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Sep 29, 2020 4:15 PM ET

The New York Law Journal Announces IMS ExpertServices Top Three Winner in Best Of 2020 Awards

iCrowdNewswire - Sep 29, 2020 - Pensacola, Fla. | The New York Law Journal announced the winners today for its annual ‘Best Of 2020’ reader favorites awards, and named IMS ExpertServices as Top Three award recipient in the category of Best Trial Presentation/’Hot Seat’ Consulting. The New York Law Journal was founded in 1888 to deliver news and discussion relevant to the New York legal community. The annual ‘Best Of’ awards are. [more...]

Sep 29, 2020 2:44 PM ET

Kathleen Kane Named to Lead MTC-ABAG Legal Team

iCrowdNewswire - Sep 29, 2020 - The Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) today announced the hiring of Kathleen Kane as General Counsel. Ms. Kane, who currently serves as City Attorney for Burlingame and previously served as City Attorney for East Palo Alto, will take over from Adrienne Weil, who is retiring after a decade of service. The Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG) has for some time contracted with MTC to provide its staffing services. Ms. Kane will additionally act as legal counsel. [more...]

Sep 29, 2020 2:13 PM ET

On Deck Capital Class Action: Halper Sadeh LLP Announces Filing Of Shareholder Class Action Lawsuit Against On Deck Capital, Inc.; Investors Are Encouraged To Contact The Firm – ONDK

iCrowdNewswire - Sep 29, 2020 - Halper Sadeh LLP, a global investor rights law firm, announces the filing of a shareholder class action lawsuit against On Deck Capital, Inc. in connection with its sale to Enova International, Inc for $0.12 per share in cash and 0.092 shares of Enova common stock for each share of On Deck held. The lawsuit seeks damages and/or equitable relief on behalf of On Deck shareholders under the federal securities laws. The lawsuit. [more...]

Sep 29, 2020 1:39 PM ET

Deadline Reminder: The Law Offices of Howard G. Smith Reminds Investors of Looming Deadline in the Class Action Lawsuit Against HDFC Bank Limited (HDB)

iCrowdNewswire - Sep 29, 2020 - Law Offices of Howard G. Smith reminds investors of the upcoming November 2, 2020 deadline to file a lead plaintiff motion in the class action filed on behalf of investors who purchased HDFC Bank Limited securities between July 31, 2019 and July 10, 2020, inclusive (the "Class Period"). Investors suffering losses on their HDFC Bank investments are encouraged to contact the Law Offices of Howard G. Smith to discuss their legal rights in this class action at 888-638-4847 or by. [more...]

Sep 29, 2020 1:07 PM ET

Bloomberg Law Expands Bankruptcy Resources With New Practical Guidance, Survey Findings, And On-Demand Webinar

iCrowdNewswire - Sep 29, 2020 - Bloomberg Law announced today the availability of new resources to aid attorneys dealing with the increase in bankruptcies caused by the effects of Covid-19 on the U.S. economy, including new Practical Guidance topic pages and an on-demand webinar that discusses findings from the Bloomberg Law 2020 Bankruptcy Survey. These resources are available to Bloomberg Law subscribers at no additional cost. For more information and to request a demo, please visit http://onb-law.com/GCqD50Bzd0G.. [more...]

Sep 29, 2020 12:44 PM ET

Diamond Resorts Files Lawsuit Against Timeshare Freedom Group, Molfetta Law & Others in Timeshare ‘Cancellation’ Ring for Allegedly Scamming Consumers

iCrowdNewswire - Sep 29, 2020 - Diamond Resorts®, a global leader in the hospitality, vacation ownership and entertainment industries, has filed a lawsuit against a ring of so-called timeshare "exit" companies for allegations of fraudulent business practices and false advertising. The 13 defendants are based in Florida and Nevada and include Timeshare Freedom Group, Jordan Salkin, Shayna Schroeder, John E. Mortimer, Frank Silva, Harold O. Miller, Michael A. Molfetta and William Saliba. The lawsuit alleges that the defendants use false and misleading advertising to convince timeshare owners to. [more...]

Sep 29, 2020 12:11 PM ET

$15 Million Donation from Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria Establishes Graton Scholars Endowment at UCLA School of Law’s Native Nations Law and Policy Center

iCrowdNewswire - Sep 29, 2020 - The Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria (FIGR) and UCLA School of Law today announced the Tribe's gift of $15 million to advance the study and practice of Native American law. The gift is the largest-ever contribution that a tribe has made to a law school and one of the biggest in history from a tribe to a university. It is dedicated to scholarships for Native American and other students interested in pursuing careers as tribal. [more...]

