Strategies

New Developments in Silicosis Litigation: Strategies for Companies Using Silica in Manufacturing Operations

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New York, NY – Dechert Re:Torts, a monthly newsletter specializing in product liability and mass torts litigation, covers various news and developments in the field. In this issue, there are several hot topics of interest, including a temporary stay order issued by Cal/OSHA for workers exposed to respirable crystalline silica, the ongoing debate over opioid public nuisance claims, the ethical and legal challenges in obscured litigation funding, the inadequacy of “proxy” testing in PFAS litigation, and the increasing scrutiny on tech companies by regulators and legislators. The issue begins by addressing the growing number of … Read more

Autonomy Founder’s Trial Unveils HP’s Dysfunctional Management and Shifting Strategies

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London, England – The long-awaited trial of Mike Lynch, the founder of software company Autonomy, is set to begin in San Francisco, California. Lynch has spent the last decade vehemently denying any wrongdoing, and both he and Autonomy’s former CFO, Sushovan Hussain, have pleaded not guilty. Lynch argues that Autonomy’s value was destroyed by Hewlett-Packard’s (HP) dysfunctional management and changes in strategy, and that the blame has been unfairly placed on him. The trial has been a lengthy process, with Lynch enlisting the services of attorney Reid Weingarten in 2013, shortly after HP wrote down … Read more

Vellayan Subbiah Named EY Entrepreneur of the Year 2023 for Pioneering Business Growth Strategies

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Chennai, India – Vellayan Subbiah, Chairman of Cholamandalam Finance and Executive Vice Chairman of Tube Investments of India, has been honored with the prestigious EY Entrepreneur of the Year Award 2023 (EOY). This coveted title is awarded to individuals who have demonstrated exceptional entrepreneurial skills and achievements. Subbiah was chosen as the winner by a distinguished jury panel led by K V Kamath, the former Chairman of ICICI Bank. The jury commended Subbiah for his visionary strategies that transformed existing businesses and capitalized on new opportunities through acquisitions and diversification. These bold moves not only … Read more

Vellayan Subbiah Receives Prestigious EY Entrepreneur of the Year™ Award 2023 for Transforming Businesses with Bold Strategies

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Mumbai, India – Vellayan Subbiah, Chairman of Cholamandalam Finance and Executive Vice Chairman of Tube Investments of India, has been honored with the prestigious EY Entrepreneur of the Year™ Award 2023 (EOY) for his outstanding entrepreneurial achievements. The award recognizes Subbiah’s bold strategies in transforming existing businesses and seizing new opportunities through acquisitions and diversification. Under his leadership, Subbiah’s group companies experienced unprecedented growth and achieved a remarkable four-fold increase in shareholder value in just three years. Selected by a nine-member independent jury led by K V Kamath, former Chairman of ICICI Bank, Subbiah’s entrepreneurial … Read more