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Johnson Fistel PLLP Named Lead Counsel After Securing Client’s Lead Plaintiff Appointment in Digimarc Corporation Securities Litigation
Read More →: Johnson Fistel PLLP Named Lead Counsel After Securing Client’s Lead Plaintiff Appointment in Digimarc Corporation Securities LitigationOn September 2, 2025, Magistrate Judge Jolie A. Russo of the United States District Court for the District of Oregon appointed Johnson Fistel’s client, Diamond Head Capital International Fund, L.P., as Lead Plaintiff and designated Johnson Fistel as Lead Counsel for the putative class in Ullom v. Digimarc Corporation et al. Digimarc (NASDAQ: DMRC) is…
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Strategic Planning Under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act: 13 Provisions That Deserve Consideration
Read More →: Strategic Planning Under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act: 13 Provisions That Deserve ConsiderationThis article is reprinted with permission from Esq. Wealth Management, Inc. The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), signed into law on July 4, marks one of the most sweeping legislative overhauls of the federal tax code in recent memory. While the bill spans hundreds of provisions across defense, healthcare, energy, and immigration, this briefing focuses…
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Johnson Fistel Obtains Robust Corporate Reforms for Brookdale Senior Living, Inc.
Read More →: Johnson Fistel Obtains Robust Corporate Reforms for Brookdale Senior Living, Inc.Templin v. Baier et al., Civil Action No.: 3:21-cv-00373 (M.D. Tenn.). On July 9, 2025, the Hon. Aleta A. Trauger granted final approval of a shareholder derivative settlement resolving derivative claims brought on behalf of Brookdale Senior Living, Inc. (“Brookdale” or the “Company”) in the Action. The Action alleged that the Individual Defendants breached their…
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Evaluating Roth Conversions in Light of the New Tax Laws
Read More →: Evaluating Roth Conversions in Light of the New Tax LawsThis article is reprinted with permission from Esq. Wealth Management, Inc. At EsqWealth, we recently completed a comprehensive financial plan for a couple in their early 50s with approximately $2.5 million in 401(k) and IRA accounts. Our original analysis—completed before the passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA)—projected that by strategically converting their tax-deferred…
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Jury Awards $3 Million in Retaliation Verdict After Prosecutor Supports Harassed Colleagues
Read More →: Jury Awards $3 Million in Retaliation Verdict After Prosecutor Supports Harassed ColleaguesIn a powerful affirmation of California’s workplace retaliation laws, a San Diego jury recently awarded $3 million to former Orange County prosecutor Tracy Miller, finding that she was effectively forced out of her position after standing up for colleagues who reported sexual harassment. Miller, a 25-year veteran and one of the highest-ranking female prosecutors in…
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Wasting Away Again in Litigationville? Lessons from Jimmy Buffett’s $275 Million Estate Mess
Read More →: Wasting Away Again in Litigationville? Lessons from Jimmy Buffett’s $275 Million Estate MessThis article is reprinted with permission from Esq. Wealth Management, Inc. When Estate Planning Goes Off-Key Jimmy Buffett made a fortune selling the dream of island life, margaritas, and stress-free living. But if the latest headlines are any indication, his estate plan missed the vibe entirely. In June 2025, Buffett’s widow, Jane Buffett, filed a…
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Johnson Fistel Secures Sweeping Corporate Reforms at Mohawk Industries, Inc.
Read More →: Johnson Fistel Secures Sweeping Corporate Reforms at Mohawk Industries, Inc.In re Mohawk Industries, Inc. Derivative Litigation, Lead Case No.: 4:20-cv-00110-ELR (N.D.Ga.). On June 30, 2025, after more than five years of hard-fought litigation, the Hon. Eleanor L. Ross granted final approval of a shareholder derivative settlement which resolved claims brought on behalf of and for the benefit of Mohawk Industries, Inc. (“Mohawk” or the…
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Retirement Redefined: Designing a Life You’ll Actually Want to Live
Read More →: Retirement Redefined: Designing a Life You’ll Actually Want to LiveThis article is reprinted with permission from Esq. Wealth Management, Inc. At EsqWealth, we believe that comprehensive financial planning goes far beyond what stocks you own, how your assets are held (for tax efficiency, asset protection, and long term security), and when you should start taking Social Security benefits. While those may be important questions,…
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Seven Steps for Identifying Value Through Dividends and Fundamentals—with 10 Standout Stocks to Consider
Read More →: Seven Steps for Identifying Value Through Dividends and Fundamentals—with 10 Standout Stocks to ConsiderThis article is reprinted with permission from Esq. Wealth Management, Inc. At EsqWealth, we believe income-generating investments should be both rewarding and resilient. One method we use to identify opportunities in today’s market is a disciplined, dividend-focused stock selection strategy grounded in logic, data, and a healthy dose of skepticism. While this dividend-focused approach is…