Sep 29, 2020 11:38 AM ET

Law Book Becomes Amazon #1 New Release in Multiple Categories

iCrowdNewswire - Sep 29, 2020 - The quintessential handbook to empower readers with legal options is making an immediate impact. Navigating the Winding Road: Family Law and Estate Planning in Illinois by Gwendolyn J. Sterk and her legal staff debuted on Amazon as the #1 New Release in the categories: Family Law, Tax Law, Legal Estate Planning, Estates and Trusts, Divorce and Separation Law and Estate Planning Law, and ranked Top 50 in all law books on Amazon, as of September 17,. [more...]

Sep 29, 2020 11:15 AM ET

Mayer Brown Named “European Law Firm of the Year – Transactions” at GlobalCapital 2020 Global Derivatives Awards

iCrowdNewswire - Sep 29, 2020 - Mayer Brown is pleased to have been named "European Law Firm of the Year – Transactions" at the 2020 Global Derivatives Awards hosted by GlobalCapital. The awards honour the firms, services and products that strengthen, grow and change global derivatives markets. GlobalCapital highlighted the firm's work in structuring innovative solutions for clients, as well as its considerable transaction volume and the firm's strength across its European offices. Ed Parker, global head of the. [more...]

Sep 29, 2020 10:43 AM ET

U.S. Legal Support Explores Remote Deposition Best Practices with Top Litigators from Jackson Lewis, Perkins Coie and Shook, Hardy & Bacon – Watch Now

iCrowdNewswire - Sep 29, 2020 - U.S. Legal Support Inc., the nation's leading provider of litigation support services, recently hosted a live panel webinar featuring top litigators from Jackson Lewis P.C., Perkins Coie and Shook, Hardy & Bacon. During the event, Litigating in a Pandemic: How Remote Depositions Have Changed My Practice, the panelists shared how they have been able to successfully prepare for and conduct remote depositions, addressed common questions and provided strategic tips and insight to the audience filled. [more...]

Sep 29, 2020 10:10 AM ET

SHAREHOLDER ALERT: WeissLaw LLP Investigates Spring Bank Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

iCrowdNewswire - Sep 29, 2020 - WeissLaw LLP is investigating possible breaches of fiduciary duty and other violations of law by the board of directors of Spring Bank Pharmaceuticals, Inc. in connection with SBPH's July 29, 2020 merger and exchange agreement with privately-held biopharmaceutical company, F-star Therapeutics Limited ("F-star"). Under the terms of the proposed transaction, SBPH will acquire the issued capital of F-star and each ordinary share of F-star in exchange for SBPH shares. Following consummation of the. [more...]

Sep 29, 2020 2:00 AM ET

Learn about the Digital Transformation of the Legal Industry – LAWIT LEGAL SUMMIT (Oct 19-30) -A virtual experience-

iCrowdNewswire - Sep 29, 2020 - As a Lawyer in today´s disrupted reality, you must be digitally literate when dealing with the Business of Law. Learn about the Digital Transformation of the Legal Industry and gain a competitive advantage. The #LAWITLEGALSUMMIT (Legal Vision 2020) brings together 30 international legal industry experts, who are leading the tech-driven transformation of the legal industry, to present the latest legal trends, and provide actionable advice on the opportunities ahead. BE. [more...]

Sep 28, 2020 5:00 PM ET

Legal Marketing Association Presents Essential Programming for Attorneys

iCrowdNewswire - Sep 28, 2020 - The virtual LMA Annual Conference now features an Attorney Track Chicago, IL: In a constantly shifting, competitive and high-stakes legal landscape, the need for attorneys to have a complete understanding of the ecosystem and their business objectives has never been higher. We’re pleased to introduce a new online educational offering – the reimagined, virtual LMA Annual Conference features several sessions which will help attorneys enhance your competitive advantage. The Attorney Track. [more...]

Sep 28, 2020 3:00 PM ET

Global law firm PGMBM opens new office in Miami, starts with prestige hires Ferrari and Kushner

iCrowdNewswire - Sep 28, 2020 - Global law firm PGMBM opens new office in Miami, starts with prestige hires Ferrari and Kushner Miami hub a ‘key milestone’ for firm, leaders in alternative dispute resolution, antitrust, environmental litigation and other mass and class actions Branch led by Melissa Ferrari; top litigator Joshua Kushner joins from Kobre & Kim PGMBM fighting cases against corporate giants including Mercedes, British Airways, Bayer and BHP; also have offices in Philadelphia, the. [more...]

Sep 28, 2020 2:47 PM ET

From the Tax Law Offices of David W. Klasing -When might you want to sue the IRS in Federal Tax Court?

iCrowdNewswire - Sep 28, 2020 - Each year, the IRS conducts hundreds of thousands of audits, looking into the accuracy of the returns of U.S. citizens from all walks of life and income levels across the country. The audit process rarely ends with the taxpayer being cleared and no changes are made to the return. Auditors ordinarily will find some mistakes or errors. What happens next will depend on the type of errors, how major their implications. [more...]

