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17 States Are Suing to Block Trump Administration Rules Weakening the Endangered Species Act

The law, signed by President Richard Nixon in 1973, has been credited with helping prevent the extinction of more than 220 species, including bald eagles, grizzly bears and humpback whales. It requires the government to list species that are endangered or threatened. The law also protects about 1,600 plant and animal species, designates habitat protections for them, and assesses whether federal …


Legal Firm Preparing for Class Action Lawsuit to Recover Losses Suffered by Uber Investors

Rosen, a global investor rights law firm, has announced its intentions to investigate a potential securities claim on behalf of shareholders of Uber Technologies, Inc. According to the American law firm, they are investigating the claims resulting from allegations that Uber may have issued materially misleading business information to the investing public. The legal firm is now said to be …


EQUITY ALERT: Rosen Law Firm Announces Filing of Securities Class Action Lawsuit Against National General Holdings Corp. – NGHC

NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, announces the filing of a class action lawsuit on behalf of purchasers of the securities of National General Holdings Corp. (NASDAQ: NGHC) from August 6, 2015 through August 9, 2017, inclusive (the “Class Period”). To join the National General class action, go to http://www.rosenlegal.com/cases-register-1644.html or …


Pomerantz Law Firm Announces the Filing of a Class Action Against ABIOMED, Inc. And Certain Officers – ABMD

NEW YORK, Aug. 06, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Pomerantz LLP announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against ABIOMED, Inc. (“ABIOMED” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: ABMD) and certain of its officers. If you are a shareholder who purchased ABIOMED securities during the class period, you have until, October 7, 2019, to ask the Court to appoint you as Lead Plaintiff for the class. [Click …


Lawsuit Filed Against Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Law Regarding Traffic Stops

TULSA, Okla. – The owners of an Oklahoma medical marijuana clinic have filed a lawsuit to stop part of a new law from going into effect. It primarily focuses on zoning rules, however, there is a provision over traffic stops and what happens if a medical marijuana patient does not have their card on them. Now, a petition has been filed to block information regarding patient licenses from being …


Capital One Data Hack Being Investigated by Class Action Law Firm

About 140,000 customers had social security numbers compromised, and about 80,000 people had their bank account numbers compromised. Data including names, addresses, contact information and birthdates of customers could have been accessed, Capital One said in a press release announcing the hack, which it said it discovered last month. Capital One said that information on customers who applied …


Judge Signs Off on $85 Million Dollar Lawsuit

A judge in Oklahoma has signed off on the state’s $85 million settlement with Israeli-based Teva Pharmaceuticals following a squabble between the attorney general and the Legislature and governor over how the deal was structured. Cleveland County District Judge Thad Balkman said Monday he signed the agreement calling for the funds to be used to help abate the state’s opioid crisis. Kevin Stitt …


Louisiana Law Turning Pipeline Protests Into Felonies Violates Constitution, New Lawsuit Alleges

A lawsuit filed today in federal court in Louisiana challenges the state’s “critical infrastructure” law, used to press felony charges against fossil fuel pipeline construction opponents, as unconstitutional. The Louisiana law went into effect in August 2018 and was immediately used against opponents of Energy Transfer’s Bayou Bridge oil pipeline. Missouri, Indiana, and Illinois are among the …


How Does Mediation Work in a Lawsuit? Mediated Agreements

How does mediation work in a lawsuit? So, how does mediation work in a lawsuit and is legal mediation a better route? How Does Mediation Work in a Lawsuit – Transaction CostSurprisingly, there isn’t a significant difference in transaction costs between litigated cases and those mediated through the courts. How does mediation work for you? Related Articles:A Closer Look at Court-sponsored …


SHAREHOLDER ALERT: Pomerantz Law Firm Reminds Shareholders With Losses on Their Investment in Boston Scientific Corporation of Class Action Lawsuit and Upcoming Deadline – BSX

NEW YORK, NY / ACCESSWIRE / May 13, 2019 / Pomerantz LLP announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Boston Scientific Corporation (“Boston Scientific” or the “Company”) (BSX) and certain of its officers. If you are a shareholder who purchased Boston Scientific securities during the class period, you have until June 24, 2019, to ask the Court to appoint you as Lead Plaintiff …