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Aug 23, 2019 9:00 AM ET

RSHC ADDS INNOVATION-FOCUSED INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LITIGATOR

iCrowdNewswire - Aug 23, 2019 - Partner Louis A. Klapp Joins Growing Practice at Firm Noted for Diversity, Pro Bono Work CHICAGO - Riley Safer Holmes & Cancila LLP (RSHC) announces the addition of new partner, Louis A. Klapp. Louis Klapp is a leader in the demanding intellectual property (IP) litigation field, and his practice is devoted to all aspects of patent, trademark, and trade secret disputes from pre-filing investigation through appeal. For nearly a decade. [more...]

Aug 23, 2019 8:26 AM ET

Legal-Bay Settlement Funding Announces Renewed Funding Options for Victims of Clergy Sexual Abuse in Light of Extended Filing Deadline

iCrowdNewswire - Aug 23, 2019 - New Jersey's newly-passed law extends the statute of limitations for filing lawsuits against the Catholic church JERSEY CITY, N.J.,  -- Legal-Bay LLC, The Lawsuit Pre Settlement Funding Company, reports a win today for the victims of child sexual abuse at the hands of clergy members. After years of fighting, Governor Phil Murphy signed a law that offers victims of abuse the ability to sue their abusers up until they turn 55, or within. [more...]

Aug 23, 2019 8:25 AM ET

Fintech (TIGR) Alert: Johnson Fistel Launches Investigation into UP Fintech Holding Limited; Investors Encouraged to Contact Firm

iCrowdNewswire - Aug 23, 2019 - SAN DIEGO,  -- Shareholder Rights Law Firm Johnson Fistel, LLP, is investigating potential claims against UP Fintech Holding Limited (NASDAQ: TIGR) ("Fintech") for violations of federal securities laws. Fintech provides online brokerage services focusing on Chinese investors. On or about March 20, 2019, Fintech sold 13 million shares of stock in its initial public stock offering (the "IPO"), at $8.00a share raising $104,000,000 in new capital.  However, since the IPO, Fintech stock has plunged, on August 22, 2019, the. [more...]

Aug 23, 2019 8:24 AM ET

Ruhnn (RUHN) Alert: Johnson Fistel Launches Investigation into Ruhnn Holding Limited; Investors Encouraged to Contact Firm

iCrowdNewswire - Aug 23, 2019 - SAN DIEGO,  -- Shareholder Rights Law Firm Johnson Fistel, LLP, is investigating potential claims against Ruhnn Holding Limited (NASDAQ: RUHN) ("Ruhnn") for violations of federal securities laws. On or about April 3, 2019, Ruhnn sold 10 million shares of stock in its initial public stock offering (the "IPO"), at $12.50 a share raising $125,000,000 in new capital.  However, since the IPO, Ruhnn stock has plummeted, on August 22, 2019, the stock closed at $4.50. Specifically, Johnson Fistel's investigation seeks to determine whether the. [more...]

Aug 23, 2019 8:23 AM ET

Long Island Real Estate Lawyer, Markotsis & Lieberman P.C., Explains Three Reasons to Hire a Real Estate Attorney When Buying a House

iCrowdNewswire - Aug 23, 2019 - HICKSVILLE, N.Y.,  -- The idea of buying a new house can be quite scary and intimidating. It is a huge investment for which people save for many years in order to have the opportunity to make that purchase. This process is also not the easiest and requires many professionals to assist you along the way. When considering one of the largest purchases of your life, you don't want to run into. [more...]

Aug 23, 2019 8:18 AM ET

Donna J. Jackson is recognized by Continental Who’s Who

iCrowdNewswire - Aug 23, 2019 - OKLAHOMA CITY,  -- Donna J. Jackson is recognized by Continental Who's Who as a Top Law Professional in the field of Law in recognition of her role as Partner and Owner of Donna J. Jackson & Associates. Donna J. Jackson & Associates, PLLC is a nationally serving entity that specializes in providing optimal legal counsel to those they serve. Dedicated to providing their clients with quality legal service, the firm specializes in the. [more...]

