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Tom Davis Bolsters Epiq’s Strategy in Class Action Spaces with New Chief of Staff Role Focused on Combating Fraud

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NEW YORK — Epiq, a leader in legal services and technology, announced the appointment of Tom Davis as Chief of Staff for its Class Action, Remediation, and Mass Tort business unit. This strategic move comes as part of Epiq’s efforts to enhance its capabilities in managing complex legal challenges and mitigating fraud in class action settlements. Davis, formerly Vice President of Operations and Fraud Prevention at Garden City Group (GCG) before its acquisition by Epiq in 2018, brings a wealth of experience in fraud detection and legal compliance. Reporting directly to Nicole Hamann, President of … Read more

Ex-Zulily Workers Launch Class Action Suit Challenging Layoff Procedures

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Seattle, WA — A group of former Zulily employees has filed a class action lawsuit against the online retailer, alleging mishandling of mass layoffs earlier this year. The lawsuit, representing over a hundred former staff members, claims that Zulily failed to adhere to the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act, which mandates a 60-day notice period before conducting significant layoffs. According to the legal complaint, the Seattle-based company abruptly laid off numerous employees without the required notice, causing unexpected financial hardship and emotional distress among the affected workers. This action, the lawsuit contends, demonstrates … Read more

SEC Pursues Legal Action Against Kraken, Accuses Crypto Exchange of Selling Unregistered Securities

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San Francisco, California — A notable legal action hastaken shape in the U.S. financial regulatory landscape as the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has initiated a lawsuit against cryptocurrency exchange Kraken. The suit was filed in the Northern District of California and centers on allegations that Kraken engaged in activities involving unregistered securities. The SEC’s complaint seeks a court order to permanently bar Kraken from committing further violations relating to the alleged securities infractions. Additionally, the commission is pursuing the disgorgement of profits deemed to have been illicitly gained through these activities, alongside imposing other … Read more

Rushville Hospital Faces Legal Action Over Alleged Improper Sharing of Patient Data

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Rushville, Illinois – A federal lawsuit has been filed against a hospital in Rushville, alleging that it shared patient data without authorization, potentially compromising the personal information of numerous individuals, legal documents reveal. The case highlights growing concerns over privacy breaches within healthcare institutions, which are tasked with the responsibility to safeguard patient confidentiality. According to documents submitted to the court, the lawsuit accuses Rushville’s hospital of distributing sensitive patient details to third parties that were not authorized to receive such information. The complaint does not specify the exact number of affected individuals but suggests … Read more