Class Action

North Carolina Business Court Navigates Environmental and Antitrust Challenges Amidst Rising Legal Disputes

Pieter Gunst02 mins

This autumn, the North Carolina Business Court is navigating significant developments, including a major $590 million settlement and challenges in antitrust litigation. The court has approved a settlement involving DuPont and Chemours concerning “forever chemical” contamination, a crucial issue given its environmental and health impact. These chemicals, known for their persistence in nature and the…

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Federal Judge Appoints Pension Funds as Lead Plaintiffs in Antitrust Suit Against Zillow and Redfin

Pieter Gunst03 mins

In a significant development in antitrust litigation, a Washington federal judge has appointed two pension funds as lead plaintiffs in a proposed securities class action targeting an allegedly anticompetitive deal between Zillow Group Inc. and Redfin Corp. The court’s decision also established Keller Rohrback LLP and Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP as local and…

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Federal Judge Overturns Trump-Era Move to Fine Migrants, Citing Procedural Lapses

Pieter Gunst04 mins

In a recent judicial development, U.S. District Judge George O’Toole blocked an attempt by the former Trump administration to impose fines on migrants who did not voluntarily leave the United States following final deportation orders. The ruling, issued on Monday, highlights significant legal challenges to policies that have sparked controversy over their application and scope,…

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Herbert Smith Freehills and Kramer Levin Merger: Successful Integration Achieves Financial Milestones and Unified Pay Structure

Pieter Gunst03 mins

The integration period following the merger of Herbert Smith Freehills and Kramer Levin, which culminated in the formation of Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer (HSF Kramer) in June 2025, is nearing completion. A significant milestone in this process has been the establishment of a unified pay structure, addressing one of the primary challenges inherent in such…

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Apple Seeks Dismissal of YouTube Creators’ DMCA Lawsuit Over AI Training Practices

Pieter Gunst03 mins

Apple has requested a California federal judge dismiss a class action lawsuit filed by YouTube content creators. The lawsuit accuses Apple of violating the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) by scraping copyrighted videos from YouTube to train its artificial intelligence tools. Apple contends that the alleged circumvention never occurred because the access controls described by…

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Elon Musk’s AI Firm Faces Legal Scrutiny Over Deepfake Allegations: California Court Denies Bid to Delay Proceedings

Pieter Gunst03 mins

Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence company, which developed the Grok AI system, has been ordered to continue facing a proposed class action related to deepfake content. The litigation, initiated by a group of women, alleges that Grok-generated deepfakes depicted them in explicit and sexual situations. A California federal judge recently refused to pause or transfer the…

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Trump Administration Appeals to Supreme Court Over Transgender Inmate Healthcare Policy

Pieter Gunst03 mins

The Trump administration has petitioned the Supreme Court to halt a federal judge’s order that prevents the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) from implementing a recent policy change regarding healthcare for transgender inmates. The new policy, enacted in February 2026, reverses prior provisions by disallowing gender-transition surgeries, hormone therapy, and “social accommodations” for transgender inmates….

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Alkermes Faces Legal Scrutiny Over Patent Claims in Vivitrol Lawsuit

Pieter Gunst04 mins

In a recent development, Alkermes PLC faces significant legal hurdles after a Massachusetts federal judge allowed most claims in a proposed class action lawsuit concerning the company’s addiction treatment drug, Vivitrol. The case has raised serious questions about the integrity of the patent process following allegations that Alkermes intentionally omitted a key study from its…

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Ninth Circuit Upholds Class Certification in California Lawsuit Against Classmates.com, Highlighting Privacy Rights on Digital Platforms

Pieter Gunst03 mins

The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has upheld a decision from a lower court to certify a class of Californians in a lawsuit against Classmates.com. The plaintiffs allege unauthorized use of their names and likenesses on the platform, which is known for distributing yearbook images. This decision dismissed several objections from Classmates.com, including the claim…

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Seyfarth Shaw Faces Class Action Lawsuit Over Major Data Breach Affecting 56,000 Individuals

Pieter Gunst03 mins

Seyfarth Shaw LLP, an international law firm, is facing a class action lawsuit following a data breach that compromised the personal information of approximately 56,000 individuals. The lawsuit was filed in the Illinois federal court, alleging that the firm failed to safeguard sensitive data, resulting in exposure to potential identity theft and fraud. The breach,…

