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Grove Collaborative Appoints Scott Giesler as General Counsel

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Thursday, January 18, 2024
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Grove Collaborative Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: GROV) (“Grove” or “the Company”), a leading sustainable consumer products company and Certified B Corporation, announced today the appointment of Scott Giesler as General Counsel.

Key Points: 
  • Grove Collaborative Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: GROV) (“Grove” or “the Company”), a leading sustainable consumer products company and Certified B Corporation, announced today the appointment of Scott Giesler as General Counsel.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240118670609/en/
    Scott Giesler is appointed General Counsel at Grove Collaborative (Photo: Business Wire)
    “Scott is a principled, high judgment, and experienced leader with deep and demonstrated legal and regulatory expertise that will be critical to Grove Collaborative’s ongoing and future success in transforming the consumer products industry into a force for human and environmental good,” said Jeff Yurcisin, CEO of Grove Collaborative.
  • Mr. Giesler also served as Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary of eHealth, Inc., an online health insurance agency, from 2005-2022, managing eHealth's legal and compliance functions.
  • “I’m thrilled to join the Grove Collaborative team and to support this incredible mission-driven organization that’s focused on people and the planet,” said Scott Giesler, General Counsel at Grove Collaborative.

U.S. District Court Rules in Favor of GOLO, the Health and Wellness Solutions Company, and Dismisses Class Action Lawsuit

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Thursday, January 18, 2024
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NEWARK, Del., Jan. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Judge Dale A. Drozd from the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California recently issued a nine-page decision granting GOLO's motion to dismiss a false advertising class action lawsuit filed against the company in 2021 in the case, Bubak v. GOLO, LLC, US District Court for the Eastern District of California, 1:21-cv-00492-DAD-AC.

Key Points: 
  • The dismissal comes early on in its procedural status and reflects GOLO's consistent view that the lawsuit was without merit.
  • "We are very pleased with this result and the Court's decision here," said Chris Lundin, GOLO's CEO.
  • The dismissal comes early on in its procedural status and reflects GOLO's consistent view that the lawsuit was without merit.
  • "GOLO has always been and remains committed to providing our customers with safe, effective, and sustainable solutions to their health, wellness, and weight loss needs."

Former Senior Associate White House Counsel Joins Latham in Washington, D.C.

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Wednesday, January 17, 2024
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WASHINGTON, Jan. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Latham & Watkins LLP1 is pleased to announce that Jude Volek has joined the firm's Washington, D.C. office2 as counsel in the White Collar Defense & Investigations Practice. Volek recently finished his service as Special Assistant and Senior Associate Counsel to President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. in the White House Counsel's Office. He will advise clients on sensitive internal investigations, government enforcement actions, and litigation involving anti-discrimination and civil rights issues.

Key Points: 
  • Volek recently finished his service as Special Assistant and Senior Associate Counsel to President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. in the White House Counsel's Office.
  • He will advise clients on sensitive internal investigations, government enforcement actions, and litigation involving anti-discrimination and civil rights issues.
  • "We are delighted to welcome Jude to Latham and our Washington, D.C. office," said Mandy Reeves, Washington, D.C. Office Managing Partner.
  • Volek is the third lawyer to join Latham from the White House Counsel's Office of President Biden, following the arrivals of former Deputy White House Counsel Danielle Conley and Jonathan Su in late 2022.

Omnia challenges PainTEQ Intellectual Property

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Tuesday, January 9, 2024
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In other words, the PTAB decided it would allow Omnia Medical's Petition for inter parties review of PainTEQ patent "11,020,129 B2 Drill-less Method of Fusing a Sacroiliac Joint" to proceed, finding that there is reasonable likelihood that challenged claims 1, 2, 9, and 10 in the PaintTEQ patent, U.S. 11,020,129, (the '129 patent) are invalid in view of the grounds presented in Omnia Medical's petition.

Key Points: 
  • In other words, the PTAB decided it would allow Omnia Medical's Petition for inter parties review of PainTEQ patent "11,020,129 B2 Drill-less Method of Fusing a Sacroiliac Joint" to proceed, finding that there is reasonable likelihood that challenged claims 1, 2, 9, and 10 in the PaintTEQ patent, U.S. 11,020,129, (the '129 patent) are invalid in view of the grounds presented in Omnia Medical's petition.
  • "We are pleased with the PTAB's decision and look forward to the final resolution of this petition.
  • As is evidenced by our existing and expanding patent portfolio and resulting consolidated Federal Courts cases with PainTEQ, we take Intellectual Property rights very seriously."
  • said Troy Schifano, CEO of Omnia Medical.

NuScale Power Corporation Sued By Block & Leviton LLP for Securities Law Violations

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Thursday, January 4, 2024
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BOSTON, Jan. 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Block & Leviton LLP ( www.blockleviton.com ), a national securities litigation firm, announces that it has filed a class action lawsuit on behalf of shareholders against NuScale Power Corporation (NYSE: SMR) and certain of its executives, for securities fraud.

