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Class Action

  • August 27, 2025

    Google Expert Says Its Disclosures Avoid 'Cognitive Overload'

    Google's user-interface expert witness testified Wednesday in a multibillion-dollar data privacy case that Google's decision not to tell users up front that it collected some information despite an activated privacy switch was "good UI design" that protected users from "cognitive overload."

  • August 27, 2025

    Attys Say Fee Concerns Do Not Bar Student Aid-Fixing Class

    Three law firms representing students in a case accusing elite universities of fixing offers of student aid told an Illinois federal court that concerns about attorney fees are unfounded and should not serve as a basis for denying a pending class certification motion.

  • August 27, 2025

    Judge Unsure AI Drugmaker Investors Backed Retooled Suit

    A Connecticut federal judge seemed open to dismissing a securities suit alleging an artificial intelligence-driven drugmaker's executives misled investors about compliance issues plaguing a dementia drug, suggesting during a hearing Wednesday that the amended complaint may not have enough factual support.

  • August 27, 2025

    Buyers Drop State Claims In Target Deceptive 'Clean' Label Suit

    A proposed class of consumers alleging Target's Clean range of beauty products actually contain chemicals harmful to humans and the environment agreed Wednesday to voluntarily dismiss their specific state law claims without prejudice.

  • August 27, 2025

    Waste Management Gets Initial OK For $30M Settlement

    Waste Management Inc. and its note purchasers have received a New York federal court's initial approval of their $30 million deal ending the purchasers' claims that the company concealed information regarding the U.S. Department of Justice's approval timeline of its acquisition of Advanced Disposal Services.

  • August 27, 2025

    2nd Circ. Partially Revives Suit Over Peloton COVID-19 Sales

    A split Second Circuit panel Wednesday revived a shareholder suit accusing Peloton of intentionally misleading investors to believe that its pandemic-era spike in demand was sustainable, finding that three statements at issue in the complaint are actionable.

  • August 27, 2025

    Target Warehouse Workers Sue Over Unpaid Walking Time

    Target didn't pay its warehouse employees for time spent walking to and from their assigned areas where they must clock in and out for shifts, amounting to between $1,000 and $2,000 per year in unpaid wages for each worker, according to a proposed class action in New York federal court.

  • August 27, 2025

    MSN Warns Justices Of 'Double Standard' In Entresto Appeal

    MSN Pharmaceuticals is urging the U.S. Supreme Court to step in after the Federal Circuit barred its generic version of Novartis' blockbuster cardiovascular drug Entresto, saying the circuit court used a broad construction of the patent to find infringement and a narrow version to uphold validity.

  • August 27, 2025

    Ex-Software Co. Execs' Win Upheld In Retirement Plan Fight

    The Eleventh Circuit has ruled software company NCR Corp.'s "top hat" retirement plans didn't allow the company to issue lump-sum payments to plan participants as alternatives to promised life annuities, affirming former company executives' win in the contract breach suit alleging they were shortchanged payouts from the plans.

  • August 27, 2025

    Investors Push 4th Circ. To Revive Auto Parts Fraud Suit

    Investors who accused Advanced Auto Parts and its top brass of misleading them about the failure of a new pricing strategy and purposefully inflating the impact of price reductions have urged the Fourth Circuit to revive their suit, arguing that they can't downplay the allegedly false accounting as insignificant, among other things.

  • August 27, 2025

    Millionaire Dating Site Wins Privacy Arbitration Bid At 9th Circ.

    The Ninth Circuit has ruled that an Illinois man must arbitrate his claims that a dating service for millionaires unlawfully stored its users' "face templates," saying in an unpublished opinion that a California federal court did not look at the totality of the circumstances concerning the dating website's service agreement.

  • August 27, 2025

    Solar Co. Failed To Give Proper Layoff Notice, Suit Says

    Solar energy company PosiGen failed to provide proper notice before terminating hundreds of employees as part of a mass layoff affecting workers at sites in Pennsylvania, Louisiana and other states, according to a proposed class action filed in Delaware federal court.

  • August 27, 2025

    JPMorgan Chase Wins Toss Of Stable Value 401(k) Fund Suit

    A New Jersey federal judge tossed a proposed class action against JPMorgan Chase Bank NA alleging mismanagement of an employee 401(k) plan tied to the company's offering of an in-house "stable value" fund, finding an ex-worker leading the suit couldn't sue because he signed a claim release.

