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Orlando Mediator Lawrence Kolin explores current issues in Alternative Dispute Resolution, including mediation and arbitration of complex cases by neutrals resulting in settlement of state and federal litigation and appeals. This blog covers a wide variety of topics-- local, national, and international-- and includes the latest on technology and Online Dispute Resolution affecting sophisticated lawyers and parties to lawsuits.

Monday, June 30, 2014

HP Shareholder Suits Over Autonomy Settle

Today Hewlett-Packard reached a settlement in shareholder lawsuits related to its acquisition of software firm Autonomy. Hp stockholders alleged CEO Meg Whitman didn't do enough to follow up on warning signs about weaknesses in Autonomy's financials and products. Hp claimed it was duped into paying more than $11 billion for Autonomy, because of willfully inflated financial statements at the U.K. firm. Autonomy's former CEO denied accusations of improper accounting. Hp continues to face other lawsuits and regulatory inquiries into the Autonomy deal, but the settlement reportedly demonstrates cleaning up the mess from the acquisition, which contributed to a huge write down and shake-up of Its board. See full story here-- http://bit.ly/1pFMmlo

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LAWRENCE KOLIN
Orlando, Florida, United States
AV® peer review rated Super Lawyer® in Alternative Dispute Resolution practice dedicated to resolving lawsuits in state and federal courts from PI to IP.℠ Full-time neutral in diverse areas of civil trial matters including business, commercial, employment, entertainment, arts and intellectual property litigation. Experienced in resolving complex, multi-party cases involving professional liability, health care, construction, technology, real estate and contract disputes. Executive Council Member Emeritus of The Florida Bar Alternative Dispute Resolution Section. National Law Journal Trailblazer™. Former General Counsel to several non-profit organizations. Graduate Faculty Scholar at University of Central Florida. Served as General Magistrate in the Ninth Judicial Circuit Court of Florida. E-Neutral or Special Master in E-Discovery disputes. AHLA Dispute Resolver, AAA National Panel for Arbitration & Mediation.
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