Key Points: 
  • BOSTON, Jan. 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Block & Leviton LLP ( www.blockleviton.com ), a national securities litigation firm, announces that it has filed a class action lawsuit on behalf of shareholders against NuScale Power Corporation (NYSE: SMR) and certain of its executives, for securities fraud.
  • The complaint was brought in United States District Court for the District of Oregon and is captioned Sigman v. NuScale Power Corporation, et al., No.
  • and is brought on behalf of investors that incurred damages on their purchases in NuScale Power Corporation securities between March 15, 2023 and October 19, 2023, inclusive.
  • Block & Leviton is widely regarded as one of the leading securities class action firms in the country.

Omnia Medical Announces Trial Date for Ongoing Litigation with PainTEQ

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Wednesday, January 3, 2024
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MORGANTOWN, W.Va., Jan. 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Omnia Medical, a medical device company committed to providing the industry with innovative solutions utilizing proven techniques, announced that a trial date has been set for October 2024 in its ongoing lawsuit with PainTEQ.

Key Points: 
  • MORGANTOWN, W.Va., Jan. 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Omnia Medical, a medical device company committed to providing the industry with innovative solutions utilizing proven techniques, announced that a trial date has been set for October 2024 in its ongoing lawsuit with PainTEQ.
  • One of Omnia's current cases with PainTEQ stems from an initial lawsuit filed by PainTEQ against Omnia in June 2020, alleging certain business-related claims.
  • In January 2022, Omnia Medical then filed its own case against PainTEQ and its agents, Sean LaNeve and Charles Girsch.
  • "As CEO of Omnia Medical, I want to address any confusion in the market regarding the status of our lawsuit with PainTEQ.

Sweegen Triumphs in Federal Court Appeal, Securing Victory Against PureCircle

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Wednesday, January 3, 2024
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Sweegen is the primary producer of non-GMO Reb M originating from the stevia leaf, made with a proprietary clean bioconversion method.

Key Points: 
  • Sweegen is the primary producer of non-GMO Reb M originating from the stevia leaf, made with a proprietary clean bioconversion method.
  • "Throughout this litigation, we consistently asserted the invalidity of PureCircle's patents, considering their case against Sweegen as baseless and spurious.
  • Sweegen continues its investigation into the adulterated Reb M.
    The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit case is Pure Circle Inc., et al v. Sweegen, et al., case number appeal number 2022-1946 .
  • v. Sweegen, Inc., et al., case number 8:18-CV-01679-JVS-JDE, in the United States District Court, Central District of California, Southern Division, Judge James V. Selna.

NuScale Power Corporation Sued By Block & Leviton LLP for Securities Law Violations

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Friday, December 22, 2023
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BOSTON, Dec. 22, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Block & Leviton LLP ( www.blockleviton.com ), a national securities litigation firm, announces that it has filed a class action lawsuit on behalf of shareholders against NuScale Power Corporation (NYSE: SMR) and certain of its executives, for securities fraud.

Key Points: 
  • BOSTON, Dec. 22, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Block & Leviton LLP ( www.blockleviton.com ), a national securities litigation firm, announces that it has filed a class action lawsuit on behalf of shareholders against NuScale Power Corporation (NYSE: SMR) and certain of its executives, for securities fraud.
  • The complaint was brought in United States District Court for the District of Oregon and is captioned Sigman v. NuScale Power Corporation, et al., No.
  • and is brought on behalf of investors that incurred damages on their purchases in NuScale Power Corporation securities between March 15, 2023 and October 19, 2023, inclusive.
  • Block & Leviton is widely regarded as one of the leading securities class action firms in the country.

Schuff Steel Company Successfully Resolves EEOC Lawsuit

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Wednesday, December 20, 2023
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PHOENIX, Dec. 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Schuff Steel Company, the Phoenix-based leading structural steel builder in the United States, has resolved the EEOC lawsuit filed last year in United States District Court, District of Arizona alleging discrimination against certain Black and Hispanic employees at its Eloy, Arizona plant.

Key Points: 
  • PHOENIX, Dec. 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Schuff Steel Company, the Phoenix-based leading structural steel builder in the United States, has resolved the EEOC lawsuit filed last year in United States District Court, District of Arizona alleging discrimination against certain Black and Hispanic employees at its Eloy, Arizona plant.
  • Schuff Steel has always been committed to a workplace free from discrimination and retaliation and takes seriously any claims of wrongdoing.
  • The Company thoroughly investigates any claim of discrimination or retaliation, including the specific claims brought by the former employees that have been asserted by the EEOC.
  • Without admission of any wrongdoing, including any violation of any federal, state, or local law, Schuff Steel agreed to settle the lawsuit and reaffirm its commitment to providing a discrimination free workplace.

Pace-O-Matic Granted Access to Additional Eckert Seamans Logs

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Monday, December 4, 2023
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The order grants POM additional access to Eckert, Seamans, Cherin & Mellott, LLC’s privileged logs regarding the representation of casinos against skill games.

Key Points: 
  • The order grants POM additional access to Eckert, Seamans, Cherin & Mellott, LLC’s privileged logs regarding the representation of casinos against skill games.
  • This decision overrules an appeal by Eckert Seaman Cherin & Mellot, LLC to exclude 120 documents from being produced.
  • The suit also alleges that Eckert “violated their most basic fiduciary duties and concealed and misrepresented material facts to POM’s great detriment.
  • Eckert appealed Jude Saporito’s ruling, which required Eckert to turn over to POM many internal emails.