Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP is facing legal challenges following a data breach that occurred in early October. The breach has led to the filing of a proposed class action in the South Carolina federal court, with allegations surrounding unauthorized access to sensitive client information. This incident has raised significant concerns about data security…
In a recent celebration of legal excellence, the New England Legal Awards recognized Silver Golub & Teitell for their exceptional work in class action litigation on October 8 in Boston. This accolade highlights the firm’s adept handling of complex class actions, a field where they have consistently demonstrated prowess and tenacity. The award ceremony was…
In a legal battle with significant implications for the rights of transgender inmates, lawyers representing a group of such inmates have urged the U.S. Supreme Court to sustain a federal judge’s order preventing the enforcement of a contested policy introduced by the Trump administration. The policy in question limits healthcare options for transgender inmates, barring…
Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP, a well-regarded law firm, is facing scrutiny following the filing of a class action lawsuit over a data breach that reportedly compromised sensitive personal information. A former paralegal at the firm initiated the legal action in California federal court, citing a cyberattack that occurred in August. This breach is…
In a decisive move reflective of the judiciary’s intolerance for deceitful litigation practices, U.S. District Judge Matthew Schelp of the Eastern District of Missouri imposed sanctions on a plaintiff implicated in questionable legal conduct. The case centered on the Telephone Consumer Protection Act and was initiated by Daniel Human in conjunction with his attorney, Edwin…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has breathed new life into antitrust litigation targeting Align Technology, the company behind Invisalign. In a recent decision, the court reversed an earlier summary judgment in favor of Align, which had been accused of monopolizing the clear teeth aligner market. This ruling stems from allegations that Align improperly restricted…
In a recent legal development, Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott LLC, a prominent Pittsburgh-based law firm, has presented arguments to a Pennsylvania federal judge, contesting two proposed class actions stemming from a data breach at the firm. The firm contends that the allegations of harm are speculative and lack concrete evidence of actual damages. The…
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…
The recent wave of class action decisions within the federal appellate courts offers fresh insights into the landscape of class certification. One significant area of focus has been the evaluation of pecuniary loss in consumer cases where a product is advertised on sale but never sold at its full listed price. This raises questions about…
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…
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….
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Alston & Bird has strategically expanded its litigation capabilities in California by welcoming two new partners to its offices. The firm announced the addition of Allison M. Ayer and Jason B. de Bretteville, who are joining the Los Angeles and San Francisco offices, respectively. This move is part of a broader initiative to bolster Alston…