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netflix-trimming-animation-unit
Employment Law October 12th, 2023

Netflix to trim animation unit, shutting down two films

By Lior Samfiru

The reduction comes just months after the division won an Academy Award for Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio.

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spin-master-buying-melissa-and-doug
Employment Law October 12th, 2023

Spin Master acquiring Melissa & Doug for $950M: Employee rights

By Lior Samfiru

The acquisition will help the Canadian toy maker meet the "changing demands of children and parents of the future."…

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exxon-buying-pioneer-rights
Employment Law October 11th, 2023

Exxon buying Pioneer Natural Resources for nearly $60B: Employee rights

By Lior Samfiru

The acquisition is the energy giant's largest since merging with Mobil Corp. in 1999.

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td-lawsuit-unpaid-vacation-holiday-pay
Employment Law October 11th, 2023

TD Bank facing proposed class action over unpaid vacation and holiday pay

By Lior Samfiru

The lawsuit alleges that more than 1,000 mobile mortgage specialists didn't receive proper vacation and holiday pay.

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The Israeli flag is shown, held aloft by a strong breeze.
Press Releases October 10th, 2023

Samfiru Tumarkin LLP’s support for Israel and peace

By Lior Samfiru

At Samfiru Tumarkin LLP, we are profoundly disturbed and saddened by the tragic events that have befallen Israel.

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A 30-year-old woman verbally harasses four german tourists during a xenophobic rant on a New Jersey transit train. She has lost her job as a senior talent acquisition specialist at Capital Rx as a result.
Employment Law October 10th, 2023

Woman loses job after xenophobic incident on New Jersey Transit

By Lior Samfiru

The 30-year-old's altercation with German tourists on a train is a reminder of the consequences of off-duty conduct.

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Employment Law October 9th, 2023

Flexport laying off 950 employees following leadership change

By Lior Samfiru

The San Francisco-based logistics provider joins the long list of companies that have announced layoffs this year.

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twitch-second-round-layoffs
Employment Law October 5th, 2023

Twitch trims headcount for the second time in months, reports claim

By Lior Samfiru

Sources say the latest round of job cuts at the livestreaming platform is "significantly smaller" than the March layoffs.

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A medical professional examines something through a microscope. Lilly is buying Point Biopharma, potentially resulting in job loss and severance pay for some employees.
Employment Law October 5th, 2023

Eli Lilly acquires Point Biopharma for $1.4B: Employee rights

By Lior Samfiru

Lilly is purchasing Point Biopharma Global, including its Toronto facility, for $1.4 billion to expand its cancer therapy offerings.

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