August 14, 2024
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Five BLB&G partners were named to Benchmark Litigation's “40 & Under” list, which highlights the nation’s top emerging legal talent. Andrew Blumberg and Thomas James, both members of BLB&G’s Corporate Governance practice, were recognized on this prestigious list for the first time. Scott Foglietta and Ed Timlin made their fourth appearance on the list, and Jesse Jensen was included for the third time.
Andrew Blumberg was key in prosecuting In re Viacom Inc. Stockholders Litigation ($122.5 million settlement) and Hollywood Firefighters’ Pension Fund v. GCI Liberty, Inc. ($110 million settlement). He also contributed to the unprecedented post-trial decision in In re Mindbody, Inc. Stockholders Litigation, resulting in liability findings against the CEO and acquirer, along with a $27 million partial settlement.
Scott Foglietta played pivotal roles in major securities class actions, including Wells Fargo ($480 million recovery) and Kraft Heinz ($450 million recovery). He also helped secure lead plaintiff appointments in ongoing cases against Boeing, Meta Platforms, Seagate, Silvergate, TD Bank, First Horizon, and SVB Financial, among others.
Thomas James has been integral to high-profile cases since joining the firm in 2020, including Fischel v. Liberty Media and In re Lordstown Motors Corp. Stockholders Litigation. He also helped achieve a $20 million settlement and corporate governance reforms in City of Miami General Employees' and Sanitation Employees' Retirement Trust v. Foley, et al.
Jesse Jensen contributed to significant recoveries, including the $450 million settlement in In re Kraft Securities Litigation, the $210 million settlement in In re Wilmington Trust Securities Litigation, and the $110 million settlement in Fresno County Employees’ Retirement Association v. comScore, Inc. He is currently involved in prosecuting cases such as In re Macquarie Infrastructure Corp., Roofer’s Pension Fund v. Papa et al., and In re EQT Corporation.
Ed Timlin was a senior member of trial teams securing major victories, including a $250 million settlement in the Allergan Proxy Violation Litigation. He also led the team in In re Viacom Inc. Stockholders Litigation, achieving a $122.5 million settlement, one of the largest recoveries in Delaware stockholder class actions. Ed is currently prosecuting In re Straight Path Communications, Inc. and In re Santander Consumer USA Holdings Inc., among others.
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