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Securities Class Action Settlements Up in 2016

The number of securities class action settlements approved by U.S. courts in 2016 was 85, the highest level since 2010, according to a report issued Wednesday by Boston-based Cornerstone Research. Total settlement dollars approved in 2016 was $5.99 billion, or almost double 2015’s $3.07 billion, according to the report, “Securities Class Action Settlements – 2016 Review and Analysis.” A total …




Glancy Prongay & Murray LLP Files Securities Class Action Lawsuit Against Patriot National, Inc.

Glancy Prongay & Murray LLP(“GPM”)announces that it has filed a class action lawsuit in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York on behalf of a class (the “Class”) consisting of persons and entities that acquired Patriot National, Inc. (“Patriot National” or the “Company”) (NYSE: PN) securities between August 15, 2016 and March 3, …


Unhappy About Happy Meals: Quebec Lawyer Files Request for Class Action Against McDonald’s

A Montreal lawyer has filed a request for a class action lawsuit against McDonald’s, claiming the popular restaurant chain’s marketing strategy illegally targets children. Joey Zukran claims that the fast-food giant is violating Quebec’s consumer protection laws with ads that directly target children under the age of 13. Zukran argued that McDonald’s is breaking the provincial rules with its …


Monteverde & Associates PC Files Class Action Lawsuit on Behalf of Shareholders of Seventy Seven Energy, Inc. In the Western District of Oklahoma

Monteverde & Associates PC Files Class Action Lawsuit On Behalf of Shareholders of Seventy Seven Energy, Inc. in the Western District of Oklahoma News provided by Mar 14, 2017, 12:27 ET Share this article NEW YORK, March 14, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — Notice is hereby given that Monteverde & Associates PC has filed a class action lawsuit in the United States District Court for Western District of …


EQUITY ALERT: Rosen Law Firm Announces Filing of Securities Class Action Lawsuit Against Netflix, Inc. – NFLX

Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, announces the filing of a class action lawsuit on behalf of purchasers of Netflix, Inc. securities (NFLX) from July 22, 2014 through October 15, 2014, inclusive (the “Class Period”). The lawsuit seeks to recover damages for Netflix investors under the federal securities laws. To join the Netflix class action, go to …


EQUITY ALERT: Rosen Law Firm Files Securities Class Action Lawsuit Against Kandi Technologies Group, Inc.

Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, announces that it has filed a class action lawsuit on behalf of purchasers of Kandi Technologies Group, Inc. securities (KNDI) from March 16, 2015 through March 13, 2017, both dates inclusive (the “Class Period”). The lawsuit seeks to recover damages for Kandi investors under the federal securities laws. To join the …


Proposed Law Could Be a New Attack on Civil Rights

A chilling little bill is working its way through Congress. It could have the effect of ending the class action as an American institution. The legislation, the Fairness in Class Action Litigation Act, passed the House last week.


Oppose H.R. 985 the Fairness in Class Action Litigation Act of 2017

Oppose H.R. 985 The Fairness in Class Action Litigation Act of 2017 Advocacy Letter – 03/08/17 Source: The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights Recipient: U.S. House of Representatives On behalf of The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, a coalition of more than 200 national advocacy organizations charged by its diverse membership to promote and protect the rights of all …