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Duane Morris LLP Engages in Mediation Over Employee Classification Dispute, Highlighting Tax and Compliance Challenges

Pieter Gunst02 mins

Duane Morris LLP has entered into private mediation to resolve a proposed class action filed by an employee. The claim centers on the firm’s alleged failure to withhold taxes for workers misclassified as partners. The employee’s allegations suggest a significant tax-related oversight that raises questions about the firm’s internal classification and payroll practices Law360. The…

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Illinois Judge Halts Discovery in Nvidia Biometric Lawsuit Amid Growing AI Privacy Concerns

Pieter Gunst04 mins

An Illinois federal judge has granted Nvidia Corporation’s motion to stay discovery in a class action lawsuit alleging the company used journalists’ and voice actors’ voices to train its artificial intelligence models without consent. The decision delays the discovery process until the court rules on Nvidia’s motion to dismiss the case. The lawsuit, filed in…

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Tarter Krinsky & Drogin Faces Class Action Over Alleged Data Breach Opacity, Raising Legal Industry Cybersecurity Concerns

Pieter Gunst03 mins

Tarter Krinsky & Drogin LLP is embroiled in a legal dispute following allegations of maintaining “intentional opacity” regarding a data breach. The breach, which allegedly occurred last year, may have compromised sensitive health information, as a proposed class action filed in New York federal court asserts. The lawsuit raises significant concerns about how law firms…

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Seyfarth Shaw Faces Class Action Lawsuit Over Alleged Data Breach and Client Data Security Lapses

Pieter Gunst03 mins

Seyfarth Shaw LLP is facing a proposed class action lawsuit in Illinois federal court after allegedly failing to safeguard personal information of its clients, as reported by Law360. The lawsuit comes on the heels of Seyfarth’s disclosure of a recent data breach, which compromised sensitive client data. The plaintiffs in the suit claim that the…

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Novartis Triumphs in Patent Defense as New York Court Dismisses Generic Competition Lawsuit

Pieter Gunst03 mins

Novartis has secured a significant legal victory, with a New York federal judge permanently dismissing a class action suit that accused the pharmaceutical titan of unfairly delaying generic competition for its heart failure drug, Entresto. The court ruled that Novartis appropriately utilized its patent rights to maintain market exclusivity, a decision that holds substantial implications…

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Duane Morris Settlement Highlights Challenges in Law Firm Partner Classifications

Pieter Gunst03 mins

Duane Morris LLP has reached a settlement in a class action lawsuit concerning the classification of its non-equity partners. The case, brought forth by a former attorney, alleged that the firm misclassified non-equity partners as exempt from overtime pay, which is stipulated under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). This settlement highlights ongoing challenges within…

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California Bar Exam Test Takers Secure $1.35 Million Settlement over ExamSoft Technical Failures

Pieter Gunst02 mins

A settlement has been reached involving test takers from the February 2025 California bar exam, which was marred by technical issues. The examinees have agreed to settle their class action lawsuit against ExamSoft Worldwide Inc., the proctor, for $1.35 million. This resolution comes following significant disruptions during the online administration of the test, which led…

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Major Law Firm Greenberg Traurig Faces Class Action After Data Breach Highlights Cybersecurity Risks

Pieter Gunst03 mins

In a troubling development for one of the United States’ prominent law firms, Greenberg Traurig LLP is facing a proposed class action suit following a data breach that compromised sensitive client information. The action, which was recently filed in New York federal court, alleges that the firm failed to adequately protect personal data prior to…

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DOJ Faces Class Action Lawsuit Over Failure to Notify Epstein Victims of Child Abuse Images

Pieter Gunst03 mins

In a developing legal battle, two survivors of child sex abuse have filed a class action lawsuit against the Department of Justice (DOJ) for allegedly failing to notify victims linked to Jeffrey Epstein’s extensive collection of child sexual abuse images. This legal action, according to reports, highlights the survivors’ claim that the DOJ neglected its…

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Federal Judge Denies Class Certification in Ford Transmission Defect Case, Citing Multiple Causes

Pieter Gunst04 mins

The recent decision by a federal judge in Chicago to deny class certification in a Ford transmission defect case highlights the rigorous standards required for such legal actions. This ruling was influenced by a precedent set in 2025 by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit, which emphasized stringent requirements for class certifications,…

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