Sep 28, 2020 2:06 PM ET

Lumber Liquidators Appoints Alice G. Givens As Chief Legal Officer And Corporate Secretary

iCrowdNewswire - Sep 28, 2020 - Lumber Liquidators, a leading specialty retailer of hard-surface flooring in North America, today announced the appointment of Alice G. Givens as the Company's Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary, effective September 21, 2020. Ms. Givens, who will report to Charles Tyson, President and Chief Executive Officer, brings over 20 years of legal experience, including more than a decade as a legal officer with public companies in the upscale dining and omnichannel retail. [more...]

Sep 28, 2020 1:44 PM ET

Oberheiden Law Expands Practice to Include Motorcycle Accident Cases Nationwide

iCrowdNewswire - Sep 28, 2020 - Oberheiden Law, a personal injury and wrongful death law firm headquartered in Dallas, Texas, is pleased to announce the expansion of its practice to include serious and fatal motorcycle accident cases nationwide. "I am delighted to announce the nationwide expansion of our motorcycle accident practice," says Dr. Oberheiden. "Motorcycle accidents are to blame for a disproportionate number of injury-involved and fatal highway collisions on U.S. roadways. Injured riders and their families deserve just. [more...]

Sep 28, 2020 1:13 PM ET

Oberheiden & Bell Injury Attorneys Launches Nationwide Personal Injury Practice

iCrowdNewswire - Sep 28, 2020 - Oberheiden & Bell Injury Attorneys has expanded its practice and is now accepting personal injury and wrongful death cases nationwide. The firm has recruited experienced personal injury attorney and wrongful death attorneys across the country who are available to represent individuals and families in all 50 states on a contingency-fee basis. "I am delighted to announce our firm's latest expansion," says founding attorney Nick Oberheiden, PhD. "With our new nationwide presence,. [more...]

Sep 28, 2020 12:42 PM ET

Health Care Service Corporation Appoints Catherine Nelson as Chief Legal Officer

iCrowdNewswire - Sep 28, 2020 - Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC) announced Catherine Nelson as the company's Chief Legal officer, effective immediately. In her new role Nelson will lead the company's legal strategy, including overseeing internal and outside counsel support of all regulatory, litigation, contract, transactional, and governance matters affecting HCSC and its operating units. She will report to HCSC President and Chief Executive Officer Maurice Smith. "Catherine brings in-depth knowledge of the health care industry and broad legal,. [more...]

Sep 28, 2020 12:11 PM ET

Whistleblower Lawyers at Fraud Reporting Firm Announces Launch of New Website, FraudReportingFirm.com

iCrowdNewswire - Sep 28, 2020 - Fraud Reporting Firm, a law firm headquartered in New York that represents whistleblowers in national cases, has announced the launch of its new firm website, https://fraudreportingfirm.com. The firm is pleased to be able to offer representation to individuals nationwide who have information about fraud, waste, and abuse perpetrated against the federal government and the American public. According to Dr. Nick Oberheiden, the firm's founder and one of its senior partners, "Fraudulent reporting, government contract. [more...]

Sep 28, 2020 11:49 AM ET

SHAREHOLDER ALERT: Pomerantz Law Firm Reminds Shareholders with Losses on their Investment in YayYo, Inc. of Class Action Lawsuit and Upcoming Deadline – YAYO

iCrowdNewswire - Sep 28, 2020 - Pomerantz LLP announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against YayYo, Inc. and certain of its officers. The class action, filed in United States District Court for the Central District of California, and docketed under 20-cv-08591, is on behalf of a class consisting of all persons other than Defendants who purchased or otherwise, acquired YayYo common stock pursuant and/or traceable to the registration statement and related prospectus (collectively,. [more...]

Sep 28, 2020 11:18 AM ET

SHAREHOLDER ALERT: Pomerantz Law Firm Reminds Shareholders with Losses on their Investment in HDFC Bank Limited of Class Action Lawsuit and Upcoming Deadline .

iCrowdNewswire - Sep 28, 2020 - Pomerantz LLP announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against HDFC Bank Limited and certain of its officers. The class action, filed in United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York, and docketed under 20-cv-04140, is on behalf of a class consisting of all persons other than Defendants who purchased or otherwise, acquired HDFC Bank securities between July 31, 2019, and July 10, 2020, both. [more...]

