors may have valuable claims.
  • If you purchased shares of Newell and suffered significant losses, click here to discuss your legal rights with Hagens Berman .
  • Hagens Berman is a national law firm with nine offices in eight cities around the country and eighty attorneys.

Berman and Company Wins Four 2020 Pollie Awards

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Monday, April 6, 2020

WASHINGTON, April 6, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Berman and Company, a research, communications and advertising firm based in Washington, D.C., has won four Pollie Awards from work done in 2019.

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  • WASHINGTON, April 6, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Berman and Company, a research, communications and advertising firm based in Washington, D.C., has won four Pollie Awards from work done in 2019.
  • Since 2002, Berman and Company has received over 80 Pollie Awards.
  • This year, Berman and Company is bringing home awards for the following categories:
    "Berman and Company continues to provide engaging advertisements and creative thinking to the public policy debate with a unique blend of humor and aggressive messaging," said James Bowers, Berman and Company Senior Vice President and Creative Director.
  • Berman and Company is a dynamic research, communications, advertising, and government affairs firm.

HAGENS BERMAN, NATIONAL TRIAL ATTORNEYS, Encourages Zoom Video Communications (ZM) Investors with Significant Losses to Immediately Contact its Attorneys: Firm Investigating Possible Securities Law Violations and Insider Trading

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Saturday, April 4, 2020

SAN FRANCISCO, April 03, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hagens Berman urges investors in Zoom Video Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: ZM) who have suffered significant losses to submit their losses now .

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, April 03, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hagens Berman urges investors in Zoom Video Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: ZM) who have suffered significant losses to submit their losses now .
  • The firm is investigating possible securities law violations.
  • Zoom Video Communications (ZM) Investigation:
    The investigation focuses on whether Zoom misled investors about the companys security and consumer privacy practices.
  • Hagens Berman is a national law firm with nine offices in eight cities around the country and eighty attorneys.