Aug 23, 2019 8:11 AM ET

Chicago Law Firm Re-Files Nationwide Class Action Lawsuit Against the Makers of JUUL E-Cigarettes for Targeting Teens into Addiction

iCrowdNewswire - Aug 23, 2019 - CHICAGO,  -- A Chicago law firm has re-filed a nationwide class action lawsuit against the makers of JUUL e-cigarettes. Moll Law Group filed claims on behalf of teen addiction and injuries associated with nicotine ingestion, including a recent warning by the federal Food & Drug Administration (FDA) of the association between seizures and e-cigarettes. Health authorities consider youth e-cigarette use an epidemic. Mimicking Big Tobacco's past marketing practices, JUUL makers prey on. [more...]

Aug 23, 2019 8:08 AM ET

Amgen And Allergan Announce Positive Top-Line Results From Comparative Clinical Study Of ABP 798, Biosimilar Candidate To Rituxan® (Rituximab)

iCrowdNewswire - Aug 23, 2019 - Study Evaluated Efficacy and Safety of ABP 798 Compared to Rituxan in Patients With Non-Hodgkin's LymphomaTHOUSAND OAKS, Calif.,  -- Amgen (NASDAQ:AMGN) and Allergan plc. (NYSE:AGN) today announced positive top-line results from a comparative clinical study evaluating the efficacy and safety of ABP 798, a biosimilar candidate to Rituxan® (rituximab), compared to Rituxan in patients with CD20-positive B-cell non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. The primary endpoint, an assessment of overall response rate (ORR) by week 28, was within the. [more...]

Sibley’s Second Amendment FOIL/Red Flag Lawsuit Set for Hearing September 9, 2019, at Bath, N.Y.
Aug 22, 2019 10:15 AM ET

Sibley’s Second Amendment FOIL/Red Flag Lawsuit Set for Hearing September 9, 2019, at Bath, N.Y.

iCrowdNewswire - Aug 22, 2019 - CORNING, New York: As a complement to his recently-filed Federal Lawsuit challenging New York’s criminalization of handgun possession in the home in clear violation of the Second Amendment, Montgomery Blair Sibley has filed an Article 78 lawsuit under New York’s Freedom of Information Law (“FOIL”) challenging New York’s procedure for granting pistol permits. In his Article 78 Lawsuit, Sibley sought a “complete copy of records or portions thereof pertaining to all Pistol /Revolver License. [more...]

Aug 22, 2019 9:22 AM ET

Cornucopia Files Legal Complaint: Alleged Animal Abuse at Known “Factory Organic” Dairy Under Watch of Texas Department of Agriculture

iCrowdNewswire - Aug 22, 2019 - VIROQUA, Wisc.,  -- Natural Prairie Dairy, one of the first "organic" dairies to employ industrial stocking practices, recently made headlines again. In July, the Animal Recovery Mission (ARM) released a video and full report, detailing severe abuse of dairy cattle at an operation housing approximately 14,000 cows, certified USDA organic by the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA).   "The abuse caught by the undercover investigator is appalling, whether it comes from an organic. [more...]

Aug 22, 2019 9:21 AM ET

Thomas More Law Center Uncovers Taxpayer-funded Islamic Propaganda Forced on Teachers

iCrowdNewswire - Aug 22, 2019 - ANN ARBOR, Mich.,  -- The Thomas More Law Center (TMLC), a national nonprofit public interest law firm based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, has uncovered evidence of a well-orchestrated Islamic propaganda campaign aimed at teachers in school systems throughout Michigan and several other states. Concerned about a two-day mandatory teacher-training seminar on Islam conducted by a Muslim consultant hired by Michigan's Novi Community Schools District, TMLC filed a Freedom of Information Act request for documents related to the. [more...]

Aug 22, 2019 9:20 AM ET

Jacobs Appointed as Specialist to Rollout Smart Meters in Singapore

iCrowdNewswire - Aug 22, 2019 - DALLAS,  -- Jacobs (NYSE:JEC) has been appointed as the Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) Specialist for PUB, Singapore's National Water Agency's Smart Water Meter Programme roll-out in Singapore. The program is a major step in PUB's transition to a smart utility. "We have been partnering with PUB for more than 20 years and together we've delivered some significant water infrastructure firsts," said Jacobs Buildings and Infrastructure Asia Pacific and Middle East Senior Vice President and General Manager Patrick. [more...]

