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ALERT: Rowley Law PLLC Is Investigating Proposed Acquisition of Onvia

ALERT: Rowley Law PLLC is Investigating Proposed Acquisition of Onvia Share this article NEW YORK, Oct. 6, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — Rowley Law PLLC is investigating potential claims against Onvia (NASDAQ: ONVI) and its board of directors for breach of fiduciary duty concerning the proposed acquisition of the company by Deltek for $9.00 per share in cash. The transaction is valued at approximately …


Trump Administration Targets Class-Action Right in DOL Fiduciary Rule, but Other Legal Avenues Could Remain for Investors

Even before the Labor Department has finished its review of its fiduciary rule, the Trump administration has made clear that it is targeting a part of the measure that would make it easier for investors to pursue class-action lawsuits against financial advisers. The latest evidence is a DOL Field Assistance Bulletin released on Wednesday, that said that the agency would not bring enforcement …


Iowa City Joins Lawsuit Against Justice Department Over Immigration Enforcement

Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel said Sunday the city would sue the administration of President Donald Trump in the wake of threats to withhold millions of dollars in federal grants from so-called sanctuary cities. Iowa City has signed onto a lawsuit against the U.S. Justice Department in a fight over federal grant funding for cities that limit local law enforcement’s role in immigration enforcement. The suit, brought by the city of Chicago, is seeking an injunction barring …


Utah Legislature May Review Liquor Law at the Center of ‘Deadpool’ Lawsuit

The Utah State Legislature may review a law struck down by a federal judge in a lawsuit over alcohol, sex and the movie “Deadpool.” A federal judge on Thursday night sided with Brewvies in its lawsuit against Utah’s Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control, ruling the state statute violated the movie theater-and-bar’s First Amendment rights. Brewvies faced revocation of its …


Blue Apron Hit With Multiple Class Action lawsuits

Blue Apron just can’t catch a break. The cooking kit company has seen its share price nearly cut in half since its late June IPO and now it could be in legal trouble, too. Now law firms are coming after the company with proposed class-action lawsuits, alleging that Blue Apron failed to adequately disclose material information.


Louisville Metro Files Lawsuit Against Nation’s Three Largest Drug Distributors for Their Role in Creating Opioid Crisis

Louisville Metro Government has filed a federal lawsuit against the three largest wholesale opioid distribution companies – Cardinal Health, AmerisourceBergen, and McKesson – for dumping millions of pills into Louisville neighborhoods while refusing to fulfill their obligations to monitor, identify, report and halt suspicious shipments of opioids. The suit, filed today in U.S. District court …


A Day After Vishal Sikka’s Exit as CEO, 3 US Law Firms File Suits Against Infosys

At least three US-based law firms sent out statements on Saturday saying they would initiate class-action lawsuits against Infosys for unlawful business practices, an exercise that is not uncommon with US-listed companies every time they go through a change, especially in the case of mergers and acquisitions. A day after Infosys chief executive Vishal Sikka stepped down from his role at India’s …


Fort Worth Considers Joining SB4 Lawsuit

Fort Worth could be the latest city to join a lawsuit against the state’s so-called “Sanctuary Cities Ban”, which takes effect Sept. 1. The City Council will discuss the matter during their meeting Tuesday night. Also known as Senate Bill 4, the law requires local law enforcement to cooperate with federal immigration authorities and bars cities and counties from adopting policies that prevent …


IMPORTANT INVESTOR ALERT: Lundin Law PC Announces Securities Class Action Lawsuit Against Akari Therapeutics, Plc and Encourages Investors With Losses to Contact the Firm

Lundin Law PC, a shareholder rights firm, announces the filing of a class action lawsuit against Akari Therapeutics, Plc (“Akari” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: AKTX) concerning possible violations of federal securities laws between March 30, 2017 and May 11, 2017 inclusive (the “Class Period”). Investors who purchased or otherwise acquired shares during the Class …