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Global Med Acquisition
February 05, 2010

Finkelstein Thompson investigates potential claims on behalf of shareholders of Global Med arising from its acquisition by Haemonetics Corporation. 

Panasonic Viera Plasma Televisions
February 02, 2010

Finkelstein Thompson LLP is investigating complaints that Panasonic's Viera Plasma televisions may contain an undisclosed defect 

MetroPCS “$5 Unlimited International Calling Plan”
February 01, 2010

Finkelstein Thompson LLP investigates complaints that MetroPCS $5 Unlimited International Calling Plan allegedly contains numerous undisclosed limitations. 

Toyota Investigation
January 29, 2010

Finkelstein Thompson LLP Investigates Potential Legal Claims By Toyota Owners

Lodgian Investigation
January 25, 2010

Finkelstein Thompson investigates potential shareholder claims arising from the Lodgian's announcement of its intent to be acquired by an affiliate of Lone Star Funds. 

Health Fitness Corporation
January 21, 2010

FT is investigating potential claims on behalf of shareholders of Health Fitness Corporation (NYSE: FIT) arising from the Company's announcement of its intent to be acquired by Trustmark Mutual Holding Company.

Brink’s Home Security Holdings
January 20, 2010

Finkelstein Thompson LLP is investigating potential claims on behalf of shareholders of Brink’s Home Security Holdings arising from the Company’s announcement of its intent to be acquired by Tyco International Ltd.

Allied Defense Acquisition
January 19, 2010

Finkelstein Thompson investigates potential claims on behalf of shareholders of Allied Defense Group arising its intent to be acquired by Chemring Group. 

Bare Escentuals, Inc.
January 15, 2010

FT is investigating potential claims on behalf of shareholders of Bare Escentuals, Inc.  (NASDAQ: BARE) arising from the recently announced acquisition of Bare Escentuals by Shiseido Co., Ltd. 

K-Tron
January 11, 2010

FT is investigating potential claims on behalf of shareholders of K-Tron International, Inc. arising from the recently-announced acquisition of K-Tron by Hillenbrand, Inc. (NYSE:HI).

Koss Investigation
January 08, 2010

Finkelstein Thompson investigates potential claims on behalf of shareholders of Koss Corp. arising from the Company’s recent announcement of a pending restatement. 

BioForm Medical, Inc
January 05, 2010

Finkelstein Thompson LLP is investigating potential claims on behalf of shareholders of BioForm Medical, Inc. (Nasdaq: BFRM) arising from the Company’s announcement of its intent to be acquired by Merz Pharma Group.

Rentech
January 04, 2010

FT has filed a class action lawsuit in the United States District Court for the Central District of California on behalf of investors who purchased the publicly traded securities of Rentech, Inc. (AMEX: RTK) between February 8, 2008 and December 15, 2009, inclusive.

Chattem Investigation
December 22, 2009

Finkelstein Thompson LLP Announces Investigation of Chattem, Inc. 

Javelin Pharma Investigation
December 22, 2009

Finkelstein Thompson LLP Announces Investigation of Javelin Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 

Airvana Investigation
December 22, 2009

Finkelstein Thompson LLP Announces Investigation of Airvana, Inc. 

Interstate Hotels Investigation
December 21, 2009

Finkelstein Thompson LLP Announces Investigation of Interstate Hotels & Resorts Inc.  

XTO Energy
December 16, 2009

FT is investigating potential claims on behalf of shareholders of XTO Energy Inc. (NYSE: XTO) arising from the Company's announcement of its intent to merge with Exxon Mobil Corp. (NYSE: XOM).

Quadramed Investigation
December 11, 2009

Finkelstein Thompson Announces Investigation of QuadraMed Corp. Acquisition 

Fortunet Investigation
December 10, 2009

Finkelstein Thompson Announces Investigation of FortuNet Tender 

ZiLog Corp
December 10, 2009

Finkelstein Thompson LLP is investigating potential claims on behalf of shareholders of ZiLog Corp. (NasdaqGM: ZILG) arising from the Company’s announcement of its intent to be acquired by IXYS Corp. 

ICO, Inc.
December 04, 2009

FT is investigating potential claims on behalf of shareholders of ICO, Inc. (Nasdaq:ICOC) arising from the Company’s announcement of its intent to merge with A. Schulman, Inc. (Nasdaq: SHLM)

Iowa Telecom Investigation
December 01, 2009

Finkelstein Thompson Announces Investigation of Iowa Telecommunications Services Acquisition 

Youbet.com
November 30, 2009

FT is investigating potential claims on behalf of shareholders of Youbet.com, Inc. (Nasdaq: UBET) arising from the Company’s announcement of its intent to merge with Churchill Downs, Inc.

