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Lawsuits Jan 28, 2016

Court of Appeal Dismisses Pet Valu Franchisee Class Action and Clarifies Scope of Duty of Fair Dealing

Jan 18, 2016 On January 14, 2016, the Ontario Court of Appeal overturned a judgment for the franchisee class in the Pet Valu franchise class action. This significant decision for franchisors resulted in the dismissal of the class action in its entirety. Notably, the Court of Appeal found any failure by the franchisor to disclose information in a disclosure document does not amount to a breach …

Class-Actions Jan 28, 2016

Employment-Related Class-Action Settlements at Record Highs

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Lawsuits Jan 28, 2016

Halt Gutting of Class Action : Rutland Herald Online

Halt gutting of class action Is Congress acting to protect Volkswagen? I�m sure you�ve heard about Volkswagen�s emissions scandal, where the automaker intentionally installed �defeat devices� in millions of cars around the world to cheat auto emissions regulations. Consumers who thought they were buying �clean diesel� TDI engines were in fact polluting up to 40 times above national standards, …

Lawsuits Jan 28, 2016

MannKind Has New Partner but Faces Class Action Suit

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Matthew Pfeffer, the chief executive officer of MannKind, speaks during last year’s annual meeting. Pfeffer announced Thursday that the company has a new licensing agreement for its Technosphere particle. Matthew Pfeffer, the chief executive officer of MannKind, speaks during last year’s annual meeting.

Lawsuits Jan 28, 2016

Recent Class-Action Surge Ups the Ante for 401(k) Advice

All eyes may be on the Labor Department’s fiduciary rule, but don’t forget the courts.Eleven major class-action lawsuits were filed in federal courts around the country against 401(k) sponsors or providers of retirement products in the fourth quarter of 2015. All involve alleged fiduciary breach claims of, among other things, excessive fees benefiting service providers in violation of the …

Lawsuits Jan 28, 2016

Class-Action Lawsuit Targets Casino’s Cnova

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Lawsuits Jan 28, 2016

Class-Action Suit Targets “Illegal” Florissant Court Fees

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Lawsuits Jan 28, 2016

Flint Residents File Class Action Suits as Water Crisis Continues

Flint residents file class action suits as water crisis continues Local News Flint residents file class action suits as water crisis continues The story of Flint’s water crisis is getting more national attention, but this is something that the people of Flint have been dealing with for months. Now, they’re taking their fight to all levels of government. FLINT, Mich. (WJBK) – The story of …

Lawsuits Jan 28, 2016

Supreme Court Says Class Action Lawsuits Can Survive Compensation Offers

The Supreme Court ruled on a company’s effort to end a class action lawsuit with a payoff to one plaintiff. (Photo: USA TODAY) 572 CONNECTTWEET99 LINKEDINCOMMENTEMAILMORE WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court dealt a rare setback Wednesday to companies trying to avoid potentially expensive class-action lawsuits. The justices ruled that offers of full compensation to the lead plaintiff in such a case …

Lawsuits Jan 28, 2016

San Francisco’s Biggest Cab Company Files for Bankruptcy

* Author: Davey Alba.Davey Alba Business * Date of Publication: 01.26.16.01.26.16 * Time of Publication: 5:09 pm.5:09 pm Paris Cabbies and Uber Are Clashing—Again French taxi unions and Uber are clashing again. Taxi drivers in France have once more gone on strike—shutting down roads, demonstrating across Paris, and blocking access to major airports and railway stations, according to French …