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  • September 05, 2025

    Immigration Nonprofit Accused Of Wage Theft, Retaliation

    A nonprofit that provides immigrant services failed to pay its employees their wages and didn't allow them to take meal breaks, a former employee who worked in community rehabilitation told a New York federal court in a proposed collective action.

  • September 04, 2025

    10th Circ. Ends Huffing Death Product Liability Suit

    The Tenth Circuit refused to revive a Kansas man's proposed class action seeking damages against the makers of canned compressed air after his adult son fatally inhaled their product, saying the manufacturers can't be held liable because intentionally huffing the toxic gases in the product is against state law.

  • September 04, 2025

    4th Circ. Affirms Gardasil's Vaccine Table Inclusion

    A unanimous Fourth Circuit panel affirmed Thursday that adding the human papillomavirus vaccine Gardasil to the Vaccine Act's injury table did not violate the U.S. Constitution, rejecting three plaintiffs' arguments that the Secretary of Health and Human Services lacks the authority to make additions to the table without an act of Congress.

  • September 04, 2025

    Caesars Sportsbook Parent Wins Arb. Bid In 'Free Bet' Case

    Two Caesars Sportsbook users alleging the sports betting website illegally advertises "free bets" that aren't actually free must arbitrate those claims now that its parent company has proven they agreed to utilize the alternative dispute resolution method, an Illinois federal judge has ruled.

  • September 04, 2025

    Goldman Investors Clinch Class Cert. In 1MDB Bribery Suit

    A New York federal judge on Thursday overruled objections raised by Goldman Sachs and fully adopted a magistrate judge's recommendation to certify a class of Goldman investors who claim losses from the 1MDB bond bribery scandal.

  • September 04, 2025

    NC Panel Reopens 13 Asbestos Cases Against Tire-Maker

    A split panel in a North Carolina state appeals court has revived more than a dozen workers' compensation cases linked to alleged asbestos exposure at a Continental Tire factory, finding the individual claimants are not bound by the results of bellwether cases.

  • September 04, 2025

    Settlement Reached In Harassment Suit Against Fox Sports

    A lawsuit accusing prominent figures at Fox Sports of sexual harassment — including an allegation that popular host Skip Bayless offered $1.5 million for sex — has been dismissed by a California state judge after a hairstylist who formerly worked for the network reached a settlement with Fox Sports and the personalities.

  • September 04, 2025

    Aetna, Optum's $8.3M ERISA Health Fee Deal Gets Final OK

    A North Carolina federal judge granted final approval to an $8.3 million class action settlement to end an employee health plan participant's allegations that Aetna conspired with OptumHealth Care Solutions to pass on administrative fees disguised as medical expenses, according to an order docketed Thursday.

  • September 04, 2025

    AARP Attys Back Suit Challenging TIAA's 401(k) Management

    AARP attorneys have offered their resources to a proposed class action claiming the Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association of America shirked federal benefits law by failing to cut costly and underperforming proprietary investment funds from its workers' retirement plans.

  • September 04, 2025

    Atty Can't Duck TCPA Suit Over Camp Lejeune Calls

    A North Carolina federal judge will not trim a proposed class action accusing a plaintiffs firm of making unsolicited calls to a number on the National Do Not Call Registry in an effort to secure a client in the Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune toxic drinking water case, saying it doesn't matter if the lead plaintiff "invited" later calls.

  • September 04, 2025

    Wash. Justices Endorse Broad View Of Pay Transparency Law

    Washington state's high court held in a 6-3 ruling Thursday that a job applicant may sue a prospective employer for violating a state law requiring job postings to include wage scales without proving they are a "bona fide" or "good faith" applicant, rejecting employers' bid to narrow that definition amid a wave of lawsuits.

  • September 04, 2025

    Stay Lifted On Merch Monopoly Case Against The NFL

    A New York federal judge has lifted the stay on a lawsuit brought by fans that accuses the NFL, its teams and Fanatics of monopolizing sales of licensed league merchandise, resuming a motion-to-dismiss schedule that was paused pending the outcome of a similar lawsuit.

  • September 04, 2025

    Borrowers Sue Over Lender's Repeat 'Tribal Lending Scheme'

    Customers of a short-term loan company have accused their lender and its associates of engaging in a so-called tribal lending scheme by touting the company's association with a North Dakota-based Native American tribe in an effort to avoid scrutiny for lending at rates as high as 490%, exceeding state interest rate caps.

  • September 04, 2025

    3rd Circ. Preview: Sept. Features Biosimilars, Gambling Cases

    The Third Circuit's September argument lineup is packed with cases centering on the biosimilars segment of the pharmaceutical industry and gambling companies embroiled in disputes originating from New Jersey.

