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Court Denies Motion to Dismiss Heartland Bank From Ponzi Scheme Suit

Berger Montague is pleased to share that on February 10, 2021, an Illinois federal court largely denied Heartland Bank’s motion to dismiss Plaintiffs’ claims in a class action lawsuit alleging that Heartland and PNC Bank knowingly and negligently enabled and facilitated a Ponzi scheme perpetrated by Today’s Growth Consultant Inc. (“TGC”) and owner Kenneth Courtright.

FSD Pharma, Inc., Investors to collect funds

(February 4, 2021) Today the Ontario Superior Court of Justice (Justice Morgan) approved the Settlement Agreement between investors and FSD Pharma, Inc. (“HUGE”), that will require HUGE to convey $5.5 million, inclusive of costs, legal fees, and taxes, to investors. Investors received more than the available directors and officers insurance. […]

Berger Montague Names Caitlin G. Coslett Co-Chair of Firm’s Antitrust Department

Berger Montague is pleased to announce that it has promoted Shareholder Caitlin G. Coslett to become the newest co-chair of the Firm’s antitrust department, joining Eric L. Cramer, David F. Sorensen, and Merrill G. Davidoff.

Legal Titan H. Laddie Montague Jr. Retires After Five Decades of Shaping Class Action Litigation

Berger Montague Chair Emeritus, Managing Shareholder, and firm namesake H. Laddie Montague Jr. is retiring after a 56-year legal career, including 13 years as Berger Montague Chairman.

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida, Inc. to Pay Utilization Review Nurse $25,000 for Overtime Claim

Nichols Kaster, PLLP and Berger Montague PC announce that Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida, Inc., GuideWell Mutual Holding Corporation, and Health Options Inc. have paid $25,000.00 to a former Concurrent Review Nurse for unpaid overtime wages. 

Berger Montague Names Superstar Litigator E. Michelle Drake Newest Member of Firm’s Executive Committee

Berger Montague is proud to announce that the Firm has elected E. Michelle Drake to its Executive Committee. Ms. Drake was promoted on January 1, 2021, five years to the day after she joined the Firm.

Berger Montague Files Antitrust Class Action Against Google on Behalf of Ad-Supported Online Content Creators

Berger Montague PC filed an antitrust class action lawsuit Wednesday against Google on behalf of a proposed class of “Publishers”—ad-supported online content companies.

Berger Montague Promotes Camille Fundora Rodriguez and Nick Urban to Shareholders

Berger Montague is pleased to announce that it has selected Camille Fundora Rodriguez and Nick Urban to become Shareholders of the Firm effective January 1, 2021.

Berger Montague Named a Law360 2020 Competition Practice Group of the Year

Berger Montague is proud to announce that Law360 has named the Firm’s antitrust department a 2020 Competition Practice Group of the Year. The Firm is one of only 81 law firms to receive a 2020 Practice Group of the Year award from a pool of 775 submissions.

Top Associate Sophia Rios Joins Berger Montague

Berger Montague is pleased to announce that attorney Sophia Rios has joined the Firm’s San Diego office. She will work in the Consumer Protection and Antitrust practice groups. Ms. Rios is a talented, passionate, and proven litigator with a demonstrated record of achievement.

Berger Montague Named a 2021 “Best Law Firm” by U.S. News and Best Lawyers

Berger Montague is pleased to announce that the Firm has been named a 2021 “Best Law Firm” by U.S. News and Best Lawyers.

Berger Montague’s Namenda Case Team Honored at the American Antitrust Institute’s 2020 Antitrust Enforcement Awards

Berger Montague is pleased to announce that David F. Sorensen, Ellen T. Noteware, Phyllis Maza Parker, and Nick Urban have won the American Antitrust Institute’s 2020 Outstanding Antitrust Litigation Achievement in Private Practice Law Award for their work on In re Namenda Direct Purchaser Antitrust Litigation.