Stoll Berne is promoting its ability to accept clients that other firms can’t represent because of potential conflicts. Continue reading “Portland Business Journal, “Stoll Berne Seeks ‘Conflict’ with New Ads””

Stoll Berne is in the midst of a campaign to brand itself as a firm that can fill in for fellow law offices when they have a conflict of interest. Continue reading “Portland Business Journal, “Stoll Berne Branding Highlights Handshake Case Referrals””

According to The New York Times, the price being paid by Bank of America for its missteps during the financial crisis rose sharply on Friday as the bank announced a $2.43 billion deal to settle accusations that it misled investors about the acquisition of Merrill Lynch.  It is the largest securities class-action lawsuit settlement yet to arise from the financial crisis.

Shareholders, led by pension funds, including those in Ohio and the Netherlands, had accused the bank of providing false and misleading statements about the health of the Wall Street firm, which, unknown to the public, was racking up huge losses in late 2008 amid turmoil in the markets. Continue reading “Bank of America settles securities class action regarding acquisition of Merrill Lynch”