News by subject: LAW

Civitas Capital Group, a leading regional center operator and investment manager offering niche U.S. real estate opportunities to EB-5 investors around the world, today filed a lawsuit against U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services ("USCIS")...

Following a disciplinary hearing held on March 27, 2024, a hearing panel of the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (CIRO) under the Mutual Fund Dealer Rules found that Antony Kin San Chau failed to disclose an agreement that was material to...

The Commissioner of Canada Elections (CCE), Caroline J. Simard, announced today the publication of three administrative monetary penalties (AMPs) to address violations under the Canada Elections Act (the Act). In order to maintain transparency, and...

Sherri Culpepper is a hard-working grandmother who has enjoyed an illustrious and multi-faceted career. The veteran urban radio producer has never said no to a challenge. She even changed careers after the age of 50, becoming an operating engineer,...

The B.C. Securities Commission (BCSC) is alleging that a former B.C. resident and his company traded in securities without being registered when they solicited and referred investors to purchase shares of companies through two registered dealers....

ACTS LAW's Doug Rochen currently represents more than 1,000 men and women who have been subjected to sexual abuse, sexual assault and sexual harassment while incarcerated in jails and prisons throughout California. Recently, the Federal Correctional...

The Home Construction Regulatory Authority (HCRA) has taken action against two Ontario home builders following investigations into illegal and unethical conduct....

Jeremy Roseberry, representative of the Investor Protection Initiative (IPI), an investor advocacy group, testified today before the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) regarding unlawfully collected and poorly disclosed hidden fees extracted from...

Members of Teamsters Local 705 have won a $8.7 million racial discrimination lawsuit against DHL Express. The suit, filed in 2010 by...

According to the latest Workforce Monitor® survey commissioned by the American Staffing Association and conducted online by The Harris Poll, 68% of Americans prefer a hybrid or in-person work schedule....

On April 16, 2024, the Tsetsaut Skii km Lax Ha Nation filed a civil claim in the BC Supreme Court asserting Aboriginal rights and title to their traditional, unceded territory, which includes parts of the Nass River, Skeena River, Bear River and...

A motion hearing in the above-named matter is scheduled to be heard on May 1, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. by videoconference.  Members of the public may observe the hearing by videoconference, by selecting the "Register to attend" link on the Tribunal's...

Former SNC-Lavalin executive vice-president Normand Morin, was sentenced to a total of 42 months in prison for his criminal wrongdoing involving Quebec-based corporations SNC-Lavalin Inc. and SNC-Lavalin International Inc. This investigation, dubbed...

Synaptogenix, Inc. ("Synaptogenix" or the "Company"), an emerging biopharmaceutical company developing therapeutics for neurodegenerative disorders, today announced that it received notice from The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC ("Nasdaq") on April 22,...

McCune Law Group (MLG) ? a nationally recognized law firm specializing in Employment Rights, Class Actions, and Financial Services ? who filed a complaint in the Superior Court of Riverside County on behalf of a plaintiff alleging that the County of...

A case management hearing in the above-named matter is scheduled to be heard on April 23, 2024 at 4:30 p.m. by videoconference.  Members of the public may observe the hearing by videoconference, by selecting the "Register to attend" link on the...

When April Marin arrived at LMNOP Children's Academy in Carrollton to pick up her 2-year-old son at the end of the workday, she noticed he had the beginnings of a black eye, and his bottom lip appeared swollen and had been punctured all the way...

The Los Angeles labor law attorneys at Zakay Law Group, APLC and JCL Law Firm, APC, filed a class action complaint against Simple Container Solutions and Insulated Products Corporation, for allegedly failing to provide employees with timely, off-duty...

A leisurely Sunday motorcycle ride in the countryside suddenly turned tragic when a dump truck pulled out of a driveway and sideswiped the motorcyclist. With no time for the motorcyclist to react, the large truck crashed into his motorcycle, sending...

Bio-Techne Corporation , a global life sciences company providing innovative tools and bioactive reagents for the research and clinical diagnostic communities, today announced that it has taken legal action in the Unified Patent Court in Europe to...

Taro Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. is relying on an investment bank's flawed analysis to justify its sale to Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd., according to Krensavage Asset Management LLC, Taro's largest minority shareholder1.­­ Sun's...

Legal-Bay LLC, The Pre Settlement Funding Company, announced today that they have launched a new website specifically built for railroad FELA claims and railroad workers. The lawsuit funding company...

On April 18, 2024, the B.C. Court of Appeal1 upheld the lower court's decision in Manson v Mitchell2 confirming that the liability waiver signed by the plaintiff, Manson, did not cover the climbing trip on which a rockfall climbing incident occurred....

Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Vanda) today announced that the Supreme Court denied Vanda's petition for a writ of certiorari in its HETLIOZ® Abbreviated New Drug Application litigation against Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc., Apotex Inc. and Apotex...

A hearing has been scheduled before a hearing panel of the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (CIRO) pursuant to the Mutual Fund Dealer Rules to consider a settlement agreement entered into between Enforcement Staff and Gregory Rice. The...

An initial appearance has been scheduled before a hearing panel of the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (CIRO) pursuant to the Mutual Fund Dealer Rules to set a date for a disciplinary hearing in the matter of Antony Kin San Chau. The...

