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Dec-9-21 Los Angeles, CA On October 18, a showrunner moved in Los Angeles federal court for class certification of a group of TV writers who claim that they were cheated of residual payments owed by streaming services. They claim that their union failed to represent their interests adequately in negotiating a secret lump sum settlement. Although royalties and other... - Fingerhut Telephone Calls Not a Good Fit for Good Friday
Apr-18-14 Eden Prairie, MN Somewhere out there is a TV ad for Fingerhut.com featuring a fictitious but representative consumer named “Nancy.” The description of the ad, catalogued at GlobalAdSource (2/27/14), suggests that “Nancy’s budget used to be a total downer before discovering Fingerhut.com. Now, Nancy can get what she wants without u... - $155 Million Overtime Settlement Approved for Prison Supervisors
Nov-6-23 San Francisco, CA A $155 million overtime settlement filed by current and retired California prison supervisors has been approved by a San Francisco Superior Court Judge. The original California labor lawsuit , dating back to 2008, alleged unpaid overtime wages for tasks performed before and after their shifts. According to the motion for final approva... - How Will Neuberger Sale Affect Mutual Funds?
Dec-12-08 New York, NY Now that the dust has settled and Lehman Brothers' Neuberger Berman group has been sold, investors are left wondering what effect the sale will have on their mutual funds. While Neuberger officials say that Neuberger mutual funds and other investments are stable, investors are left to wonder if that really is the case, or if they are just be... - New Treatment Guidelines Could Put 13 Million Americans on Statin Drugs
Mar-20-14 Washington, DC Revised guidelines issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) and the American College of Cardiology (ACC) regarding risk factors for heart disease and stroke could put as many as 13 million Americans on statin medications. According to a report by TIME.com the guidelines ease the treatment thresholds to include some 10.4 millio... - Pop Goes the Commercial Contract: Jackson and Prince Are Served
Nov-18-08 Chanhassen, MN Ah, boys will be boys. Even really popular boys, who are loved and revered by millions. But sorry boys, a contract is a contract—and when commercial contracts are breached for any reason, you can expect to be slammed with commercial contract law unless you can prove that the commercial contract was not worth the paper it was signed on. ... - California Sues Meta Over Youth Marketing
Oct-31-23 Oakland, CA A lawsuit filed in California claims that Meta's Instagram and Facebook have “profoundly altered the psychological and social realities of a generation of young Americans" by knowingly and deliberately designing features that addict young people to its platforms. The lawsuit, which is filed in 33 states, alleges that such featu... - FDA to Review Risk of Testosterone Heart Attack, Stroke
Feb-14-14 Los Angeles, CA There is little doubt that “Low-T” has ascended to dizzying heights in the lexicon of men’s health, and pop culture surrounding men’s health, in the last decade. “Low-T” is the requisite slang for low testosterone, and there is little doubt that the latter is a real and debilitating problem with some agin... - Death by Delay – CFPB Defers Credit Union Overdraft Regulations into Indefinite Future
May-22-18 Washington, DC On May 10, 2018, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) quietly scuttled proposed consumer overdraft protection regulations, moving them to the inactive list until some undefined, unknown day in the future when a permanent director is named. Meanwhile, banks and credit unions continue to rake in fees through questionable practi... - Duragesic Transdermal Pain Patch: Be Very, Very Careful...
Apr-27-08 Morgantown, WV Although legal and available only by prescription, fentanyl—the active ingredient in the Duragesic transdermal pain patch—can be used in the comfort of your own home, where there are generally no nurses to afford supervision, and no one to remind you that misused, this pain patch could kill you. The Duragesic patch, which is... - Ford Fuel Economy Lawsuit—Attorney Weighs In
Jul-17-19 New York, NY: If you are a current or former Ford vehicle owner or you leased Ford model years 2017-2019 (the “Class Vehicles”) that were marketed and sold with overstated fuel economy, you may be entitled to compensation. Attorney Gary Graifman has filed the Ford class action lawsuit on behalf of Ford customers nationwide who believe the advertised... - Everybody Watching Wachovia: Another ERISA Concern?
Apr-14-08 Charlotte, NC Investors, and current and former employees holding Wachovia retirement savings plans and 401(k) plans (Plan) will not be happy with the news this morning that the 4th largest bank in the country has posted a huge loss for the first quarter, and is attempting to raise $7 billion in capital. The anger amongst investors and savers would ce... - Judge Stands Firm on Decision to Proceed with Wrongful Termination Suit Against ORU
Apr-6-08 Tulsa, OK: The judge who is presiding over a wrongful termination suit against Oral Roberts University (ORU) by two former professors for the university, has ruled that the lawsuit will continue. The professors Tim and Paulita Brooker allege discovering wrongdoing on the part of the university's prior president. They believe they were forced from their p... - Ohio Cannabis Workers Sue for Unpaid Wages
Oct-1-21 Cleveland, OH On September 14, the Northern District of Ohio granted conditional certification to a group of hemp workers in Tenita Bryant v. North Coast Natural Solutions, LLC . The employees may now move one step farther along in their pursuit of unpaid wages claims against a collection of related hemp enterprises that did business as AgeVital Pharm... - Duragesic: This Patch Could Stop Your Heart
Mar-11-08 Toronto, ON The active ingredient contained in the recalled Duragesic pain patch is a synthetic opioid analgesic that is considered to be several times more potent than heroin. The makers of the Duragesic patch containing fentanyl have recalled the patches over concern that a breach in the patch reservoir could pose an overdose hazard to both patient,... - National City Bank Investigated for Possible ERISA Breach
Feb-12-08 Cleveland, OH The bank credited with writing the very first mortgage in America has also joined the ranks of those suffering huge losses thanks to the nation's credit crisis. In so doing, National City Bank may have breached its fiduciary duties surrounding prudent management of National City 401(k) retirement Plans. According to provisions contained... - Schering-Plough: Dragging Heels on Vytorin Study, a Breach of ERISA?
Feb-5-08 Kenilworth, NJ The long-awaited, and long-delayed release of the ENHANCE study on the effects and efficacy of the cholesterol drug Vytorin (Zocor combined with Zetia) may have done more than raise the ire of doctors and the medical community: it also may have ticked off investors of Schering-Plough , one of the two manufacturers involved in Vytorin. The... - Defective Hip Litigation Continues On against Zimmer, Smith & Nephew
Mar-12-18 Newark,NJ: Every metal-on-metal hip replacement manufacturer has been accused of defective design, and because there are two or more articulation points where the metal components can grind against each other, some MOM hip replacements, such as those made by Zimmer and Smith & Nephew, allegedly include an increased risk of metallosis. Lawsuits aga... - Companies Investigated for Handling of Stock Options
Nov-30-07 New York, NY Stock option plans are becoming an increasingly popular way for companies to attract and retain highly valued employees. Stock options allow employees the right to purchase shares in the company at a fixed price within a certain period of time. Employees can profit if the stock gains value after they have purchased it, usually at a price th... - Stock Option Lawsuits: Employees Have Rights
Nov-2-07 Boston, MA Employers who offer [ stock options ] and other benefits to their employees are bound by law to act in the best interests of their employees. Unfortunately, some employers that offer stock options breach their duty to their employees, resulting in hard-earned money being lost. Employers offering stock options are governed by the Employee Reti...