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Greenberg Traurig Expands Miami Litigation Practice with Addition of Thomas Heisler

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Saturday, October 16, 2021
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continues the strategic expansion of its Miami Litigation Practice with the addition of Thomas R. Heisler as a shareholder.

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  • continues the strategic expansion of its Miami Litigation Practice with the addition of Thomas R. Heisler as a shareholder.
  • He focuses his practice on business-related disputes and litigation in the areas of real estate, financial services, trust and estates, shareholder and partnership disputes, and commercial contracts.
  • "In the past 18 months, we have continually expanded our litigation practice to meet increased client demand, and Tom's trial experience is a welcome addition to our team," said Shareholder Brigid F. Cech Samole , who is co-chair of the Miami Litigation Practice.
  • About Greenberg Traurig: Greenberg Traurig, LLP (GT) has approximately 2300 attorneys in 40 locations in the United States, Latin America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East.

Sanford Heisler Sharp Files Motion for Summary Judgment Against Home Depot for Mismanagement of Its 401K Plan

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Tuesday, July 13, 2021
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ATLANTA, July 13, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sanford Heisler Sharp, LLP filed a summary judgment motion late last night asking the Court to rule that Home Depot breached its fiduciary duty of prudence under ERISA due to its mismanagement of the companys 401k Plan.

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  • ATLANTA, July 13, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sanford Heisler Sharp, LLP filed a summary judgment motion late last night asking the Court to rule that Home Depot breached its fiduciary duty of prudence under ERISA due to its mismanagement of the companys 401k Plan.
  • However, the evidence of mismanagement is so compelling here that it warranted the Firm moving forward with its motion and presenting the evidence to the Court.
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Sanford Heisler Sharp Announces $5.4 Million Settlement with Transamerica in ERISA Class Action

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Wednesday, June 23, 2021
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DES MOINES, Iowa, June 23, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sanford Heisler Sharp today filed a motion for preliminary approval of a $5.4 million settlement in an ERISA class action in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Iowa.

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  • DES MOINES, Iowa, June 23, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sanford Heisler Sharp today filed a motion for preliminary approval of a $5.4 million settlement in an ERISA class action in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Iowa.
  • On behalf of a class of current and former Transamerica Corporation employees, the firm reached agreement with the Transamerica Corporation to resolve their ERISA breach of the fiduciary duty class claims.
  • Under the terms of the proposed Settlement, Transamerica will pay $5.4 million into a settlement fund which will be allocated pro rata among the class pursuant to a Plan of Allocation.
  • Sanford Heisler Sharp Chairman David Sanford said he is pleased that the firm and Transamerica could come to an agreement following extensive and productive negotiations.

Sanford Heisler Sharp Announces $50 Million Settlement In False Claims Act Case Against Navistar Defense and Navistar International

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Thursday, May 27, 2021
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According to the complaint, Navistar violated the False Claims Act by defrauding the Government in its contract to produce the MRAP vehicles.

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  • According to the complaint, Navistar violated the False Claims Act by defrauding the Government in its contract to produce the MRAP vehicles.
  • Navistar will pay $50 million to resolve the both the intervened and the non-intervened portions of the case.
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Sanford Heisler Sharp Announces Approval of $7.75 Million Settlement in Western Digital Gender Discrimination Class and Collective Action

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Friday, January 8, 2021
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Under the Settlement, over $5 million will be distributed directly to class members according to a settlement formula.

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  • Under the Settlement, over $5 million will be distributed directly to class members according to a settlement formula.
  • Western Digital is a computer data storage company and one of the largest hard disk manufacturers in the world.
  • Danielle Fuschetti, of Sanford Heisler Sharp, LLP also class counsel, added, the Settlement also could not have been achieved without Western Digitals solutions-oriented approach.
  • Sanford Heisler Sharp, class counsel in this case, regularly represents individuals and classes of employees in suits against technology companies.

Sanford Heisler Sharp Files $70 Million ERISA Class Action Claim Against Allstate

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Tuesday, January 5, 2021
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David Sanford, chairman of Sanford Heisler Sharp and counsel for Plaintiff and the proposed class, noted, ERISAs fiduciary standards are strict and exacting.

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  • David Sanford, chairman of Sanford Heisler Sharp and counsel for Plaintiff and the proposed class, noted, ERISAs fiduciary standards are strict and exacting.
  • Sanford Heisler Sharp focuses on employment discrimination, wage and hour, whistleblower, criminal/sexual violence, and financial services matters.
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Sanford Heisler Sharp Files $5 Million Discrimination Suit on Behalf of Former Metropolitan Police Detective Against Superior Architecture and Construction

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Friday, May 15, 2020
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Russell is represented in the matter by Sanford Heisler Sharp partners Saba Bireda and Vincent McKnight in the firms Washington, D.C. office.

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  • Russell is represented in the matter by Sanford Heisler Sharp partners Saba Bireda and Vincent McKnight in the firms Washington, D.C. office.
  • A former Metropolitan Washington D.C. Police department detective and an experienced, accomplished construction project manager, Russell began working at Superior in September 2018.
  • Sanford Heisler Sharp focuses on employment discrimination, wage and hour, whistleblower, criminal/sexual violence, and financial services matters.
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Sanford Heisler Sharp Files Motion for Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction to End Unconstitutional Immigration Detention in Maryland

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Tuesday, May 5, 2020
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The request for a temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction underscores the urgency of the irreparable harm plaintiffs face, particularly in light of the COVID-19 crisis.

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  • The request for a temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction underscores the urgency of the irreparable harm plaintiffs face, particularly in light of the COVID-19 crisis.
  • Sanford Heisler Sharp focuses on employment discrimination, wage and hour, whistleblower, criminal/sexual violence, and financial services matters.
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King & Spalding Hires Environmental Partner Karl Heisler in Chicago

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Monday, November 4, 2019
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CHICAGO, Nov. 04, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- King & Spalding has added Karl Heisler as a partner to its Government Matters practice in Chicago, where he will be part of the Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) team.

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  • CHICAGO, Nov. 04, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- King & Spalding has added Karl Heisler as a partner to its Government Matters practice in Chicago, where he will be part of the Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) team.
  • Heisler was previously a partner and co-head of the Internal Environmental Investigations and Incident Response practice at Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP.
  • Karl will anchor the EHS practice in Chicago, which is an important center for environmental legal work for both the Midwest region and the nation, added Zach Fardon, Office Managing Partner in Chicago.
  • King& Spalding has a strong commitment to its environmental practice, and I am excited about joining forces with my new colleagues with impressive regulatory, enforcement and crisis experience to grow the practice, said Heisler.

Sanford Heisler Sharp Wins Class Certification On Behalf Of Alaska Telecom Sales Employees Suing For Unpaid Overtime

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Wednesday, August 29, 2018
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ANCHORAGE, Alaska, Aug. 29, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Attorneys at Sanford Heisler Sharp, LLP today announced the certification of an overtime class action brought against Alaska Communications Systems ("ACS").

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  • ANCHORAGE, Alaska, Aug. 29, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Attorneys at Sanford Heisler Sharp, LLP today announced the certification of an overtime class action brought against Alaska Communications Systems ("ACS").
  • An Alaska federal judge yesterday certified a class of 67 sales employees who were denied overtime pay by ACS over more than eight years.
  • "It's a huge win for the Plaintiff and the class," said Michael Palmer, co-chair of Sanford Heisler Sharp's wage and hour practice.
  • "We look forward to notifying the class of Judge Burgess's decision and moving forward to trial," said Nicole Wiitala, an attorney at Sanford Heisler Sharp.