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  1. October 06, 2014

    Robbins Geller Pays Defense Fees In Botched Boeing Case

    Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP has reached an undisclosed settlement to pay for defense fees and expenses in a failed securities class action against The Boeing Co., after a judge sanctioned the prominent firm for its handling of a confidential witness.

  2. August 28, 2014

    Robbins Geller Rebuke Shows When To Bail Out Of Litigation

    Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP landed in hot water recently for pursuing a securities class action against Boeing Co. based on evidence the firm allegedly learned was unreliable, highlighting the danger of charging ahead with litigation that takes a wrong turn, experts say.

  3. August 26, 2014

    Robbins Geller Sanctioned In Confidential Witness Scandal

    An Illinois federal court has sanctioned Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP after finding that the firm had engaged in "reckless and unjustified" conduct in a securities class action against The Boeing Co. that relied on erroneous claims by a confidential witness, according to a ruling made public Monday.

  4. July 21, 2014

    Robbins Geller Defends Track Record Amid Sanctions Threat

    Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP on Friday defended its reputation as one of the country's top plaintiffs firms as it sought to avoid being sanctioned for conduct in a failed securities class action against The Boeing Co.

  5. January 15, 2014

    Robbins Geller Case May Spur Change On Secret Witnesses

    A confidential witness scandal involving Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP has reignited debate in the securities bar over the widespread use of anonymous sources in class action suits, with some defense attorneys rooting for reform.

  6. December 17, 2013

    Robbins Geller Says Boeing Slinging 'Mud' In Sanctions Row

    Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP fought back against The Boeing Co.'s attorneys on Monday, saying they have been "sling[ing] mud" and unfairly accusing Robbins Geller of intentionally misleading an Illinois federal court about a confidential witness, in a dismissed securities class action wherein sanctions are being considered for the law firm.

  7. November 25, 2013

    Boeing Wants Robbins Geller Sanctioned In Witness Scandal

    Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP should be sanctioned for pursuing a securities class action against The Boeing Co. based on deeply flawed allegations by a confidential witness, the aerospace company told an Illinois federal judge on Friday, arguing the firm's conduct had "crossed the line."

  8. October 29, 2013

    Robbins Geller Says Boeing Suit Doesn't Warrant Sanctions

    Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP on Monday urged an Illinois federal judge not to sanction the firm for filing a shareholder class action against The Boeing Co. based on allegations by a confidential witness who later admitted he never worked for the company, arguing the source seemed credible at the time.

  9. March 08, 2011

    Boeing Again Gets Investors' Dreamliner Suit Tossed

    An Illinois federal judge for the second time grounded a proposed class action accusing Boeing Co. of deceiving shareholders about the test and delivery schedule for the long-delayed 787 Dreamliner airplane, according to an order filed Monday.

  10. May 26, 2010

    Boeing Shareholder Suit Over Dreamliner Falls Short

    A federal judge has grounded a proposed class action that accused The Boeing Co. and two top executives of intentionally deceiving shareholders about the test and delivery schedule for the long-delayed 787 Dreamliner airplane.

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