The opposition to the $7.25 billion Roundup class action settlement has intensified as two co-lead plaintiffs’ counsel in the multidistrict litigation have sought judicial intervention. Earlier this month, these legal representatives filed an injunction motion urging U.S. District Judge Vince Chhabria to halt the agreement that was preliminarily approved by Judge Timothy Boyer in St….
In a recent legal development, Nintendo of America faces a lawsuit filed by two gamers seeking tariff refunds. The plaintiffs argue that Nintendo plans to retain refunds from the government rather than reimburse consumers who bore the brunt of increased prices. According to the class action complaint, filed in the US District Court for the…
In a legal confrontation that may reshape how solicitation is scrutinized in data breach cases, Paint Co. has filed a motion in a North Carolina federal court seeking to disqualify its opposing counsel. The company alleges that the personal injury firm accessed stolen data from the dark web to engage with potential plaintiffs. This move…
In a recent development, a paint company has filed a motion in a North Carolina federal court, aiming to disqualify opposing counsel in an ongoing data breach class action case. The company alleges that the law firm representing the plaintiffs obtained stolen data from the dark web and used it to reach out to potential…
The UK consumer class actions regime is poised for significant evolution as the Law Commission announces a new project aimed at examining the existing framework and the potential impact of implementing a new regime. This initiative has sparked widespread discussion among legal professionals, prompting an analysis of both the current system and possible future directions….
The ongoing copyright class action against Nvidia has taken an unexpected turn, as a California federal magistrate judge emphasized urgency in the discovery process. The judge, overseeing the litigation involving writers who allege unauthorized use of their work, expressed her dissatisfaction with Nvidia’s protracted delays. She directed the tech giant to deliver essential discovery documents…
In a significant move within the legal industry, veteran trial lawyer Adam Hoeflich has joined Paul Weiss in New York. With an illustrious career spanning over decades, Hoeflich is expected to bring his extensive litigation experience to the firm. Prior to this role, Hoeflich was a partner at Bartlit Beck, a firm renowned for its…
Nvidia Corp. is currently navigating a challenging legal landscape as a California federal judge has signaled an unwillingness to entirely dismiss a proposed class action initiated by a group of authors. The plaintiffs allege that Nvidia unlawfully used their copyrighted content to train its large language models (LLMs). During recent proceedings, the judge indicated that…
In a significant development highlighting the evolving landscape of litigation, class action filings have surged to their highest level in a decade, according to a recent report by legal analytics firm Lex Machina. This increase in legal actions, reaching a peak in 2025 after nearly ten years of relative stability, has been largely driven by…
In a recent development, a federal judge in Chicago dismissed a proposed class action against Abbott Laboratories concerning its Similac infant formula. The lawsuit accused the company of concealing the presence of heavy metals in the product. However, the court concluded that the labeling on the product was not deceptive to the average consumer, leading…
Federal class action filings surged in 2025, with consumer protection lawsuits leading the charge, according to a recent analysis by Lex Machina. After a period of stability, this increase has been primarily driven by cases associated with data breaches, digital commerce, and online accessibility issues. These types of consumer cases have become increasingly prominent in…
Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer is currently representing Meta Platforms in an Italian class action lawsuit concerning extensive data scraping incidents. This case highlights the growing trend of mass class actions targeting large technology corporations over data privacy violations. As digital transparency and user data protection gain critical importance, cases like these underscore the legal complexities surrounding…
In the evolving landscape of artificial intelligence (AI), the introduction of AI products into consumer markets presents a unique set of legal challenges, particularly in the realm of consumer fraud class actions. As AI technologies become more integrated into everyday products and services, the question arises as to how these innovations fit within existing legal…
Massachusetts’ Supreme Judicial Court recently addressed a procedural oversight in a class-action settlement case, involving lawyers’ trust accounts, also known as Interest on Lawyers’ Trust Accounts (IOLTA). The court determined that the IOLTA Committee should have had the opportunity to request any potential leftover funds from the settlements before the approval by the judge. However,…
In the bustling legal arena of London, recent litigation highlights reveal significant developments with potential far-reaching implications. An energy company and an insurer have initiated legal proceedings against the owner of an oil tanker immobilized in the Strait of Hormuz. This action stems from the vessel’s inability to fulfill its contractual obligations, a situation compounded…
The legal landscape in London witnessed significant activity over the past week, punctuated by several high-profile litigation cases. Central to these was a lawsuit involving the owner of an oil tanker stranded in the Strait of Hormuz. The vessel’s owner faces legal action from an energy company and an insurer, thrusting international maritime law and…
EmblemHealth is making a significant legal move in its ongoing dispute with AstraZeneca’s unit Alexion Pharmaceuticals. The nonprofit insurer has petitioned a federal judge in Massachusetts to allow an appeal to the First Circuit. This appeal challenges a decision that significantly reduced the scope of its class action suit, alleging that Alexion utilized questionable patent…
LinkedIn is currently entangled in legal challenges stemming from its practice of scanning users’ browser extensions. This practice, which aims to determine which extensions users are operating, has provoked two class action lawsuits filed in the US District Court for the Northern District of California. These cases highlight concerns about privacy and user consent on…
Ted Boutrous of Gibson Dunn recently completed a whirlwind legal adventure, arguing before 35 judges in just 44 days. This extraordinary feat has sparked interest and admiration within the legal community as it highlights not only Boutrous’s stamina but also his profound engagement with a diverse array of judicial minds. In an interview with The…
The U.S. Supreme Court is poised to hear a crucial case involving Monsanto’s Roundup, examining whether federal law overrides state failure-to-warn statutes. This case has attracted significant attention, notably from the U.S. Solicitor General and lead plaintiffs’ counsel in the multidistrict litigation (MDL) concerning Roundup and paraquat. Both parties are seeking to present their arguments…
In a recent legal maneuver, artificial intelligence music platform Udio has petitioned a federal judge in Chicago to dismiss a class action lawsuit filed by a group of songwriters. The lawsuit accuses Udio of copyright infringement, but the company contends that merely operating a website accessible nationwide does not grant the Illinois court jurisdiction over…
Morgan Lewis has strategically bolstered its labor and litigation practices by bringing on board three new partners. This move highlights the firm’s commitment to enhancing its capabilities in these critical areas. The firm welcomed Craig Oliver, Theresa S. Connolly, and Scott McIntyre, all seasoned professionals known for their expertise and track records in handling complex…
In a recent legal contention evident in Seattle federal court, a group of YouTube creators has raised allegations against Amazon.com Inc., asserting that the company has been scraping millions of copyrighted videos. The creators claim that Amazon’s actions have unlawfully bypassed YouTube’s technological protection measures to train and monetize its text-to-video AI product. The lawsuit…
In a recent development, a California federal magistrate judge dismissed Schneider Wallace Cottrell Konecky LLP’s effort to secure a larger portion of a substantial $75.4 million fee award. The fees in question were associated with the representation of plaintiffs in a high-profile $228.5 million antitrust settlement involving Sutter Health. The judgment upheld the allocation decision…
Recent developments in litigation have highlighted three significant trends: class actions against data brokers for unauthorized cell phone listings, legal actions stemming from Ponzi schemes involving legal professionals, and disputes arising from campus expansion projects. In Colorado, data brokers are facing class action lawsuits for allegedly listing individuals’ cell phone numbers in commercial directories without…