Aug 22, 2019 9:16 AM ET

Bristow Group Files Amended Plan Of Reorganization And Disclosure Statement

iCrowdNewswire - Aug 22, 2019 - Bankruptcy Court Approves Debtor-In-Possession Financing, Commencement of Solicitation for Consensual Plan of Reorganization and Motion for Employee Incentive Plans HOUSTON,  -- Bristow Group Inc. (OTC: BRSWQ) ("Bristow" or the "Company") today announced an update on the Company's Chapter 11 court proceedings, and continued progress on its plan to emerge from Chapter 11 in the fourth quarter of 2019. The Company has filed an Amended Joint Plan of Reorganization (the "Amended Plan"). [more...]

Aug 22, 2019 8:50 AM ET

US Navy Veterans Mesothelioma Advocate Now Urges the Family of a US Navy Veteran with Mesothelioma to Call Them for Instant Access Attorney Erik Karst of Karst von Oiste — Better Lawyers, Better Compensation Results

iCrowdNewswire - Aug 22, 2019 - NEW YORK,  -- The US Navy Veterans Mesothelioma Advocate's top priority is seeing to it that a Navy Veteran with mesothelioma receives the very best possible financial compensation results and they would be happy to assist a person like this to get qualified for 100% disability payments from the VA. The group is urging a Navy Veteran with mesothelioma or their family members to call them anytime at 800-714-0303 for their free unsurpassed services.. [more...]

Aug 22, 2019 8:49 AM ET

Valvoline to Acquire Assets of Minit Lube in Alberta, Canada

iCrowdNewswire - Aug 22, 2019 - Addition of six locations in Alberta will extend Valvoline's existing base of quick lube locations, including its first company-owned stores in Canada LEXINGTON, Ky.,  -- Valvoline Inc. (NYSE: VVV), a leading worldwide supplier of premium branded lubricants and automotive services, today announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire certain business assets of Minit Lube in Alberta, Canada. The acquisition is expected to be complete during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2019. Financial terms were. [more...]

Aug 21, 2019 7:57 AM ET

SHAREHOLDER ALERT: WeissLaw LLP Investigates Empire Resorts, Inc.

iCrowdNewswire - Aug 21, 2019 - NEW YORK,  -- WeissLaw LLP  is investigating possible breaches of fiduciary duty and other violations of law by the Board of Directors of Empire Resorts, Inc. ("Empire Resorts" or the "Company") (NasdaqGM: NYNY) in connection with the proposed acquisition of the Company by affiliates of Kien Huat Realty III Limited ("Kien Huat") and Genting Malaysia Berhad ("Genting Malaysia").  Under the terms of the agreement, Empire Resorts shareholders will receive $9.74 per share of NYNY. [more...]

Aug 21, 2019 7:56 AM ET

Shulman Rogers Welcomes Ricardo Jackman to the Sports and Entertainment Practice

iCrowdNewswire - Aug 21, 2019 - POTOMAC, Md.,  -- Ricardo N. Jackman joins Shulman Rogers as Of Counsel to support the firm's growing Sports and Entertainment Practice. Commenting on the successful onboarding of a steady stream of lateral shareholders in the past several months, Mergers and Laterals Committee Chair, Matthew Alegi, said, "We continue to attract quality attorneys to bolster our industry groups.  Ricardo is a terrific addition and we are confident that he will make significant contributions to the overall success. [more...]

Aug 21, 2019 7:55 AM ET

Arielle J. Lester joins Cleveland office of McDonald Hopkins LLC

iCrowdNewswire - Aug 21, 2019 - CLEVELAND,  -- Arielle J. Lester has joined the Cleveland office of McDonald Hopkins LLC as an associate in the Business Department where she will be in the firm's national Healthcare Practice Group. Prior to joining McDonald Hopkins, Lester worked as a medical malpractice law clerk at Perantinides and Nolan Co., LPA, a health law clerk for US Acute Care Solutions, a legal intern for Community Legal Aid Services and Akron Children's Hospital through their medical-legal partnership,. [more...]

