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Gibbs Law Group Files Class Action Lawsuit on Behalf of Consumers Harmed by Change Healthcare Data Breach

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024

On March 12, 2024, Gibbs Law Group filed a class action lawsuit against Change Healthcare Inc. following a massive data breach impacting the single largest healthcare payment processor in North America.

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On March 12, 2024, Gibbs Law Group filed a class action lawsuit against Change Healthcare Inc. following a massive data breach impacting the single largest healthcare payment processor in North America.
Consumers, patients, and healthcare providers who believe they were impacted by the Change Healthcare data breach should contact our legal team for a free case evaluation by calling 510-369-0259 or visiting our website: Change Healthcare Class Action Lawsuit .
On February 21, 2024, a data breach at Change Healthcare resulted in hackers accessing confidential health and personal information of millions of consumers.
Change Healthcare recently confirmed that ransomware group ALPHV, or Blackcat, a group known for healthcare company ransomware attacks, was responsible for the breach, according to the Associated Press.

ADM Provides Update on Audit Committee Led Investigation

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024

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ADM (NYSE: ADM) today provided an update with respect to the internal investigation led by the Audit Committee of its Board of Directors regarding certain accounting practices and procedures with respect to ADM’s Nutrition reporting segment, including as related to certain intersegment sales.

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ADM (NYSE: ADM) today provided an update with respect to the internal investigation led by the Audit Committee of its Board of Directors regarding certain accounting practices and procedures with respect to ADM’s Nutrition reporting segment, including as related to certain intersegment sales.
“Our strong commitment to compliance and integrity in our financial reporting is evidenced by the diligence and breadth with which the Audit Committee has conducted its internal investigation.
The adjustments related to the Company’s reporting segments do not impact our consolidated statement of earnings.
In a separate release issued today, ADM reported financial results for the quarter and full year ended December 31, 2023.

Lex Machina Releases 2024 Antitrust Litigation Report

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Thursday, April 4, 2024

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MENLO PARK, Calif., April 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Lex Machina, a LexisNexis company, today releases its annual Antitrust Litigation Report. The report examines antitrust litigation trends in federal district and appellate courts. Focusing on the three-year period from 2021 to 2023, it surveys emerging trends in case filings, venues, judges, law firms, parties, timing metrics, case resolutions, findings, and damages. The report often focuses on different sets of data, e.g., filtering cases in order to provide analytics on general antitrust cases, DOJ/FTC enforcement contested cases, MDL Master cases, antitrust class action cases, and federal appellate cases.

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In the last three years, various subsets of antitrust litigation have exhibited a similar case filing pattern consisting of a drop in 2022 followed by a rebound in 2023
MENLO PARK, Calif., April 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Lex Machina, a LexisNexis company, today releases its annual Antitrust Litigation Report.
The report examines antitrust litigation trends in federal district and appellate courts.
"Antitrust is a complex area of litigation that includes different subsets of cases as well as significant numbers of MDL cases," said Ron Porter, Lex Machina's antitrust legal data expert and editor of the report.
Register here for a copy of the report: https://pages.lexmachina.com/2024-Antitrust-Report_LP.html
Lex Machina is hosting a webcast to discuss the report on April 4, 2024 at noon ET/9am PT with Anna Rathbun (Partner at Latham & Watkins), Ron Porter (Lex Machina's Legal Data Expert in Antitrust Litigation), and Aria Nejad (Lex Machina's in-house counsel).

Independent Monitor certifies Ericsson's Compliance Program

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Thursday, March 28, 2024

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STOCKHOLM, March 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) today announced that on March 28, 2024, the independent compliance Monitor appointed by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) (in June of 2020 in connection with Ericsson's resolution of historical violations of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) violations) has certified that Ericsson's anti-corruption compliance program has satisfied requirements and is functioning effectively.

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STOCKHOLM, March 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) today announced that on March 28, 2024, the independent compliance Monitor appointed by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) (in June of 2020 in connection with Ericsson's resolution of historical violations of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) violations) has certified that Ericsson's anti-corruption compliance program has satisfied requirements and is functioning effectively.
This independent certification is a condition to conclusion of the Monitorship and Plea Agreement, currently expected to occur no later than June 2, 2024.
The role of the independent Monitor over the past four years has been to comprehensively review, assess, evaluate and test all aspects of the company's global anti-corruption compliance program and internal controls.
In fulfilling its duties, the independent Monitor team has had full access to the company's Board, executives, employees, global operations and books and records.

Independent Monitor certifies Ericsson's Compliance Program

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Thursday, March 28, 2024

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STOCKHOLM, March 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) today announced that on March 28, 2024, the independent compliance Monitor appointed by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) (in June of 2020 in connection with Ericsson's resolution of historical violations of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) violations) has certified that Ericsson's anti-corruption compliance program has satisfied requirements and is functioning effectively.

