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Notices Apr 22, 2019

CLASS ACTION UPDATE for UMC, CTL, CNDT and BA: Levi & Korsinsky, LLP Reminds Investors of Class Actions on Behalf of Shareholders

NEW YORK, April 22, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Levi & Korsinsky, LLP announces that class action lawsuits have commenced on behalf of shareholders of the following publicly-traded companies. To learn more about the United Microelectronics Corporation class action contact [email protected] . To learn more about the CenturyLink, Inc. class action contact [email protected] . When the …

Lawsuits Apr 22, 2019

Early Arrival: City Files Lawsuit Against Immigration Legal Service Provider

New York City’s Department of Consumer and Worker Protection has filed a lawsuit against a number of immigration legal aid providers for “allegedly using a multi-part scheme to deceive immigrants.” DCWP accused Angel G. Buitron of Buitron Offices & Associates of posing as a renowned lawyer with an expertise in complex immigration cases despite not having a license to practice law anywhere. Buitron allegedly charged immigrants up to $30,000 for legal help and then had Susana T. Abarca, of the Law Office of Susana Abarca, PLLC, appear in immigration court for him, often without the immigrant client’s knowledge.

Settlements Apr 22, 2019

Rent-A-Center to Receive $92.5 Million in Lawsuit Settlement With Vintage Capital

Rent-A-Center said Monday it will be paid $92.5 million as part of an agreement to end litigation over the Plano-based rent-to-own retailer’s surprise termination of its pending merger with Vintage Capital last year. The agreement in principle to settle litigation with Vintage Capital Management LLC and its financial partner B. Riley Financial Inc. will end a dispute that started last December. …

News, Opinion Apr 22, 2019

[Opinion] Why the Apple MFA Lawsuit Should Get Thrown Out of Court

So frankly, Apple doesn’t ask for 2FA all the time, even though other 2FA solutions can and do make such requests by design. Finally, the plaintiff is suing because Apple doesn’t allow you to turn off 2FA after two weeks. In most cases, Apple doesn’t force 2FA; you have to opt in. If you don’t like Apple implementing good security, you can choose not to buy its products. This frivolous suit …

News Apr 21, 2019

Connecticut Parents File Lawsuit Claiming Son Expelled Over Conservative Political Views

Parents in Connecticut have filed a lawsuit against Cheshire Academy in Connecticut alleging that their son was expelled from the school because of his conservative views. The school has denied that the student, Michael Mancini, was punished because of his political views. “As some of you may be aware, earlier this week, following a fair process, a student was expelled. “We should …

News Apr 21, 2019

Mounting Lawsuits Against Juul Reminiscent of Early Tobacco Litigation

Central to some of the Juul lawsuits is the allegation that, particularly in its early days, Juul used young, attractive models in ads and promoted its products heavily on social networks such as Instagram, knowing that they are frequented by minors. “Not only has litigation against the tobacco industry resulted in tens of billions of dollars in settlements and verdicts, but it’s also cast a …

Lawsuits, News Apr 20, 2019

Lawsuit Filed Over Waffle House Shooting in Tennessee

The mother of a woman who was killed in a shooting at a Tennessee Waffle House last year has filed the latest lawsuit over the attack. News outlets report 21-year-old DeEbony Groves’ mother filed the suit seeking $100 million and a jury trial. The suit was filed against Travis Reinking and his father, Jeffrey Reinking. The lawsuit contends he shot and killed Groves with a gun he wasn’t supposed …

Lawsuits Apr 20, 2019

The ‘Home Improvement’ Creators Are Seeking $40 Million in a Lawsuit Against Disney

But for the creators of the hit ’90s sitcom, the show has been a sticking point for many years. Wind Dancer Production Group and writers-producers Matt Williams, Carmen Finestra, Tam O’Shanter, and David McFadzean have been involved in a tricky lawsuit against Disney since 2013. They’re claiming that Disney has made 1.5 billion from the show, and they’re alleging they’ve been cheated out of a …

News Apr 18, 2019

USC Hires Lobbying Firm to Oppose Legislation for Victims of Abuse

USC hired a lobbying firm to oppose legislation that would extend the statute of limitations for cases involving sexual assault incidents that take place at campus health centers. With the firm, the University is working to lobby against Assembly Bill 1510, which was introduced by Assemblymember Eloise Gomez Reyes of Grand Terrace Feb. 22. If passed, AB 1510 would allow victims of Tyndall’s …

News Mar 12, 2019

US Soccer Stars ‘Confident’ of Winning Gender Discrimination Lawsuit

Paris (CNN) The US women’s national soccer team will “fight until the end” in its battle for equality, says one of the team’s co-captains Megan Rapinoe. With the Women’s World Cup just months away, 28 players in the US squad last week filed a federal class-action lawsuit against the United States Soccer Federation, stating “institutionalized gender discrimination,” which the reigning world …