  • August 27, 2025

    Ex-Jackson Walker Partner Says Romance Suit Is 'Déjà Vu'

    A former Jackson Walker LLP partner accused of hiding a romance with a former Texas bankruptcy judge asked a court Tuesday to toss a group of bondholders' proposed class action over their company's Chapter 11 proceeding.

  • August 27, 2025

    Grubhub Agrees To Pay $7M To End Restaurants' TM Suit

    Several restaurants told an Illinois federal judge they have reached an agreement with Grubhub under which the food delivery service will pay $7.1 million to resolve claims it used their trademarks without permission.

  • August 27, 2025

    Bone Broth Co. Inflated Protein Amounts, Suit Claims

    Two consumers on Tuesday hit a bone-broth maker with a proposed class action suit in California federal court alleging that the company took advantage of recent trends for high-protein foods by mislabeling the nutrient content of its products.

  • August 27, 2025

    Home Depot Avoids Ex-Worker's 401(k) Forfeiture Suit

    A Georgia federal judge agreed to dismiss a proposed class action alleging Home Depot misspent forfeitures from an employee 401(k) plan by using the assets to reduce employer-side contribution obligations instead of lowering fees planwide, concluding allegations failed to state a claim for violating federal benefits law.

  • August 27, 2025

    NC City Scraps Race-Based Board Criteria To End Bias Suit

    The city of Asheville, North Carolina, has agreed to remove race qualifications from the appointment process for a volunteer advisory board, resolving racial discrimination claims brought by five residents who said their applications were rejected because they are white.

  • August 27, 2025

    Plantronics Investors Get Final OK For $29.5M Settlement

    Investors in electronics company Plantronics have gotten final approval for their $29.5 million deal ending class action claims the company engaged in a "channel-stuffing" scheme to bolster its revenues, hurting investors when trading prices fell after it acknowledged fallout from the scheme.

  • August 27, 2025

    Crash Victim Hits Progressive With Claims Over 'Regular Use'

    Progressive Insurance systematically denied auto insurance coverage under an exclusion relating to vehicles not directly insured but still regularly used, two Pennsylvania residents told a Pennsylvania state court in a proposed class action, saying that the insurer had no reasonable basis to do so.

  • August 27, 2025

    Fenwick Fights New Claims In FTX Crypto Scam MDL

    Fenwick & West LLP has asked a Florida federal judge to shut down a bid by victims of the infamous FTX Trading Ltd. cryptocurrency scam to bring new claims against the firm, calling allegations that it knew about FTX's misuse of customer funds an "irresponsible falsehood."

  • August 26, 2025

    Google Exec. Disputes '30 Stories' Of Data Claim At Trial

    A Google executive testifying Tuesday in a multibillion-dollar privacy case alleging the company illegally collected app data from 98 million consumers took issue with claims that the data at issue for just the lead plaintiffs would reach 30 stories high if printed out, while acknowledging that Google collects "considerable" data.

  • August 26, 2025

    Adam & Eve Beats Google Tracking Privacy Suit, For Now

    A Pennsylvania federal judge tossed claims accusing Adam & Eve's parent of sharing customers' private sexual information with Google through website analytics, saying the plaintiff hasn't established an expectation of privacy in his online browsing, as he "could be freely observed by store clerks or nosy neighbors" at a physical store.

  • August 26, 2025

    Five Below Beats Some Investor Claims On Growth Potential

    A Pennsylvania federal judge has trimmed some claims from a shareholder suit accusing discount retailer Five Below and its executives of overstating the company's growth prospects and its ability to curb inventory loss, finding some of the suit's challenged statements to be inactionable, among other things.

  • August 26, 2025

    Ex-Genentech Worker Urges 9th Circ. To Revive ERISA Suit

    Counsel for a former Genentech employee urged the Ninth Circuit at a hearing Tuesday to revive his client's proposed class action alleging the biotechnology company kept unwise investment options in its 401(k) plan for years, saying the case is "vastly different" from one the lower court cited when tossing the suit.

Expert Analysis

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    Law School's Missed Lessons: Teaching Yourself Legal Tech

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    New graduates often enter practice unfamiliar with even basic professional software, but budding lawyers can use on-the-job opportunities to both catch up on technological skills and explore the advanced legal and artificial intelligence tools that will open doors, says Alyssa Sones at Sheppard Mullin.

