Douglas v. U.S. District Court ex rel Talk America

Kirby McInerney LLP Reminds Investors That a Class Action Lawsuit Has Been Filed on Behalf of DermTech, Inc. (DMTK) Investors and Encourages Investors to Contact the Firm Before December 15, 2023

Retrieved on: 
Friday, November 3, 2023

Investors have until December 15, 2023 to apply to the Court to be appointed as lead plaintiff in the lawsuit.

Key Points: 
  • Investors have until December 15, 2023 to apply to the Court to be appointed as lead plaintiff in the lawsuit.
  • Kirby McInerney LLP is a New York-based plaintiffs’ law firm concentrating in securities, antitrust, whistleblower, and consumer litigation.
  • The firm’s efforts on behalf of shareholders in securities litigation have resulted in recoveries totaling billions of dollars.
  • Additional information about the firm can be found at Kirby McInerney LLP’s website: https://www.kmllp.com .

Hagens Berman: Court Preliminarily Approves Revised Hyundai Kia Theft Settlement Valued at More Than $200 Million

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, November 1, 2023

If you purchased or leased a 2011-2022 Hyundai or Kia with a traditional insert-and-turn steel key ignition system, find out more about the lawsuit and settlement at Hagens Berman’s FAQ.

Key Points: 
  • If you purchased or leased a 2011-2022 Hyundai or Kia with a traditional insert-and-turn steel key ignition system, find out more about the lawsuit and settlement at Hagens Berman’s FAQ.
  • The preliminary approval order also certified the class of consumers and appointed Hagens Berman’s Steve Berman as co-class counsel.
  • Attorneys made several important changes to the settlement agreement with Hyundai and Kia to address feedback the court provided in August 2023, including:
    Reimbursement for out-of-pocket losses that aligns with vehicle value.
  • Then, the court must hold a final approval hearing and grant final approval to the settlement before payments are issued.

Movie Producers Drop Copyright Lawsuit against Texas ISP

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, November 1, 2023

On October 27, 2023, a collection of movie producers including Millennium Media, Voltage Pictures, and Screen Media Ventures dismissed their copyright infringement lawsuit against Astound Broadband regional provider Grande Communications.

Key Points: 
  • On October 27, 2023, a collection of movie producers including Millennium Media, Voltage Pictures, and Screen Media Ventures dismissed their copyright infringement lawsuit against Astound Broadband regional provider Grande Communications.
  • The producers had filed suit against Grande in 2021, alleging that Grande had not done enough to stop internet users from pirating the producers’ films.
  • Grande denied the producers’ allegations and also contended that the producers’ claims were barred by the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (“DMCA”) safe harbor, because Grande implemented a company policy under which it terminated the internet access of customers accused of copyright infringement.
  • “The plaintiffs had an opportunity to vet our program, and after doing so they decided the case was not worth pursuing.

Kirby McInerney LLP Announces the Filing of a Securities Class Action on Behalf of DocGo Inc. (DCGO) Investors

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, October 31, 2023

Investors have until December 26, 2023 to apply to the Court to be appointed as lead plaintiff in the lawsuit.

Key Points: 
  • Investors have until December 26, 2023 to apply to the Court to be appointed as lead plaintiff in the lawsuit.
  • The article reported that asylum-seekers have complained of threats and broken promises after New York City awarded DocGo the Relocation Contract.
  • Then, on September 15, 2023, DocGo disclosed Capone’s resignation as Chief Executive Officer in a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
  • Kirby McInerney LLP is a New York-based plaintiffs’ law firm concentrating in securities, antitrust, whistleblower, and consumer litigation.

Former AUSA Joins Burns Charest in Dallas

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, November 2, 2023

DALLAS, Nov. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Burns Charest LLP is pleased to announce that Clay Mahaffey, a 22-year veteran of the U.S. Attorney's office in the Northern District of Texas and the Department of Justice, has joined the Dallas-based litigation boutique. During his lengthy tenure as an AUSA he handled a wide range of cases involving the financial industry, complex torts, government contracting, and complex regulatory issues. Moving to Burns Charest in an Of Counsel role, he will support the firm's roster of existing business litigation, class actions, mass torts, and other matters, while expanding the firm's False Claims Act case docket.

Key Points: 
  • During his lengthy tenure as an AUSA he handled a wide range of cases involving the financial industry, complex torts, government contracting, and complex regulatory issues.
  • Moving to Burns Charest in an Of Counsel role, he will support the firm's roster of existing business litigation, class actions, mass torts, and other matters, while expanding the firm's False Claims Act case docket.
  • "When I decided to take my career in a new direction, I reached out to several firms I knew and respected, and Burns Charest was at the top of the list.
  • To learn more about Burns Charest LLP, visit www.burnscharest.com.

Heim, Payne & Chorush in Houston Earns National Best Law Firms Recognition

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, November 2, 2023

HOUSTON, Nov. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The experienced attorneys at Houston's Heim, Payne & Chorush, LLP , have propelled the firm to national and local rankings on the 2024 Best Law Firms list from the publishers of The Best Lawyers in America.