Stork Craft Investigation
November 23, 2009

Finkelstein Thompson LLP is currently investigating a potential consumer class action lawsuit against Stork Craft Manufacturing Inc. (“Stork Craft”) and Fisher-Price for the defects in their drop-side cribs.

VCG Holding Corp.
November 23, 2009

FT Announces Investigation of VCG Holding Corp.’s Going Private Transaction with Chairman and CEO Troy Lowrie

Facebook Myspace Games
November 20, 2009

FT LLP is investigating potential claims that players of social networking games (such as FarmVille and Mafia Wars) on Facebook and MySpace may have incurred unwanted charges in connection with those games. 

Semitool Acquisition
November 19, 2009

Finkelstein Thompson is investigating potential claims on behalf of shareholders of Semitool arising from the announcement of its intent to be acquired by Applied Materials 

3Com Corp. Acquisition
November 12, 2009

FT  is investigating potential claims on behalf of shareholders of 3Com Corp. (NasdaqGS: COMS) arising from the Company’s announcement of its intent to be acquired by Hewlett-Packard Co.

Seroquel Class Action
November 12, 2009

Finkelstein Thompson files class action against Astrazeneca and Paraxel International 

Carter's Inc. Investigation
November 10, 2009

Finkelstein Thompson LLP announces that it is investigating potential claims on behalf of shareholders of Carter’s, Inc. (NYSE: CRI)

Crunchless Abs Investigation
November 10, 2009

Finkelstein Thompson investigates consumer complaints about the marketing and billing practices of Savvier LLP, which distributes and sells Crunchless Abs.

Stolen iPhone Investigation
November 10, 2009

Finkelstein Thompson investigtes claims that AT&T and Apple may have facilitated the creation of a market for lost or stolen iPhones.

Encore Acquisition Company
November 06, 2009

FT is investigating potential claims on behalf of shareholders of Encore Acquisition Co. arising from the Company's agreement to be acquired by Denbury Resources, Inc.

IMS Health Acquisition
November 06, 2009

FT is investigating potential claims on behalf of shareholders of IMS Health (NYSE:RX) arising from the Company’s announcement of its intent to be acquired by investment funds managed by TPG Capital  and the CPP Investment Board. 

DIRECTBUY, INC.
November 06, 2009

FINKELSTEIN THOMPSON LLP INVESTIGATES DIRECTBUY, INC.

TOSHIBA AND SONY DISK DRIVES OR COMPUTERS
November 06, 2009

FT INVESTIGATES POTENTIAL CLAIMS BY PURCHASERS OF TOSHIBA AND SONY DISK DRIVES OR COMPUTERS

Intelius Investigation
November 03, 2009

Finkelstein Thompson LLP investigates potential claims by Intelius customers who may have incurred unexpected charges in connection with their Intelius purchases. 

Zale Corporation
November 02, 2009

Finkelstein Thompson LLP announces that it is investigating potential claims on behalf of shareholders of Zale Corporation (NYSE:ZLC) arising from the Company’s recent announcement of a SEC investigation. 

Wii Investigation
October 19, 2009

Finkelstein Thompson investigates claims by Nintendo Wii users that recent Wii software updates may be causing malfunctions  

Monterey Gourmet Acquisition
October 16, 2009

Finkelstein Thompson Announces Investigation of Monterey Gourmet Foods Inc. Acquisition

Starent Acquisition
October 16, 2009

Finkelstein Thompson LLP Announces Investigation of Starent Networks, Inc. Acquisition

I-Flow Acquisition
October 16, 2009

Finkelstein Thompson Announces Investigation of I-Flow Corporation Acquisition

Sinoenergy Merger
October 13, 2009

Finkelstein Thompson Announces Investigation of Sinoenergy Corp.'s Proposed Acquisition by Skywide Capital Management Ltd. 

Avocent Merger
October 13, 2009

Finkelstein Thompson LLP Announces Investigation of Avocent Corp.'s Acquisition by Emerson Electric Co. 

Merix Corp. Acquisition
October 08, 2009

Finkelstein Thompson investigates potential claims on behalf of shareholders of Merix Corp. arising from the announcement of its intent to merge with Viasystems.

