ClassLawBlog.com
Investigations and news of existing and potential class actions.
Author: Finkelstein Thompson has offices in San Francisco and Washington, D.C.
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Recent Posts from ClassLawBlog.com
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RBS WorldPay Data Breach Investigation
Finkelstein Thompson LLP is investigating a security and privacy breach at RBS WorldPay, Inc. (“RBS”). On December 23, 2008, RBS announced that its computer system containing sensitive personal information belonging to pre-paid cardholders including payroll…
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Laptop Containing Sensitive Information About Starbucks Employees Is Stolen
Finkelstein Thompson LLP is currently investigating claims that the personal and financial information of current and former employees of Starbucks Coffee Company (“Starbucks”) have been compromised by a data breach. Starbucks has confirmed that a laptop containing the private information…
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Pet Food Settlement Approved for $24 Million
On November 17, 2008, the Honorable Noel L. Hillman of the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey entered an order approving a $24 million pet food litigation settlement agreement in In…
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NebuAD Sued for Ad Targeting Program
On Monday, November 10, 2008 a class action lawsuit was filed in the Northern District of California against NebuAD and its ISP partners for selling subscribers’ web browsing history without their consent. The complaint claims that…
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Digital Cable Investigation
Finkelstein Thompson LLP is investigating changes cable companies have made to their analog and digital tiers of cable service. According to a news report, consumers are complaining that they are now receiving fewer channels on…
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Cable TV, TiVo/DVR Investigation
Finkelstein Thompson LLP is investigating allegations that some cable companies have changed their broadcasting signals, rendering third party devices, such as TiVo DVR’s, partially or completely obsolete. Depending on the method of conversion, users of…
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McDermott International, Inc. Investigation
Finkelstein Thompson LLP is currently investigating McDermott International, Inc. (“MDR”)(NYSE: MDR) after the Company announced markedly reduced third quarter earnings due to newly revealed issues with the Offshore Oil & Gas Construction segment’s construction projects…
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AtriCure, Inc. Investigation
Finkelstein Thompson LLP is investigating potential shareholder claims involving AtriCure, Inc. (“Atricure” or the “Company”) (NasdaqGM: ATRC). On November 3, 2008, AtriCure shares plunged 39% after the Company revealed that its marketing practices are being…
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Shareholders survive motion to dismiss in Merrill Lynch merger case
Courthousenews reports that the Delaware Chancery Court has allowed shareholders to continue their class action against Merrill Lynch arising out of the company’s September merger with Bank of America. Shareholders pointed to the rapid pace…
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Court Approves $43.1 Million Settlement in Iridium Litigation and Commends Attorneys’ Work
Working with co-counsel, Finkelstein Thompson LLP achieved a $43.1 million settlement in the securities case captioned Freeland, et al v. Iridium World Communications, Ltd, et al, Case No. CR 99-1002 (D.D.C.). After nine years of…