  • September 04, 2025

    OnlyFans' Parent Says AI-Tainted Briefs Are Unsalvageable

    The online platform OnlyFans' parent company said that a bid to correct legal briefs in a proposed class action against the company should be denied, arguing that the decision to use artificial intelligence to create mistake-riddled documents is severe misconduct and the briefs should be struck instead.

  • September 04, 2025

    Apple Affiliate Wants To Untie Classes After Wage Verdict

    A Fourth Circuit decision undoing classes of Bojangles managers is a significant change of law that should dismantle five classes in a wage and hour suit that snagged $839,000 from an Apple-affiliated repair company, the company told a North Carolina federal court.

  • September 04, 2025

    Life Insurer Accused Of Policy Rescission Scheme

    A life insurer violated Arkansas law by broadly denying policy benefits to residents for reasons causally unrelated to a given policy owner's death, a woman told a federal court, saying the state Legislature expressly prohibited such conduct more than 10 years ago.

  • September 04, 2025

    Ohio Cannabis Card Network Sued Over Faulty Cybersecurity

    An Ohio man is suing Ohio Medical Alliance LLC in federal court, alleging that its lackluster cybersecurity measures exposed more than 950,000 records containing private health information for its users.

  • September 03, 2025

    Google To Give Users More Control Over Ad Bidding Info

    Google will allow hundreds of millions of users to limit the information shared about them with companies that participate in Google's fast-paced digital ad auctions, part of a nonmonetary settlement resolving allegations information is shared without users' knowledge or consent, according to a filing in California federal court.

  • September 03, 2025

    How Morgan & Morgan Got Ousted As Top Federal Tort Filer

    Heavyweight injury firm Morgan & Morgan PA was ousted from the top spot for most federal court filings in the past three years thanks to more than 2,000 individual cases filed in Mississippi over drinking water there, according to a new analysis by Lex Machina, whose rich trend data also shows how other firms fared over the same period.

  • September 03, 2025

    NBCUniversal Again Defeats Claims It Shared Data With Meta

    A New York federal judge on Wednesday dismissed a proposed class action accusing NBCUniversal of sharing Today.com visitors' personal and video viewing information with Facebook parent Meta Platforms Inc., saying one website visitor in Missouri failed to meet the Second Circuit's newly adopted standard for what is considered personally identifiable information.

  • September 03, 2025

    9th Circ. Won't Revive Genentech Ex-Worker's 401(k) Suit

    The Ninth Circuit will not reconsider whether fiduciaries for the retirement plan of biotechnology company Genentech violated their duty to be prudent by keeping certain target date retirement funds in the company's retirement portfolio.

  • September 03, 2025

    C3.ai Execs Accused Of Hiding CEO's Health Impact On Co.

    Executives and directors of artificial intelligence software developer C3.ai were hit with a shareholder's derivative suit alleging they inflated company share prices by not disclosing that its CEO's health issues were preventing C3 from closing deals.

  • September 03, 2025

    Amex Owes $12M In Antisteering Rule Suit, NY Jury Holds

    A New York federal jury ordered American Express Co. to pay over $12 million to a class of Illinois consumers after finding the company liable under Illinois state law for overcharges that the class says they experienced due to so-called antisteering rules Amex imposed on merchants that accept Amex cards.

  • September 03, 2025

    Players Challenge NCAA's 'Redshirt' Rule As Anticompetitive

    A group of Division I athletes filed an antitrust lawsuit in Tennessee federal court challenging the NCAA's eligibility rules, alleging the rules operate as artificial caps on competition that constitute commercial restraint and result in suppressed economic opportunities for students.

Expert Analysis

  • 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.

  • Series

    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.

  • Series

    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.

  • Opinion

    9th Circ. Shopify Decision Gets Personal Jurisdiction Wrong

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    The Ninth Circuit's recent opinion in Briskin v. Shopify, rejecting the differential targeting requirement for personal jurisdiction, not only deviates from long-standing jurisprudence, but it also significantly expands the reach of internet-based claims under California law, says Matthew Pearson at Womble Bond.

  • Series

    Running Marathons Makes Me A Better Lawyer

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    After almost five years of running marathons, I’ve learned that both the race itself and the training process sharpen skills that directly translate to the practice of law, including discipline, dedication, endurance, problem-solving and mental toughness, says Lauren Meadows at Swift Currie.

  • Tips To Avoid Consumer Tracking Tech Class Actions

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    Recent class actions alleging Trade Desk illegally tracked millions of consumers through its advertising platform highlight growing data privacy compliance concerns over digital tracking practices, but there are disclosure best practices businesses can take to reduce litigation risk, says David Wheeler at Neal Gerber.

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    Law School's Missed Lessons: Supporting A Trial Team

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    While students often practice as lead trial attorneys in law school, such an opportunity likely won’t arise until a few years into practice, so junior associates should focus on honing skills that are essential to supporting a trial team, including organization, adaptability and humility, says Lucy Zelina at Tucker Ellis.

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