Aug 21, 2019 7:54 AM ET

Vaporstream Prevails at PTAB in Snapchat Patent Infringement Lawsuit

iCrowdNewswire - Aug 21, 2019 - Heim, Payne & Chorush mounts successful IPR defense on short notice SANTA MONICA, Calif.,  -- A legal team from Heim, Payne & Chorush LLP successfully defended before the U.S. Patent Trial and Appeal Board four key patents owned by secure messaging platform Vaporstream in its patent infringement claims against Snapchat. The Houston-based intellectual property firm, whose lawyers parachuted into the case on short notice, mounted a comprehensive defense of Vaporstream in inter. [more...]

Aug 21, 2019 7:53 AM ET

Renowned Ohio litigator David L. Drechsler joins McDonald Hopkins

iCrowdNewswire - Aug 21, 2019 - CLEVELAND,  -- McDonald Hopkins LLC announced today that renowned litigator David L. Drechsler has joined the firm as a member in its Cleveland office. Recognized as one of Ohio's preeminent litigators by Attorney at Law Magazine, Drechsler spent his entire career thus far at Buckingham, Doolittle & Burroughs LLC, where he served as its Cleveland office-partner-in-charge for 15 years and on the firm's executive committee for eight years. "David is an outstanding addition to McDonald Hopkins," said James Giszczak, chair of McDonald. [more...]

Aug 21, 2019 7:52 AM ET

Dallas’ Law Offices of Brad Jackson Founder Named in Best Lawyers in America

iCrowdNewswire - Aug 21, 2019 - Accomplished attorney named among nation's top commercial litigators for fifth time DALLAS,  -- Experienced Dallas attorney Brad Jackson of The Law Offices of Brad Jackson has earned his fifth consecutive selection as one of the country's top commercial litigation lawyers in the 2020 edition of The Best Lawyers in America. Board Certified in Civil Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization since 2005, Mr. Jackson is widely known for work for clients in civil lawsuits at both the state. [more...]

Aug 21, 2019 7:51 AM ET

Attorney Randy Rozek Selected for Brain Injury Preferred Attorney Program in Wisconsin

iCrowdNewswire - Aug 21, 2019 - MILWAUKEE,  -- Rozek Law Offices, S.C. is pleased to announce that Randy Rozek has been selected to the Brain Injury Association of America's Brain Injury Preferred Attorneys Program. This is an exclusive partnership between the nation's oldest and largest brain injury advocacy organization and one of Wisconsin's foremost brain injury law firms. The Brain Injury Association of America's Preferred Attorneys have demonstrated their knowledge of the physical, cognitive, emotional, and financial tolls a brain injury can. [more...]

Aug 21, 2019 7:50 AM ET

Wolters Kluwer Launches New Edition of “Investment Adviser’s Legal and Compliance Guide”

iCrowdNewswire - Aug 21, 2019 - Terrance J. O'Malley, John H. Walsh and William M. Watts provide comprehensive guidance for navigating the complexities surrounding compliance policies and procedures NEW YORK,  -- Wolters Kluwer Legal & Regulatory U.S. has announced the release of "Investment Adviser's Legal and Compliance Guide, Third Edition," authored by Terrance J. O'Malley, John H. Walsh and now joined by William M. Watts. Available digitally on Cheetah™, Wolters Kluwer's acclaimed online research platform, this resource is a timely guide written to help. [more...]

Aug 20, 2019 9:03 AM ET

Illinois Corporate Whistleblower Center Appeals to a Woman in Healthcare Who is a Victim of a Workplace Sexual Assault to Call Them Anytime for Direct Access to Some of the Nation’s Top Lawyers for Compensation Results

iCrowdNewswire - Aug 20, 2019 - CHICAGO,  -- The Illinois Corporate Whistleblower Center says, "When it comes to a victim of workplace sexual assault-silence is not always golden-especially in Chicago or anywhere in Illinois. We want to help a person who is a victim of a workplace sexual assault get protection and hopefully significant compensation. Sexual assault includes inappropriate touching and we think this is a real big problem in all types of workplaces-including healthcare. If you are a RN, a LPN,. [more...]