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STOCKHOLM, March 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) today announced that on March 28, 2024, the independent compliance Monitor appointed by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) (in June of 2020 in connection with Ericsson's resolution of historical violations of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) violations) has certified that Ericsson's anti-corruption compliance program has satisfied requirements and is functioning effectively.
This independent certification is a condition to conclusion of the Monitorship and Plea Agreement, currently expected to occur no later than June 2, 2024.
The role of the independent Monitor over the past four years has been to comprehensively review, assess, evaluate and test all aspects of the company's global anti-corruption compliance program and internal controls.
In fulfilling its duties, the independent Monitor team has had full access to the company's Board, executives, employees, global operations and books and records.

Real estate will never be the same - Assist2Sell applauds the changes

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024

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The settlement and its proposed policy changes could have a wide-ranging impact on commission structures in the real estate industry.

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The settlement and its proposed policy changes could have a wide-ranging impact on commission structures in the real estate industry.
Assist2Sell has long championed a consumer-first approach, offering low-fee real estate services that save homeowners significant amounts in commission costs without compromising the quality of service.
This approach not only offers clients substantial savings but also ensures they benefit from full-service real estate expertise.
Assist2Sell welcomes a future where home ownership is achievable without the burden of excessive fees, opening the door to a more transparent, affordable, and consumer-friendly real estate experience.

Whistleblower Attorneys Offer Detailed Recommendations for DOJ Whistleblower Award Program

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Monday, March 25, 2024

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WASHINGTON, March 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has commenced a "90-day policy sprint" to develop a whistleblower award program.

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WASHINGTON, March 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has commenced a "90-day policy sprint" to develop a whistleblower award program.
On March 22, attorneys from the whistleblower law firm Kohn, Kohn & Colapinto (KKC) sent a letter to the DOJ offering detailed recommendations on establishing an effective whistleblower award program .
The whistleblower attorneys urge the DOJ to largely model its program off of the Dodd-Frank Act programs at the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).
In announcing the DOJ program , Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco stated that these programs "have proven indispensable " and the attorneys at KKC argue that they provide a clear model for an effective whistleblower award program.

ASPCA Commends Sens. Richard Blumenthal and Rick Scott for Introducing Goldie's Act to Enhance Protections for Dogs in Puppy Mills

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Friday, March 22, 2024

WASHINGTON, March 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®) commends U.S. Sens. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and Rick Scott (R-Fla.) for introducing Goldie's Act to address the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) abject failure at enforcing the Animal Welfare Act (AWA), which has led to ongoing animal suffering in federally licensed facilities, including puppy mills.

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Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and Rick Scott (R-Fla.) for introducing Goldie's Act to address the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) abject failure at enforcing the Animal Welfare Act (AWA), which has led to ongoing animal suffering in federally licensed facilities, including puppy mills.
"This essential measure gives the USDA the tools and resources needed to hold abusers accountable and to protect innocent animals," said Sen. Blumenthal.
Senator Rick Scott said, "Puppy mills are cruel and inhumane and I am proud to team up with Senator Blumenthal to introduce the Goldie's Act to crack down on these despicable operations.
To assist a broad range of animals, including those in puppy mills, the National Sheriffs' Association supports Goldie's Act."

McDermott Expands Litigation Practice, Eyes White-Collar and Government Investigation Growth Opportunities

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Thursday, March 14, 2024

WASHINGTON, March 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- International law firm McDermott Will & Emery continues to add top talent to its Litigation Practice Group, announcing the following new hires who focus on Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) and False Claims Act (FCA) matters and cybercrime:

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"These new hires reflect our commitment to looking around corners and providing new strategies clients can use to get ahead of potential enforcement matters."
He has consistently been recognized as a leading FCPA lawyer by publications including Chambers USA, Legal 500 and GIR Just Anti-Corruption.
Sagar brings almost a decade of experience as a federal prosecutor to advise companies and individuals facing government investigations and enforcement actions.
"We are delighted to welcome these partners to our team, extending our capabilities in FCPA and cyber issues, said Steven Scholes , global head of McDermott's Litigation Practice Group.

FTC Releases Agenda for Virtual Workshop on Private Equity in Health Care

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024

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The Federal Trade Commission has released the agenda for Private Capital, Public Impact: An FTC Workshop on Private Equity in Health Care, a virtual workshop on March 5, 2024, examining the role of private equity investment in health care markets.

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The Federal Trade Commission has released the agenda for Private Capital, Public Impact: An FTC Workshop on Private Equity in Health Care, a virtual workshop on March 5, 2024, examining the role of private equity investment in health care markets.
The event will examine private equity’s impact on health care and include a presentation and several panel discussions featuring government officials, academics, economists, practitioners, and members of the public.
The workshop will be livestreamed on the FTC’s website and will take place from 12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
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