Playstation 3 Investigation
October 08, 2009

Finkelstein Thompson investigates claims that recent PS3 software updates may be causing malfunctions.

Botox Off-Label Promotion
October 07, 2009

Finkelstein Thompson LLP has recently filed a class action lawsuit against Allergan, Inc. for the misrepresentation of promotions and advertising of its Botox product to health care professionals.

ICT Group, Inc.
October 07, 2009

Finkelstein Thompson LLP Announces Investigation of ICT Group, Inc. Acquisition

SkyTerra Acquisition
September 30, 2009

Finkelstein Thompson Investigates SkyTerra Acquisition

Facebook
August 13, 2009

Finkelstein Thompson has recently filed a class action lawsuit against Facebook alleging that advertisers have been charged fees based on fraudulent or non-existent clicks on their Facebook advertisements.

Overdraft Fee Investigation
August 07, 2009

FT investigates claims that banks resequenced transactions to maximize overdraft fees
iBasis Tender Investigation
July 20, 2009

Finkelstein Thompson investigates potential shareholder claims arising from the tender offer proposed by Koninklijke KPN for the remaining shares of iBasis, Inc. 

Baby Personal Care Products
July 20, 2009

FT files putatative class action against makers of Baby Personal Care Products.

Fibernet Telecom
June 22, 2009

Finkelstein Thompson investigates potential shareholder claims arising from the proposed acquisition of FiberNet Telecom by Zayo Group. 

CVS Caremark Investigation
June 19, 2009

Finkelstein Thompson investigates claims that CVS Caremark violates medical confidentiality rights and penalizes patients who fill prescriptions with competitor pharmacies.  

McAfee- Symantec Antivirus Software Auto-Renewal Charges.
June 16, 2009

Finkelstein Thompson LLP is currently investigating complaints that customers who bought antivirus software were later charged for “renewal subscriptions” without their knowledge or consent.

Metavante Technologies, Inc.
April 02, 2009

Finkelstein Thompson LLP is currently investigating possible shareholder claims relating to the acquisition of Metavante Technologies, Inc. by Fidelity National Information Services for $2.94 billion in stock.

Cox Radio
April 02, 2009

Finkelstein Thompson LLP is currently investigating potential shareholder claims in connection with Cox Media's March 23, 2008 announcement of a cash tender offer for all outstanding shares of Cox Radio, Inc. common stock.

Ticketmaster Class Action
March 24, 2009

The complaint alleges that Ticketmaster redirects customers to a resale website even when regular-priced tickets are still available. 

Hermetic Compressor
February 20, 2009

Finkelstein Thompson LLP Investigates Hermetic Compressor Overcharges 

Colonial BancGroup Investigation
February 12, 2009

Finkelstein Thompson investigates potential shareholder claims involving Colonial BancGroup.  

HP Laptop Wireless Failure Investigation
February 09, 2009

Finkelstein Thompson LLP is investigating allegations that certain HP laptops experience unusually high rates of wireless connection failures.   

iMac Display Investigation
February 03, 2009

Finkelstein Thompson LLP is investigating allegations that certain models display unwanted multicolored vertical lines.

Olive Oil Investigation
February 03, 2009

Finkelstein Thompson investigates reports that consumers may have purchased olive oil which, contrary to its label, contained oils other than olive oil

Health Insurers Alleged to Deceive and Underpay Providers and Consumers
February 02, 2009

Finkelstein Thompson LLP is investigating allegations that large health insurers may have substantially underpaid "usual, customary and reasonable" (UCR) medical provider fees to insured consumers who arrange for out-of –network medical services. The underpayments can be costly to the insured consumer and to medical care providers.

Heartland Data Breach
January 29, 2009

Finkelstein Thompson files class action suit against Heartland Payment Systems.  

Rock Band Foot Pedal Investigation
January 26, 2009

Finkelstein Thompson investigates allegations that the bass drum foot pedal for the video game Rock Band is defective.  

DVD Rentals Investigation
January 21, 2009

Finkelstein Thompson LLP is investigating allegations that Netflix, Inc. (“Netflix”) may have wrongfully charged too much for online DVD rentals.

RBS WorldPay Data Breach
January 14, 2009

FT Announces investigation of RBS Worldpay for a security and privacy breach of sensitive personall information belonging to pre-paid cardholders.

