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Notices May 15, 2017

IMPORTANT INVESTOR ALERT: Lundin Law PC Announces Securities Class Action Lawsuit Against Akari Therapeutics, Plc and Encourages Investors With Losses to Contact the Firm

Lundin Law PC, a shareholder rights firm, announces the filing of a class action lawsuit against Akari Therapeutics, Plc (“Akari” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: AKTX) concerning possible violations of federal securities laws between March 30, 2017 and May 11, 2017 inclusive (the “Class Period”). Investors who purchased or otherwise acquired shares during the Class …

Settlements May 15, 2017

Indiana University Settles Lawsuit Over Sexual Assault Case

Indiana University settles lawsuit over sexual assault case File photo BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — A federal lawsuit filed by a Maryland woman against Indiana University has been dismissed after a financial settlement was reached. In her lawsuit, the woman alleged she was raped by a student who had been allowed to remain at the school after being accused of sexually assaulting someone else two years …

Lawsuits May 15, 2017

Joining Apple, Intel and Samsung Also Support FTC’s Anti-Trust Lawsuit Against Qualcomm

Courtesy of Apple, most of its chipmaker or designers seem to be having a rough start in 2017. One of these names will have to be the leading American chipmaker, Qualcomm, who Cupertino is presently embroiled in an ongoing patent royalties payment battle with. For those unaware, Apple first took a stand against the chipmaker and lodged a billion lawsuit against them for being charged unfairly …

Legal News May 15, 2017

Federal Judge Dismisses Nooksack Tribe Lawsuit

A Federal judge dismissed the Nooksack Tribe’s lawsuit against the federal government. Like others before him, the judge ruled he couldn’t recognize the tribal council that filed the suit because it isn’t legitimate. The Bellingham Herald reports this is all related to the Nooksack’s attempt kick nearly 300 people out of the tribe.

Settlements May 15, 2017

Thousands of Workers Successfully Sue Elon Musk for $4 Million

Tesla Chief Executive Elon Musk attends a forum on startups in Hong Kong, China January 26, 2016. REUTERS/Bobby Yip Thousands Of Workers Successfully Sue Elon Musk For $4 Million Elon Musk settled a lawsuit with thousands of underpaid and overworked employees at his company SpaceX, agreeing to pay out $4 million, Engadget reported Saturday. Most of the 4,100 employees covered by the class …

Lawsuits May 15, 2017

Facing Lawsuit, Buffalo School District to Allow LGBT Club, Same-Sex Prom Dates

The Buffalo school district says LGBT students will be allowed to bring same-sex dates to prom and form a club at a high school that was accused of discrimination. Superintendent Kriner Cash and Board President Barbara Seals-Nevergold announced the decision Friday, two days after the New York Civil Liberties Union helped a student file a federal lawsuit claiming unequal …

News May 15, 2017

Samsung, Intel Lend Support to FTC’s Qualcomm Lawsuit

Chip maker Qualcomm has been having a rough couple of months, not only getting sued by Apple — one of its largest customers — for unfair licensing costs, but also being accused of anti-competitive tactics by the Federal Trade Commission. In the case of the latter, now some of Qualcomm’s biggest rivals have chimed in, offering statements to the FTC in support of their monopoly accusations. Back …

Lawsuits May 15, 2017

Jury Finds UMD Negligent in Teacher Licensure Lawsuit

“We gave it the old college try, and sometimes you take it on the chin,” said Meg Kane, a lawyer for the graduates of the UMD College of Education and Human Service Professions. “They were found negligent, they were found liable — responsible — it just wasn’t a lot of finances awarded.” The former students, who graduated from UMD in December 2014, also alleged fraud and misrepresentation by UMD …

News May 15, 2017

The Latest: Alaska Lawmaker Predicts Strong Mine Opposition

The speaker of the Alaska House said he believes there will be a rising up of opposition if a mine proposed near the headwaters of a world-class Alaska salmon fishery advances. Rep. Bryce Edgmon represents the Bristol Bay region, where the Pebble Mine project is located.

News, Settlements May 15, 2017

Raleigh Property Owners Settle Lawsuit With ‘Love It or List It’

Reality TV shows such as HGTV’s “Love It or List It” often leave viewers wondering what really happens off camera. In a span of 60 minutes, the show’s fans can see a house in need of renovations transformed. What the highlight segments leave to the imagination are the nuts and bolts of construction projects that can lead show participants to tears of joy, or in some cases, unhappiness and …