Investigation

ALR CLASS ACTION UPDATE: Hagens Berman Advises Alere Inc. (NYSE: ALR) Investors of June 20, 2016 Lead Plaintiff Deadline and Expanded Investigation

Hagens Berman Sobol Shapiro LLP, a national investor-rights law firm, reminds Alere Inc. (NYSE:ALR) that June 20, 2016 is the lead plaintiff deadline in the securities class action lawsuit concerning Alere’s apparent improper revenue recognition in violation of GAAP. Hagens Berman is expanding its investigation in light of recent news that Abbot …


Cash America (CSH) Alert: Johnson & Weaver, LLP Launches an Investigation Into the Fairness of Price and Process in Proposed Sale of Cash America International, Inc.; Are Shareholders Getting a Fair Deal?

Cash America (CSH) Alert: Johnson & Weaver, LLP Launches an Investigation into the Fairness of Price and Process in Proposed Sale of Cash America International, Inc.; Are Shareholders Getting a Fair Deal? Apr 28, 2016, 12:32 ET from Johnson & Weaver, LLP SAN DIEGO, April 28, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — Shareholder rights law firm Johnson & Weaver, LLP has launched an investigation into whether the …


Textura (TXTR) Alert: Johnson & Weaver, LLP Launches an Investigation Into the Fairness of Price and Process in Proposed Sale of Textura Corporation; Are Textura Shareholders Getting a Fair Price?

Textura (TXTR) Alert: Johnson & Weaver, LLP Launches an Investigation into the Fairness of Price and Process in Proposed Sale of Textura Corporation; Are Textura Shareholders Getting a Fair Price? Apr 28, 2016, 09:11 ET from Johnson & Weaver, LLP SAN DIEGO, April 28, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — Shareholder rights law firm Johnson & Weaver, LLP has launched an investigation into whether the board …


Volkswagen Reaches Settlement With US Authorities in Emissions Scandal

A judge for the US District Court for the Northern District of California said Thursday that German automaker Volkswagen AG (VW) has reached a settlement with the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), California officials and consumers over a plan to fix or buy back nearly 600,000 diesel-powered vehicles…


SHAREHOLDER ALERT: Brodsky & Smith, LLC Announces Investigation of the Board of Directors of Lexmark International, Inc. -LXK

SHAREHOLDER ALERT: Brodsky & Smith, LLC Announces Investigation of The Board of Directors of Lexmark International, Inc. -LXK Apr 20, 2016, 21:35 ET from Brodsky & Smith, LLC BALA CYNWYD, Pa., April 20, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — Law office of Brodsky & Smith, LLC announces that it is investigating potential claims against the Board of Directors of Lexmark International, Inc. (“Lexmark” or “the…


Do You Have to Disclose a Government Investigation? Practical Considerations, Legal Standards, and Recent Case Law

After receiving an inquiry from a government agency, such as a subpoena, a Civil Investigative Demand (“CID”), or an informal request for information, public companies ask whether they must disclose publicly that they may be under investigation. A corollary question to public disclosure is how broadly to disclose internally, to lenders, or to D&O insurers. The standards for disclosing …


VW: Prosecutors in Germany and France Widen Probes

Prosecutors in Germany and France have broadened their investigations into the emissions scandal at Volkswagen. Authorities in Paris have opened a formal probe into “aggravated fraud” over the use of diesel engine devices that gave misleading emissions results. And German prosecutors said the number of VW employees now under investigation has increased from six to 17.


FBI Probes Flint Water Scandal: Latest Agency to Join Investigation of Crisis That’s Devastated City

The FBI is the latest agency to join the Flint water crisis investigation, after weeks of public criticism over the Environmental Protection Agency’s conduct with respect to the probe. The statewide investigation into the Michigan city came after revelations the drinking water became contaminated with lead in April 2014, while under the control of a state-appointed emergency manager. Gina …


Flint Water Crisis: AG Seeks to Avoid Conflict of Interest

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“Most reasoned people can see the hypocrisy of that,” he said. Other critics have wondered aloud if letting Schuette investigate Flint’s water dilemma presents a fox-watching-the-henhouse scenario. Attorneys general represent the state and governor in lawsuits, of which there are at least four concerning Flint’s water.


Rick Snyder Donor Picked to Lead Investigation of Flint Water Crisis

Rick Snyder Donor Picked To Lead Investigation Of Flint Water Crisis by Josh Israel Jan 25, 2016 2:19 pm CREDIT: AP Photo/Paul Sancya Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette (R) celebrating his 2014 re-election Weeks after refusing to even look into allegations of wrongdoing in the Flint water crisis, Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette (R) announced on Monday that he is appointing a …