American Land Lease
January 06, 2009

Finkelstein Thompson LLP Announces Investigation into American Land Lease, Inc. ("ANL") 

UBS Financial Services - Lehman Principal Protection Notes
January 02, 2009

Finkelstein Thompson investigates allegations that UBS committed violations of securities laws in the underwriting, marketing, and/or selling of Lehman Principal Protection Notes 

Farmer Mac Investigation
January 02, 2009

Finkelstein Thompson investigates allegations that Farmer Mac misrepresented its financial and operational results  

GSI Group, Inc.
December 17, 2008

Finkelstein Thompson Announces Investigation Into GSI Group, Inc. 

Bayer Women's and Bayer Heart Advantage
December 17, 2008

Finkelstein Thompson investigates mislabeling of Bayer Women's Low Dose Aspirin and Bayer Aspirin with Heart Advantage.  

KV Pharmaceutical Investigation
December 09, 2008

Finkelstein Thompson investigates potential shareholder and derivative claims involving KV Pharmaceutical  following the announcement that its second quarter earnings filing would be indefinitely delayed due to a continuing investigation into recent financial and operational irregularities.  

Alphapharma Inc Merger Investigation
November 25, 2008

Finkelstein Thompson investigates potential shareholder claims arising from the proposed acquisition of Alpharma by King Pharmaceuticals.  

Atricure Investigation
November 18, 2008

Finkelstein Thompson investigates potential shareholder claims involving AtriCure.  

Express Scripts Data Breach
November 13, 2008

Finkelstein Thompson LLP investigates a data breach that occurred at Express Scripts.  

Investigation of Cable TV Anticompetitive Activity - TiVo and DVR Users
November 12, 2008

Finkelstein Thompson investigates allegations that some cable companies changed their broadcasting signals, rendering third party devices obsolete. 

Cable Box Antitrust Investigation
November 12, 2008

Finkelstein Thompson investigates allegations that cable television providers improperly bundle premium cable services with the rental of a cable box.  

FT Investigates General Growth Properties, Inc.
November 06, 2008

Finkelstein Thompson Investigates Auto Light Overcharges
October 30, 2008

Cadence Design Systems Investigation
October 23, 2008

Finkelstein Thompson announces investigation of Cadence Design Systems. 

Perini Corporation Investigation
October 21, 2008

Finkelstein Thompson LLP Announces Investigation of Perini Corporation. 

Spore & Mass Effect Investigation
October 15, 2008

Finkelstein Thompson LLP Investigates Electronic Arts Games Spore and Mass Effect. 

Text Message Price Fixing
September 25, 2008

Finkelstein Thompson investigates allegations that major cell phone companies fixed text message prices.

Fertilizer Price Fixing
September 24, 2008

Finkelstein Thompson investigates wrongful overcharges for fertilizer.

Steel Price Fixing
September 24, 2008

Finkelstein Thompson investigates allegations that major steel manufacturers conspired to overcharge customers.

CompuCredit Advertising Investigation
September 23, 2008

Finkelstein Thompson investigates potential misrepresentations in credit card advertising.

Constellation Buyout
September 23, 2008

Finkelstein Thompson LLP files class action lawsuit against Constellation over buyout.

Novatel Securities Violation
September 17, 2008

Finkelstein Thompson LLP Investigates Novatel Wireless, Inc. for Potential Violations of Securities Laws.

Merrill Lynch Acquisition
September 17, 2008

Finkelstein Thompson investigates Bank of America's acquisition of Merrill Lynch.

NVidia Graphics Defect
September 17, 2008

Finkelstein Thompson LLP investigates NVIDIA graphics chip defect.

NVidia Securities Violation
September 17, 2008

Finkelstein Thompson LLP investigates potential shareholder claims against NVIDIA. 

Auction Rate Securities Investigation
September 15, 2008

Finkelstein Thompson investigates potential Auction Rate Securities Claims Against H&R Block Financial Advisors Inc. and Northern Trust Corp.

Laser Printer Toner Investigation
September 10, 2008

Finkelstein Thompson investigates claims that printers prevent users from printing before toner has run out. 

UAL Corporation Shares Plummet After Posting of Old News
September 10, 2008

Finkelstein Thompson LLP Investigates Possible UAL Securities Fraud

FT Welcomes its Newest Associates
September 10, 2008

Finkelstein Thompson LLP is pleased to introduce our newest associates Eugene J. Benick and Daniel T. LeBel.

Investigation of China Shenghuo Pharmaceutical
September 09, 2008

Finkelstein Thompson LLP Investigates China Shenghuo Pharmaceutical Holdings, Inc.