It is well-known that timeshare companies target members of the United States armed forces. Service members have good-paying jobs and wages that can be garnished in the event of a default. Also, under the Uniform Code of Military Justice, service members are required...
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Eric Lechtzin
Plaintiffs’ Motion For Class Certification Granted In Glenn O. Hawbaker, Inc. ERISA Class Action
Newtown, PA – June 7, 2023 – Edelson Lechtzin LLP, co-lead counsel for Plaintiffs, is pleased to announce that Chief Judge Brann of the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania has granted their motion for class certification. The class is defined...
The military lending act may allow active-duty service members to exit timeshares
If you're an active duty service member who purchased a timeshare and is struggling with the financial obligations, you may have a way out. The Military Lending Act (MLA) provides protections for service members against predatory lending practices, including those...
The 7th Circuit Revives 403(b) Participants’ ERISA Claims Against Northwestern University
On March 23, 2023, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit issued an opinion that revived certain breach of fiduciary claims brought by participants in the Northwestern University ERISA class action. A copy of the Court’s opinion in Hughes v. Nw. Univ., ---...
SPAC litigation – holding blank check companies accountable
Special purpose acquisition companies (“SPACs”), also known as “blank check companies,” have emerged in recent years as a popular way for the public to invest in private companies. As the popularity of SPACs has increased, so too has private litigation and SEC...