Lawsuits

PEOPLE ON THE MOVE April 23: Brian A. Rookard published in consumer bankruptcy text; Albert T. Nelson, Jr. appointed to State Board of Ethics - The Oakland Press

04/23/12

In addition, his article, “401(k) Funds Not ‘Income’ until Disbursement,” will be printed in the American Bankruptcy Institute March ... P.C., and specializes in litigation and workers’ compensation. Nelson received his Bachelor ...

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Dewey, SFO’s Alderman, Sullivan, Akin Gump: Business of Law - Bloomberg

04/23/12

“The firm has not hired a bankruptcy attorney and I think I would know if ... Jeffrey Kessler, head of litigation; and Charles Landgraf, who runs the Washington office and the legislative and public policy group, according to the letter.

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General Maritime Announces Agreement With Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors and Other Creditors - Yahoo Finance

04/22/12

The Bankruptcy Court agreed to hear a motion to approve the ... "Safe Harbor" Statement Under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 This press release contains forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions ...

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Bankruptcy Partner Madlyn Gleich Primoff of Kaye Scholer Finalist for Women in Business Law Award - PR-USA.net

04/22/12

"With more than 25 years of experience in representing global financial institutions in many well-known bankruptcy and litigation cases, I hope to provide guidance and lead as a mentor to the women of Cornell University." The President's Council of Cornell ...

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People notes: Personnel appointments, promotions and announcements - St. Petersburg Times

04/21/12

Mosley has been named an associate. Brundage brings more than 25 years of legal experience in the areas of bankruptcy, creditor's rights and complex commercial litigation. He earned his juris doctorate from Stetson University College of Law ...

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CFLA Announces Mortgage Securitization in Litigation & Bankruptcy Practice DVD - Online PR News

04/21/12

CFLA, LLC is offering a "State Bar Approved MCLE Mortgage Securitization in Litigation & Bankruptcy Practice" DVD due to popular demand from those unable to travel/attend our March 31, 2012 workshop in Las Vegas, NV. Online PR News – 21-April-2012 ...

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Judge says Credit Suisse loan suit can continue - Yahoo Finance

04/20/12

A federal bankruptcy judge in a separate case has said Blixseth ... Tim Blixseth was not among the original plaintiffs but has acknowledged he is behind the litigation. The case is being fought by a team of his attorneys. Lodge last year ...

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David Bergstein Ramps Up Legal Assault With $100 Million Suit Targeting Attorneys - YAHOO!

04/20/12

Defendants used the confidential information provided by Tregub to file several lawsuits, initiate involuntary bankruptcy proceedings against Bergstein-affiliated entities, and disparage Bergstein repeatedly in the press and with other entertainment ...

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Brower Piven Encourages Investors Who Have Losses in Excess of $250,000 From Investment in Delta Petroleum, Inc. to Inquire About the Lead Plaintiff Position in Securities ... - msnbc.com

04/20/12

The lead plaintiff will direct the litigation and participate in important decisions ... seek protection under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code, the value of Delta shares declined significantly. Also according to the complaint, on December 16 ...

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Litigation Alert -- April 2012 - jdsupra.com

04/20/12

For additional information on this or any Litigation related issue ... the trustee of Madoff's bankruptcy estate. The legal battles with which this firm has been involved point to one common denominator: the courts have prevented the various Madoff ...

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