  • How AI May Reshape The Future Of Adjudication

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    As discussed at a recent panel at Texas A&M, artificial intelligence will not erase the human element of adjudication in the next 10 to 20 years, but it will drive efficiencies that spur private arbiters to experiment, lead public courts to evolve and force attorneys to adapt, says Christopher Seck at Squire Patton.

  • 5 Insurance Claims That Could Emerge After NCAA Settlement

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    Following the recent NCAA class action settlement that will allow revenue sharing with college athletes, there may be potential management liability for universities, their executive leadership and boards that could expose insurers to tax, regulatory, breach of contract and other claims, says Sarah Abrams at Baleen Specialty.

  • When Legal Advocacy Crosses The Line Into Incivility

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    As judges issue sanctions for courtroom incivility, and state bars advance formal discipline rules, trial lawyers must understand that the difference between zealous advocacy and unprofessionalism is not just a matter of tone; it's a marker of skill, credibility and potentially disciplinary exposure, says Nate Sabri at Perkins Coie.

  • Class Standing Issues Still Murky After Justices Punt LabCorp

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    While litigants and district courts had hoped the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling in LabCorp v. Davis would provide much-needed clarity on the interplay between Article III standing and class certification, the court's failure to rule on the issue leaves disagreement, confusion and uncertainty for stakeholders, says Erica Rutner at Cozen O'Connor.

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    Volunteering At Schools Makes Me A Better Lawyer

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    Speaking to elementary school students about the importance of college and other opportunities after high school — especially students who may not see those paths reflected in their daily lives — not only taught me the importance of giving back, but also helped to sharpen several skills essential to a successful legal practice, says Guillermo Escobedo at Constangy.

  • GM Case Highlights New Trends In AI-Related Securities Suits

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    Bold company statements about artificial intelligence have resulted in a rise in AI-related securities litigation, and a recent Michigan federal court decision in In Re: General Motors Co. Securities Litigation illustrates how courts are analyzing these AI-based claims and applying traditional securities concepts to new technologies, say attorneys at Cooley.

  • Attacks On Judicial Independence Tend To Manifest In 3 Ways

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    Attacks on judicial independence now run the gamut from gross (bald-faced interference) to systemic (structural changes) to insidious (efforts to undermine public trust), so lawyers, judges and the public must recognize the fateful moment in which we live and defend the rule of law every day, says Jim Moliterno at Washington and Lee University.

  • Compliance Refresher For 'Made In USA' Labeling Claims

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    As tariffs reshape the trade landscape, companies hoping to invoke the powerful consumer appeal of “Made in USA” labels must understand the strict rules for making acceptable claims so they avoid the costly legal ramifications and brand damage possible from misrepresenting products as 100% American, say attorneys at Morgan Lewis.

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    Law School's Missed Lessons: Appreciating Civil Procedure

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    If you’re like me, law school’s often complex and theoretical approach to teaching civil procedure may have contributed to an early struggle with the topic, but when seen from a practical perspective, new lawyers may find they enjoy mastering these rules, says Chloe Villagomez at Foster Garvey.

  • Appellate Guidance Needed On California Chatbot Litigation

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    There is wide variation in how courts are applying the California Invasion of Privacy Act against website owners that allegedly help third parties spy on visitors via chatbots — and the lack of appellate rulings creates uncertainty, especially as these cases move toward the summary judgment stage, say attorneys at Crowell & Moring.

  • Calif. Bar Exam Fiasco Shows Why Attys Must Disclose AI Use

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    The recent revelation that a handful of questions from the controversial California bar exam administered in February were drafted using generative artificial intelligence demonstrates the continued importance of disclosure for attorneys who use AI tools, say attorneys at Troutman.

  • In 2nd Place, Va. 'Rocket Docket' Remains Old Reliable

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    The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia was again one of the fastest civil trial courts in the nation last year, and an interview with the court’s newest judge provides insights into why it continues to soar, says Robert Tata at Hunton.

  • Parsing A Lack Of Antitrust Info-Sharing Enforcement Clarity

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    Information sharing among competing firms has recently faced dramatic changes in antitrust agency guidance, while courts grapple with the permissible scope of pricing algorithms, leaving companies in limbo, but potential Trump administration changes could offer some reprieve, say attorneys at Axinn.

  • How Attorneys Can Become Change Agents For Racial Equity

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    As the administration targets diversity, equity and inclusion efforts and law firms consider pulling back from their programs, lawyers who care about racial equity and justice can employ four strategies to create microspaces of justice, which can then be parlayed into drivers of transformational change, says Susan Sturm at Columbia Law School.

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