Employees of Kellogg Co. got preliminary approval of their settlement in their class action against the company for violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Originally filed by Plaintiff Patricia Thomas in February 2013, the class was later certified in January 2014. In December 2017, Kellogg and the Plaintiffs entered a settlement of the […]
Over the last few years, the media has reported many claims of gender and race discrimination against well-known companies. Uber, in particular, faced well-publicized claims of sexual harassment just last year. The allegations also exposed a company culture that was sexist and discriminatory. Now a different lawsuit against Uber was just settled for $10 million. […]
Many law firms will wait to seek out post-settlement funding until they absolutely need the funds. They prefer to see whether a check will come in, so they can pay bills with their own money instead of going to a third-party. That’s why when firms do go to a funder, they need cash immediately. An […]
Sex abuse claims against the Catholic Church are continuing around the country. Many of these cases are difficult to litigate because the abuse occurred years ago. In a recent case involving the Buffalo Diocese, the abuse dated back almost 40 years. Under the current law in New York, the case would have been time-barred. Attorneys Michele […]
There are many companies offering to provide post-settlement funding to law firms, but they aren’t created equally. Lawyers need to do their due diligence and make sure they are working with a reputable company. In addition to asking specific questions about the company’s experience and terms, firms should look for a funder who clearly demonstrates […]
How much money do you need to run your practice? Where will it come from? A cash flow budget is a useful tool to help avoid short-term shortages of money. It is an estimate of all cash receipts and all cash expenditures that are expected to occur during a certain time period. For contingency fee […]
