California Federal Judge Narrows Claims Against Law Firm in Data Breach Lawsuit

A California federal judge has pared back the claims a proposed class of data breach victims lodged against international law firm Smith Gambrell & Russell LLP. The ruling narrows the firm’s legal battles to allegations of negligence, invasion of privacy, and violation of the California Unfair Competition Law. The decision comes amidst an increasing volume of litigation targeting firms for data breaches and the resultant exposure of sensitive client information. Legal professionals interested in the detailed progression of the case can find further information here.