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Notices Sep 6, 2016

EBS SHAREHOLDER ALERT: The Law Offices of Vincent Wong Reminds Investors of a Class Action Involving Emergent Biosolutions Inc. And a Lead Plaintiff Deadline of September 19, 2016

The Law Offices of Vincent Wong announce that a class action lawsuit has been commenced in the USDC for the District of Maryland on behalf of investors who purchased Emergent Biosolutions Inc. (EBS) securities between January 11, 2016 and June 21, 2016. Click here to learn about the case: http://www.wongesq.com/pslra/emergent-biosolutions-inc. There is no cost or …

Legal News Sep 2, 2016

Decision in AXA Excessive-Fee Lawsuit Preserves the Status Quo

A judge’s recent decision favoring AXA Equitable Life Insurance Co. in a lawsuit over excessive mutual fund fees in variable annuities was a win of sorts for insurance companies, in that it upholds a traditional structure of offering investment options. At issue in the lawsuit, Sivolella v. AXA Equitable Life Insurance Co. et al, is whether the insurer and an RIA subsidiary, which act as …

Lawsuits Sep 2, 2016

Texas AG Files Lawsuit Against Waller County Over Open Carry

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is suing Waller County over its ban on guns at its courthouse. The suit, filed Monday afternoon in district court in Travis County, centers on a provision of Texas’ new open carry law, which took effect in January. The law, which allows Texans with licenses to openly carry handguns, has an exemption prohibiting …

Lawsuits Sep 2, 2016

Lawsuit Blames JBLM in Wrongful Death of Lakewood 13-Year-Old

A local family says JBLM is to blame for the shooting death of a teenager, according to a new federal lawsuit. Alex DeMello, 13, died after being shot in the face by a friend. Police investigators said he was shot after the boys snuck through a hole in a fence that is supposed to secure the military installation.

Notices Aug 31, 2016

IMPORTANT SHAREHOLDER ALERT: Lundin Law PC Announces Securities Class Action Lawsuit Against the GEO Group, Inc. And Encourages Investors With Losses to Contact the Firm

Lundin Law PC (the “Firm”) announces a class action lawsuit has been filed against The GEO Group, Inc. (“GEO” or the “Company”) (GEO) concerning possible violations of federal securities laws between March 1, 2012 and August 17, 2016 (the “Class Period”). Investors who purchased or otherwise acquired shares during the Class Period should contact …

News Aug 29, 2016

Lafayette City Marshal Back in Court Over Public Records Lawsuit, Invokes the Fifth Amendment

The Independent’s ongoing public records lawsuit against Lafayette City Marshal Brian Pope is back in court this week, with the publication seeking more records they assert may link the marshal to political activity during the sheriff’s election. Pope faces five felony counts of perjury and misuse of public funds after records unearthed through the lawsuit revealed he used his public office to …

News Aug 29, 2016

Lawsuit Spurs Sheriff Glenn Palmer to Turn Over Public Records

The Oregonian/OregonLive for months sought records from Grant County Sheriff Glenn Palmer that he refused to provide or delayed turning over until the news organization filed a lawsuit to get them. The suit in Grant County Circuit Court, filed May 20, continues to press for access to documents that the sheriff hasn’t yet released. By law in Oregon, the public is entitled to see all but certain …

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Notices Aug 27, 2016

Robbins Arroyo LLP: A Class Action Lawsuit Has Been Filed Against Suffolk Bancorp (SCNB)

SAN DIEGO & RIVERHEAD, N.Y.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Shareholder rights law firm Robbins Arroyo LLP announcesthat a class action lawsuit has been filed against Suffolk Bancorp (NYSE: SCNB) in the Supreme Court for the State of New York, County of Suffolk. The complaint is brought on behalf of shareholders of Suffolk for alleged breaches of fiduciary duties in connection with the acquisition of the …

Lawsuits Aug 20, 2016

Defense Attorney Files Lawsuit for Snitchgate Civil Rights Violation

A defense attorney has filed a $10 million lawsuit in federal court in Santa Ana, alleging that his civil rights were violated when he got into a courthouse scuffle with an Orange County District Attorney’s Office investigator. James Michael Crawford is suing Orange County, the investigator, Dillon P. Alley, and a series of unnamed plaintiffs who the attorney alleges were part …