Now third-party beneficiaries in estate planning cases can sue lawyers for malpractice when there has been negligence or other legal malpractice. S.C. Supreme Court clears way for trust and estate planning lawyers to be held accountable for...
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Month: October 2014
Guardrails Creating Serious Car Accident Injury – Settlement $525 mil
Guardrails are designed keep to protect you if your car hits one, but cost savings measure at one of the nation's largest guardrail suppliers have put drivers at serious risk of injury or death.Whistleblower's Lawsuit Against Guardrail Company Nets $525 MillionOctober...
Legal Malpractice, Fraud, and Breach Of Fiduciary Duty in Texas
Alleged excessive and unnecessary legal fees, lawsuit mistakes that cost millions, and failing to inform his client of the most important facts surrounding a possible settlement.Company Sues Lawyers, Firms for Legal MalpracticeOctober 20, 2014An Austin...
Breach of Fiduciary Duty In Company’s Purchase / Sale
This financial advisor's breach is similar to an attorney breach of fiduciary duty.Financial advisor liable for aiding and abetting a company board’s breach of fiduciary dutyMarch 10 2014.On March 7, the Delaware Court of Chancery published a...
Legal Malpractice, Lawyers, Fraud: Many to be Deposed in Squire Patton Legal Malpractice Lawsuit
Squire Patton, large law firm, allegedly helped a CEO illegally funnel money out of his company and out of the company's employee stock plan and to his own account, among other frauds.Longtime Client Sues Squire Patton for Malpractice, FraudOctober 15, 2014:...
CitiGroup Alledged Fraud in Mexico
Unusual fraud case where the victim of theh fraud, CitiBank, is fined for not having better fraud protection in place. Mexican Regulator Fines Citigroup’s Banamex Over Alleged FraudBanamex Fined About $2 Million for Failing to Prevent Alleged...
Testosterone Products Getting Increased FDA Scrutiny
Recent report finds 30% increased risk of death, heart attack and stroke among men taking testosterone products, the FDA takes action. FDA Panel Says Testosterone Drugs Need More Study and Reduced Use Getty Images[/caption] In a move that may dampen the sale of...
Breach of Fiduciary Duty Penalty of $76Mil for RBC Capital
Was a fraud perpetrated on the board and how did one board member's independent actions effect the board and the company overall?RBC Capital Penalized $76M for Breach of Fiduciary DutyOctober 15, 2014 In a case of first impression, the Delaware Court of Chancery...
Clemson Coaches Respond To Hazing Lawsuit And The Traumatic Brain Injury Of A Former Player
Three Clemson University soccer coaches deny condoning the hazing ritual as a mandatory team activity. Clemson Coaches Respond To Hazing LawsuitSeptember 22, 2014Three Clemson University soccer coaches have responded to a lawsuit in which a former player...
Supreme Court Will Hear Breach Of Fiduciary Duty Claim
High Court Fiduciary Breach Case May Have Far Reaching Impact For ERISA Plan Participants And Their Right To SueThe Supreme Court agrees to consider the case of Edison International employees who claim the company provided "imprudent plan...