Following a settlement hearing held on March 28, 2024 pursuant to the Investment Dealer and Partially Consolidated Rules in the matter of Yujie (Jared) Liu and BMO Nesbitt Burns Inc (BMO NBI), a hearing panel of the Canadian Investment Regulatory...

The Tribunal issued an Order in the above-named matter.  A copy of the Order dated April 22, 2024 is available at capitalmarketstribunal.ca Registrar, Governance & Tribunal SecretariatOntario Securities Commission SOURCE Ontario Securities...

The Los Angeles labor law attorneys at Zakay Law Group, APLC and JCL Law Firm, APC, filed a class action complaint against AC Pro Inc. and Material Supply Inc. (hereinafter, collectively, "AC Pro and Material Supply Inc.") for allegedly failing to...

Further to the announcement published by the Board of Hipgnosis Songs Fund Ltd ("Hipgnosis Songs Fund" or "the Company") on 18 April 2024, a spokesman for Hipgnosis Song Management ("HSM" or the "Investment Adviser") said: "Hipgnosis Songs Fund is a...

In a significant ruling, a federal judge has ordered Boston federal prosecutors to return vindicated Varsity Blues parent John Wilson's lawful $1 million donation, which he made to an IRS-certified foundation to support college programs at Harvard...

The Law Offices of Brian J. Breiter, LLP, proudly announces a groundbreaking verdict against Uber Technologies on April 10, 2024. The verdict, totaling $6,768,071.46, marks a significant milestone as the first of its kind in Southern California. This...

Tax season brings many added stressors to our daily lives?don't let criminal charges become one of them. While you may be lax with your tax filings, it's important to remain diligent when reporting your taxable income, as concealing assets or...

NexPoint Real Estate Opportunities, LLC ("NexPoint") today announced its intent to nominate a slate of four independent trustees for election to the Board of Trustees of United Development Funding IV ("UDF IV" or the "Company"), a real estate...

Maxeon Solar Technologies, Ltd. , a global leader in solar innovation and channels, today announced that it has initiated a patent infringement lawsuit in the Eastern District of Texas against Hanwha Q CELLS, alleging their infringement of Maxeon...

Frantz Law Group filed two lawsuits in California Superior Court in the County of Los Angeles against (1) Chiquita Canyon, LLC, Chiquita Canyon, Inc., Waste Connections of California, and Waste Connections US, Inc., and (2) Browning-Ferris Industries...

Legal-Bay LLC, The Lawsuit Pre Settlement Funding Company, announced today its focus on funding Securities Fraud and FINRA Arbitration cases for the remainder of 2024 and beyond. The legal funding firm has noticed a major deficiency in the legal...

The Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court on Friday overturned the dismissal of a lawsuit that was filed to block the planned removal of Pittsburgh's Columbus statue, writing in a 24-page opinion that a lower court "erred" in its...

The family of illegally detained philanthropist, Ruben Vardanyan, announced today that he entered into a hunger strike to demand the immediate and unconditional release of himself, and the other Armenian prisoners illegally held in Baku.   The...

Late yesterday the United States District Court for the Northern California ruled that CVS acted intentionally under the "deliberate indifference" standard when it implemented a drug program that discriminates against people living with HIV....

A motion has been scheduled before a hearing panel of the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (CIRO) under the Mutual Fund Dealer Rules in the matter of Clive Wilkins. The motion is open to the public, unless the hearing panel orders...

A hearing has been scheduled before a hearing panel of the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (CIRO) under the Mutual Fund Dealer Rules in the matter of Lorne Stuart Allison. The hearing is open to the public unless the panel orders...

The availability of safe and affordable housing is essential. Carpenters and other construction workers are key to building houses and Canada needs many diverse and well-trained tradespersons to address the national housing crisis. The United...

Grossman Law Offices, with its principal office in Dallas, TX, is deeply saddened by the tragic truck accident that occurred on March 26, 2024, at approximately 8:00 a.m. along U.S. Highway 380 in Frisco, TX. The incident resulted in the loss of...

Potts Law Firm filed the lawsuit on behalf of Donnie Parker, the owner of Spring Creek Ranch in Skellytown, Texas, on Thursday in Amarillo Division of the United States District Court for the Northern Division of Texas. The lawsuit arises out of the...

On the one-year anniversary of Crosley Green's return to prison for a murder he did not commit, after previously serving more than 30 years, lawyers for Mr. Green asked a Florida court to order the Florida Commission on Offender Review to correct the...

At SpiderDoor, we are proud of our portfolio of products that serve thousands of locations in the Self-Storage industry. The quality and reliability of SpiderDoor's offerings have given us a strong presence and reputation in the Self-Storage...

Ontario's financial services regulator (FSRA) is taking steps to better inform and caution consumers about doing business with people who are unlicensed or who are engaging in unlawful or deceitful behaviour....

It's high time to do more about cannabis criminalization and the disproportionate way it continues to affect communities of color. This 4/20, nationally and locally lead with ACLU and AZ Justice Project, respectively, Ben & Jerry's is focused on one...

Missing a court date can have serious consequences on your legal proceedings. Whether intentional or accidental, failing to appear in court can exacerbate legal troubles and may lead to additional penalties. Our criminal lawyers in Wichita at...