Sep 28, 2020 10:46 AM ET

POR STOCK ALERT: Zhang Investor Law Announces Securities Class Action Lawsuit Against Portland General Electric Company – POR

iCrowdNewswire - Sep 28, 2020 - Zhang Investor Law announces a class action lawsuit on behalf of shareholders who bought shares of Portland General Electric Company between April 24, 2020 and August 24, 2020, inclusive (the “Class Period”). The lawsuit seeks to recover investor losses under the federal securities laws. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court before the NOVEMBER 2, 2020 DEADLINE. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on. [more...]

Sep 28, 2020 9:00 AM ET

HPC and iCN Form Ground-Breaking Legal Media Partnership

iCrowdNewswire - Sep 28, 2020 - September 28, 2020 The HPC-iCN legal media partnership combines HPC’s top feature titles with iCN’s network reach – delivering an un-rivalled audience for HPC contributors. London, New York & Miami — September 28, 2020 — High Performance Counsel (HPC) and iCrowdNewswire (iCN) today announced a ground-breaking legal media partnership designed to deliver the very best in modern legal industry content to an un-rivalled audience, including populating all the major search. [more...]

Sep 28, 2020 6:13 AM ET

SHAREHOLDER ALERT: Pomerantz Law Firm Reminds Shareholders with Losses on their Investment in OneSpan, Inc. of Class Action Lawsuit and Upcoming Deadline .

iCrowdNewswire - Sep 28, 2020 - Pomerantz LLP announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against OneSpan, Inc. and certain of its officers. The class action, filed in United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, Eastern Division, and docketed under 20-cv-04906, is on behalf of a class consisting of all persons other than Defendants who purchased or otherwise acquired OneSpan securities between May 9, 2018, and August 11, 2020, both dates. [more...]

Sep 26, 2020 11:33 AM ET

STAA INVESTOR FILING DEADLINE: Bernstein Liebhard LLP Reminds Investors of the Deadline to File a Lead Plaintiff Motion in a Securities Class Action Against Staar Surgical Company

iCrowdNewswire - Sep 26, 2020 - Bernstein Liebhard, a nationally acclaimed investor rights law firm, reminds investors of the deadline to file a lead plaintiff motion in a securities class action that has been filed on behalf of investors that purchased or acquired the common stock of Staar Surgical Company between February 26, 2020, and August 10, 2020 (the "Class Period"). The lawsuit filed in the United States District Court for the Central District of California alleges violations of the Securities Exchange Act of. [more...]

Sep 25, 2020 3:00 PM ET

The Reimagined, Virtual LMA Annual Conference CMO Summit

iCrowdNewswire - Sep 25, 2020 - There is an abundance of online educational content for CMOs at #LMA20 Chicago, IL: In a constantly shifting, competitive and high-stakes legal landscape, the need for CMOs to have a complete understanding of the firm’s ecosystem and business objectives has never been higher. This interactive virtual pre-conference program will focus on the increasing importance of the role and how CMOs/CBDOs can effectively collaborate to increase their stock and add value throughout. [more...]

Sep 25, 2020 2:39 PM ET

Restoring Lost Hope–How to Drive Systemic Change in Diversity & Inclusion in the Legal Profession

iCrowdNewswire - Sep 25, 2020 - Legal Innovators today released an in-depth report for legal professionals on practical ways to nurture, advance, and retain diverse attorneys. The special report is backed by data and examples of successful approaches. The legal profession has a significant diversity problem, especially in the higher ranks of law firms. Only 19% of equity law partners are women, even though women outnumber men in law school. Black lawyers comprise only 1.8 percent. [more...]

Sep 25, 2020 1:47 PM ET

Deadline Reminder: The Law Offices of Howard G. Smith Reminds Investors of Looming Deadline in the Class Action Lawsuit Against Airbus SE.

iCrowdNewswire - Sep 25, 2020 - Law Offices of Howard G. Smith reminds investors of the upcoming October 5, 2020 deadline to file a lead plaintiff motion in the class action filed on behalf of investors who purchased Airbus SE securities between February 24, 2016, and July 30, 2020, inclusive (the "Class Period"). Investors suffering losses on their Airbus investments are encouraged to contact the Law Offices of Howard G. Smith to discuss their legal rights in this class action at 888-638-4847 or by email. [more...]

Sep 25, 2020 1:15 PM ET

Martindale-Avvo ‘Understanding the Legal Consumer’ Report Reveals How Consumers Hire Attorneys

iCrowdNewswire - Sep 25, 2020 - Martindale-Avvo, the leading online legal marketplace connecting consumers to attorneys, published its Understanding the Legal Consumer report, providing a data-backed look inside how consumers search for an attorney during the pandemic. The report surveyed 3,027 respondents across the United States and Canada about the criteria that mattered most to them when choosing an attorney. The survey took place during the outset of the COVID-19 pandemic and quarantine in the United States, but also reflects responses pertaining. [more...]

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