In a recent development that has captured the attention of legal professionals nationwide, a federal judge in Pennsylvania has referred Hagens Berman Sobol Shapiro LLP to the U.S. Department of Justice. The recommendation for an investigation comes after a special master determined that the firm engaged in the filing of several product liability cases in…
In a significant development in the ongoing scrutiny of class action settlements, five more lawsuits have been filed from November 7 to November 20, alleging fraud and kickbacks involving claims administrators and banks. This legal maneuvering coincides with the sessions by the U.S. Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation, which is deliberating whether to consolidate these…
November brought several noteworthy decisions from Massachusetts courts that merit the attention of legal professionals. A Massachusetts judge recently dismissed a series of proposed class actions against retailers accused of violating a state law. The law requires job applications to notify applicants of the state’s prohibition on lie detectors. Legal experts note that this decision…
Investors in Synopsys Inc. have taken legal action in a California federal court, alleging that the company concealed risks associated with its pre-designed semiconductor components business before completing its $35 billion acquisition of Ansys. The class action lawsuit, filed by shareholders, contends that Synopsys deliberately withheld crucial information about potential liabilities, undermining the transparency required…
Mike Huckabee, the former governor of Arkansas, is leading a proposed copyright infringement class action against Bloomberg, raising significant questions around the intersection of intellectual property law and artificial intelligence. Bloomberg stands accused of using e-books to train its large language model, which has landed the company in legal hot water. A New York federal…
In what is becoming an increasingly common legal ordeal for law firms, Adamson Ahdoot LLP, a California-based personal injury practice, faces a proposed class action due to a ransomware attack that allegedly compromised client data. According to a report by Law360, the lawsuit claims the firm did not adequately safeguard personal information, despite assurances on…
In recent months, egg prices have surged, causing alarm among consumers and businesses alike. While many attribute the soaring costs to avian flu, a series of class action lawsuits suggest otherwise. At least half a dozen legal actions have been initiated by a diverse group, including individual consumers, restaurants, and grocery stores exploring the possibility…
Montana-based AI developer Snowflake Inc. is facing legal challenges as an author filed a proposed class action lawsuit accusing the company of using his published books to train large language models. The legal complaint asserts that Snowflake unlawfully utilized copyrighted material without permission, sparking concerns within the publishing and tech industries. For legal professionals keeping…
In a recent development from the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, U.S. District Judge Cynthia Rufe has ordered claims recovery firms involved in the Generic Pharmaceuticals Multidistrict Litigation (MDL) to cease disseminating misinformation about the claims process. This decision comes after allegations surfaced regarding the firms’ distribution of false and misleading statements, prompting a stark warning…
In a telling example of the challenges surrounding the use of artificial intelligence in legal practice, a California federal judge recently sanctioned an attorney who represented plaintiffs in a proposed class action against Vuori Inc., a clothing brand. The attorney had relied on approximately six AI tools to draft a motion, yet the motion ended…
Figma, the well-known user interface design platform, is facing legal challenges just months after its public market debut. Recently, a proposed class action was filed in a California federal court accusing the company of utilizing customers’ intellectual property without consent to train its artificial intelligence tools. This lawsuit raises significant questions about data privacy and…
The State Supreme Court recently ruled against a plaintiff who filed a class action lawsuit against Walgreens under the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act (FACTA) of 2003. The plaintiff alleged that the drugstore chain violated FACTA’s requirement to truncate credit card information on receipts. Specifically, she claimed that her receipt included the first six…
Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP, a prominent international law firm, is facing a proposed class action lawsuit following a data breach that occurred in April 2025. The breach, which was disclosed in November, compromised sensitive personal information, including names, addresses, Social Security numbers, and financial account details of approximately 39,573 individuals in Texas. ([federmanlaw.com](https://www.federmanlaw.com/blog/pillsbury-winthrop-shaw-pittman-llp-data-breach-investigated-by-federman-sherwood/?utm_source=openai)) The…
In a pivotal session this week, the Colorado Supreme Court justices expressed uncertainty regarding the boundaries of the “reasonable inquiry” requirement under state law. This issue forms the crux of CenturyLink’s appeal to dismiss a securities class action involving potentially questionable use of pleadings from other litigation. During oral arguments, the discourse centered on whether…
ByHeart, a company known for its Whole Nutrition Infant Formula, is facing significant legal challenges following a nationwide recall connected to an infant botulism outbreak. The recall has led to the filing of at least seven lawsuits, five of which are class actions, reflecting the widespread concern among consumers and legal implications for the company….
The American Lawyer Industry Awards ceremony, held on November 13, 2025, in New York City, honored outstanding achievements in the legal profession across 11 categories. The event recognized law firms and legal departments that have demonstrated excellence and innovation over the past year. Among the notable winners, Cooley was named Best Law Firm of the…
The Law School Admission Council (LSAC) is aggressively pursuing the dismissal of a proposed class action alleging that it colluded with its member schools to fix application fees. In a recent filing in a Pennsylvania federal court, LSAC argued that the plaintiff’s opposition “entirely fails to engage with the incoherence at the core of his…
Harris Beach PLLC and Murtha Cullina LLP have expanded their teams with the addition of two senior counsels in New York, bolstering their respective legal offerings. Harris Beach welcomed a senior litigator known for their extensive experience in commercial litigation, complex class actions, and arbitration. This move is part of the firm’s broader strategy to…
In a striking reprimand, a federal judge in California has sharply criticized Arizona-based law firm ClaimsHero Holdings LLC over its conduct regarding the settlement with Anthropic PBC valued at $1.5 billion. The firm had been encouraging authors to opt out of the settlement, which aims to resolve copyright infringement claims. The judge condemned this as…
In the wake of the Supreme Court’s decision in Trump v. CASA, legal professionals are navigating a landscape where universal injunctions have been significantly limited. This decision curtailed lower courts’ capacity to issue orders granting relief to individuals who are not directly party to a case. As a result, there’s a growing interest in the…
Wells Fargo has agreed to an $84 million settlement to resolve claims in an Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) class action lawsuit, marking a significant development in the bank’s legal journey. This suit alleged that the company mishandled its employee 401(k) plan by retaining high-cost, poorly performing investment options, negatively impacting employee retirement savings….
This week, a class action lawsuit was filed against Bank of America, with consumer Nicholas Sdoucos leading the charge. The complaint centers on an alleged failure by the bank to adjust scheduled automatic payments when customers settle their statement balances ahead of the due date. This purported oversight reportedly results in duplicate charges for affected…
In a significant move for ongoing litigation, a federal judge in Chicago has ruled that Prime Therapeutics’ confidentiality and disclosure concerns cannot impede further discovery in the class action lawsuit concerning Walgreens Co.’s Prescription Savings Club. The decision highlights the balance courts must maintain between protecting sensitive information and ensuring the transparency necessary for justice….
In a move reflecting the mounting legal challenges surrounding artificial intelligence, Photobucket has approached a Colorado federal court seeking dismissal of a proposed class action. The lawsuit accuses the image hosting platform of improperly utilizing user-uploaded photographs for purposes related to biometric data and AI training. As the use of personal data for AI purposes…
Battery startups are increasingly looking to strengthen their legal teams as they navigate the complex regulatory and intellectual property challenges of the rapidly evolving energy sector. In a recent move, a prominent battery startup has announced the appointment of a seasoned attorney from Keller Postman as their Chief Legal Officer. This addition signifies the company’s…