Class action lawsuits
Scott+Scott Attorneys at Law LLP has filed a securities class action lawsuit against XPLR Infrastructure, LP (NYSE: XIFR) and its former and current officers and directors, alleging that defendants made misleading statements and omissions regarding the company's business, financial condition, and prospects. The lawsuit claims that XPLR&
Human rights
For over five decades, Gareth Peirce has built a reputation as a steadfast defender of those deemed enemies of the state, with a career spanning from IRA bombing suspects in the 1970s to alleged al-Qaeda terrorists at the turn of the millennium. Now, at 85, she is once again taking
Human rights
The Egyptian Lawyers Syndicate has staged a general strike and nationwide boycott of court and prosecution proceedings, in protest against the decision by the Cairo Appeals Court to impose an arbitrary increase in litigation fees. The strike, from July 7-8, has sparked a wave of solidarity from human rights organizations,
Class action lawsuits
A Scottish law firm, Thompsons Solicitors Scotland, has launched a class action lawsuit against Marks and Spencer, a retail giant, after a catastrophic data breach in April that affected millions of customers. The data breach, which involved the theft of personal details by cyber criminals, has led to a huge
Class action lawsuits
Renowned commercial litigator and class action defense attorney Matthew G. Ball has joined Shook, Hardy & Bacon as a partner in the firm's San Francisco office, bringing with him extensive experience representing clients in a range of industries, including consumer and technology sectors. Ball's expertise spans
Human rights
As the world marks a decade since the Chinese Communist Party's nationwide crackdown on human rights lawyers, activists and lawyers say their work has become nearly impossible. The ruling party's control over the legal profession has tightened, with lawyers facing restrictions, surveillance, and harassment even after
Class action lawsuits
Reckitt, a UK-based consumer goods company, has been accused of making misleading statements regarding the safety of its Enfamil formula for premature infants. The Class Action lawsuit, filed by Scott+Scott Attorneys at Law LLP, alleges that the company failed to warn investors and consumers about the increased risk of
Class action lawsuits
Scott+Scott, an international shareholder and consumer rights litigation firm, has filed a securities class action lawsuit in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York against Reckitt Benckiser Group PLC and certain of its former and current officers and/or directors. The lawsuit asserts claims
Human rights
As the crisis over imposed litigation fees continues in Egypt, the Lawyers Syndicate has declared a general strike on 7 and 8 July, with a nationwide boycott of all court and prosecution proceedings, effectively suspending payment of all court fees. This move is in protest against the Cairo Appeals Court&
Human rights
A decade after the Chinese government's '709' crackdown on human rights lawyers, the repression of civil society and rule of law continues to worsen. The violence against lawyers and activists marked a turning point in Xi Jinping's authoritarian assault on human rights and the
Mediation
As the bonds between grandparents and their grandchildren become increasingly important, New York law has established a framework to protect these relationships in cases where access is restricted or denied by parents. Manhattan family law attorney Richard Roman Shum sheds light on the legal avenues available to grandparents seeking visitation
Mediation
Training sessions for lawyers and mediators are scheduled to take place in Moldova to ensure the efficient use of the Integrated Platform of Legal Professions Information System (SI PIPJ). The Ministry of Justice will conduct the training sessions online via the Zoom platform, covering topics such as professional office management