Aug 20, 2019 9:01 AM ET

Meysan Shortlisted for Kuwait Law Firm of the Year

iCrowdNewswire - Aug 20, 2019 - KUWAIT CITY,  -- Meysan Partners was chosen as one of six finalists for the IFLR National Law Firm of the Year for Kuwait award. IFLR (the International Financial Law Review) is a leading European publication that focuses on the financial markets.  These annual awards recognize innovative and successful work in the capital markets and in finance.   This is not the first honour received by Meysan from IFLR.  In 2018, Meysan was one. [more...]

Aug 20, 2019 9:01 AM ET

Bari Z. Weinberger Named to 2020 Best Lawyers in America List

iCrowdNewswire - Aug 20, 2019 - PARSIPPANY, N.J.,  -- Weinberger Divorce & Family Law Group is pleased to announce that certified matrimonial attorney Bari Z. Weinberger has been named to the prestigious Best Lawyers in America© list for 2020. Weinberger, the firm's founder and managing partner, is recognized as one of the Best Lawyers® in the area of family law. "To receive this recognition from my peers is affirming and humbling; I am honored to be in the company of so many leading. [more...]

Aug 20, 2019 8:59 AM ET

Curaleaf Launches Veterans Cannabis Project Initiative in Oregon

iCrowdNewswire - Aug 20, 2019 - Customers can now purchase custom Veterans Cannabis Project pre-rolls to support veterans' access to cannabis PORTLAND, Ore.,  -- Curaleaf, a leading vertically integrated cannabis operator in the United States, launched its initiative with the Veterans Cannabis Project (VCP), an organization that advocates for legal and supported access of medical cannabis for veterans through the Department of Veterans Affairs, in Oregon. Customers can now purchase a custom-designed Veterans Cannabis Project pre-roll product, with a portion of all. [more...]

Aug 20, 2019 8:59 AM ET

Vistra Energy Announces Agreement to Acquire Ambit Energy, Enhancing Vistra’s Position as the Leading Residential Retail Electric Provider in Texas

iCrowdNewswire - Aug 20, 2019 - IRVING, Texas,  -- Today, Vistra Energy (NYSE: VST) announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire Ambit Energy for $475 million plus net working capital in an all-cash transaction.  Following the closing of the transaction, Vistra's share of the ERCOT residential market will grow from approximately 25 percent to approximately 32 percent and an industry-leading 26 percent in all U.S. competitive markets. "Ambit is a very attractive standalone retail company and a great. [more...]

Aug 20, 2019 8:58 AM ET

Barrian Mining Engages APEX Geoscience Ltd. to Manage Drill Program at Bolo

iCrowdNewswire - Aug 20, 2019 - VANCOUVER,  - Barrian Mining Corp. ("Barrian Mining") (BARI: TSX-V / BARRF: OTCQB / BM5: FSE) is pleased to announce that it has engaged APEX Geoscience Ltd. ("APEX") to manage its previously announced summer drill program at Bolo. APEX is a leading minerals sector geological consulting services firm. Kris Raffle, P.Geo., Principal and Consultant of APEX will oversee Barrian Mining's exploration program. APEX is a privately-owned, independent geological consulting company that provides. [more...]

Aug 19, 2019 9:53 AM ET

Notice For A Proposed Class Action Settlement Involving Individuals Who Purchased Or Acquired Common Stock Of PPG Industries, Inc.

iCrowdNewswire - Aug 19, 2019 - SEATTLE,  -- UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURTCENTRAL DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA Case No.: 2:18-cv-04231-RGK-JEM TREVOR MILD, Individuallyand on Behalf of All Others Similarly Situated, Plaintiff, v. PPG INDUSTRIES, INC., MICHAEL H. MCGARRY, VINCENT J. MORALES, and MARK C. KELLY,   Defendants.   SUMMARY NOTICE OF (I) PENDENCY OF CLASS ACTION ANDPROPOSED SETTLEMENT; (II) SETTLEMENT FAIRNESS HEARING;AND (III) MOTION FOR AN AWARD OF ATTORNEYS' FEESAND REIMBURSEMENT OF LITIGATION EXPENSES This notice is for all persons and entities who, during. [more...]