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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 and open-loop gift cardholders had been “improperly accessed by an unauthorized party.” Approximately ...
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.
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 re: Pet Food Products Liability Litigation, Master File No. 07 CV 2867. In that class ...
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.
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 their analog cable service but are still paying the same monthly charge. These previously received channels ...
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 the third party devices may no longer be able to use all of the device's ...
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 located in the Middle East.
AtriCure, Inc. Investigation
Finkelstein Thompson LLP is investigating potential shareholder claims involving AtriCure, Inc. (“Atricure” or the “Company”) (NasdaqGM: ATRC).
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.
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 intense litigation, plaintiffs reached settlement agreements with the Defendants that collectively resolved the entire litigation. ...