Key Points: 
  • HOUSTON, Nov. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The experienced attorneys at Houston's Heim, Payne & Chorush, LLP , have propelled the firm to national and local rankings on the 2024 Best Law Firms list from the publishers of The Best Lawyers in America.
  • Led by name partners Michael Heim , Leslie Payne , and Russell Chorush , Heim, Payne & Chorush is ranked among the nation's top firms for intellectual property and patent litigation and Tier 1 among Houston's best law firms for the same types of cases.
  • Heim, Payne & Chorush has successfully represented companies and individuals from various industries with significant intellectual property and patent disputes for nearly two decades.
  • The attorneys at Heim, Payne & Chorush are closing out 2023 with one of the best years in the firm's history.

Houston's Alavi Anaipakos Earns Tier 1 Rankings on 2024 Best Law Firms List

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, November 2, 2023

HOUSTON, Nov. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Houston trial law firm Alavi Anaipakos has earned three Tier 1 rankings in the recently released 2024 Best Law Firms list from the publishers of The Best Lawyers in America.

Key Points: 
  • HOUSTON, Nov. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Houston trial law firm Alavi Anaipakos has earned three Tier 1 rankings in the recently released 2024 Best Law Firms list from the publishers of The Best Lawyers in America.
  • Alavi Anaipakos is one of the rare firms to achieve Tier 1 selections on the annual Best Law Firms list in three practice areas.
  • Alavi Anaipakos recently helped Los Angeles-based GoTV Streaming, LLC, win a patent infringement verdict against entertainment giant Netflix, Inc.
  • Additional court wins by Alavi Anaipakos include successfully invalidating a patent that was wielded against an entire segment of the U.S. poultry industry.

WARRANT HOLDERS WIN $51 MILLION IN SUIT AGAINST GETTY IMAGES FOR INTERFERENCE WITH THE EXERCISE OF THEIR WARRANTS

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, October 31, 2023

NEW YORK, Oct. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On February 8, 2023, Rakower Law PLLC, as lead counsel, commenced an action with Crowell & Moring LLP against Getty Images Holdings, Inc. ("Getty Images" or the "Company") (NYSE: GETY) on behalf of two substantial holders of Getty Images' public warrants.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Oct. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On February 8, 2023, Rakower Law PLLC, as lead counsel, commenced an action with Crowell & Moring LLP against Getty Images Holdings, Inc. ("Getty Images" or the "Company") (NYSE: GETY) on behalf of two substantial holders of Getty Images' public warrants.
  • The complaint alleged that Getty Images wrongly prevented plaintiffs from exercising their warrants as of August 22, 2022 based upon the false claim the warrants could not be exercised until an SEC Form S-1 resale registration statement became effective.
  • We are overjoyed to announce that on October 27, 2023, our clients won their case and were awarded $51 million plus interest due to Getty Images' breach in CRCM Institutional Master Fund (BVI) Ltd., et al.
  • Holders of Getty Images public warrants who were unable to exercise those warrants on or after August 22, 2022 are encouraged to contact Rakower Law.

NCLA Asks D.C. District Court to Halt Illegal Suspension of Hon. Pauline Newman

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, October 26, 2023

Pauline Newman’s complaint and to grant a preliminary injunction halting her ongoing suspension.

Key Points: 
  • Pauline Newman’s complaint and to grant a preliminary injunction halting her ongoing suspension.
  • In March 2023, the Judicial Council indefinitely suspended Judge Newman from hearing new cases before any formal investigation began.
  • The District Court should reject Defendants’ claims of absolute and unfettered power to effectively remove judges from office—a power that belongs to Congress alone.”
    “Judge Newman has a clear right to review in the District Court.
  • We look forward to continuing to work in this court to ensure a fair and constitutional process for Judge Newman and other Article III judges—and to see Judge Newman returned to hearing cases as soon as possible.”

Kirby McInerney LLP Reminds Investors That a Class Action Lawsuit Has Been Filed on Behalf of Integra LifeSciences Holdings Corporation (IART) Investors and Encourages Investors to Contact the Firm Before November 13, 2023

Retrieved on: 
Friday, October 20, 2023

Investors have until November 13, 2023 to apply to the Court to be appointed as lead plaintiff in the lawsuit.

Key Points: 
  • Investors have until November 13, 2023 to apply to the Court to be appointed as lead plaintiff in the lawsuit.
  • Integra also disclosed declining operating margins for the second quarter of 2023 and flat revenue growth projections, which the Company attributed to the manufacturing stoppage.
  • On May 23, 2023, Integra announced a recall of all products manufactured at the Company’s Boston facility between March 1, 2018 and May 22, 2023.
  • Kirby McInerney LLP is a New York-based plaintiffs’ law firm concentrating in securities, antitrust, whistleblower, and consumer litigation.