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Lawsuits Jan 28, 2016

Cnova SHAREHOLDER ALERT: Johnson & Weaver, LLP Announces Filing of Class Action Complaint Against Cnova N.V.; Encourages All Investors (US and Non-Us) to Contact the Firm for Information

SAN DIEGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Shareholder rights law firm Johnson & Weaver, LLP reminds investors that they have until March 21, 2016 to file a motion seeking to be appointed lead plaintiff against Cnova N.V. (NASDAQ:CNV). If you purchased Cnova between November 19, 2014 and December 18, 2015 (the “Class Period”) we encourage you to contact Johnson & Weaver regarding your rights and options. …

Lawsuits Jan 28, 2016

How Flint Residents Are Fighting the Water Crisis in Court

Crisis-struck residents of Flint, Mich. are taking the contamination of their city’s water to the courts. A federal suit announced Wednesday alleging that officials are still violating a federal law designed to protect the city’s drinking water is one of at least four separate attempts backed by Flint citizens to get legal recourse for the ongoing crisis. Here, what each major legal challenge …

Lawsuits Jan 27, 2016

Flint Water Crisis: Michigan Governor Appoints Experts

It’s unclear how long it will take to replace lead pipes in Flint and throughout the state, Snyder said. “It’s too soon to tell,” he said, “because I can’t tell you how many pipes and where they are. But as a practice now, we should be working on that, very clearly.”

Lawsuits Jan 25, 2016

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.

Lawsuits Jan 25, 2016

Sebring, Ohio: Schools Closed as Water Tests Demanded

“We have asked for assistance from the federal EPA’s criminal investigation division,” Griesmer said. It’s unclear when the town’s lead problem started, but a water advisory alert for pregnant women and children was posted December 3 on the Ohio EPA website. Sebring has made tremendous progress since then, according to Griesmer of the state EPA.

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Lawsuits Jan 14, 2016

Flint Water Crisis: Michigan Governor Apologizes

The governor said he wants tangible measures, such as additional testing and filters for the Flint community, but also long-term solutions to provide health care for those who were affected by the lead in the water. He apologized for the crisis, calling it an “unfortunate situation.” Mayor Weaver said the state will form a partnership with the city of Flint not just to resolve the issue of the …

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Lawsuits Jan 14, 2016

How Flint, Michigan’s Tap Water Became Toxic

Soon after the switch, the water started to look, smell and taste funny. Residents said it often looked dirty. Rhonda Kelso and her daughter
“The water would come in brown and my daughter was like ‘Mom … why is the water brown?’

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Lawsuits Jan 13, 2016

Flint Water Crisis: Michigan Governor Apologizes

The governor said he wants tangible measures, such as additional testing and filters for the Flint community, but also long-term solutions to provide health care for those who were affected by the lead in the water. He apologized for the crisis, calling it an “unfortunate situation.” Mayor Weaver said the state will form a partnership with the city of Flint not just to resolve the issue of the …

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Lawsuits Jan 13, 2016

How Tap Water Became Toxic in Flint, Michigan

Soon after the switch, the water started to look, smell and taste funny. Residents said it often looked dirty. Rhonda Kelso and her daughter
“The water would come in brown and my daughter was like ‘Mom … why is the water brown?’