The recent legal decision involving Famous Footwear’s email marketing practices highlights significant issues under consumer privacy laws. This case, presided over by U.S. District Judge Angel Kelley, involves allegations against Famous Footwear for requiring customer information during credit card transactions that the card issuer does not mandate. The class action is based on the Consumer…
Human Rights Watch (HRW) has brought significant attention to the activities of mining companies in Zambia, specifically highlighting the detrimental impact of Jubilee Metals Group on the town of Kabwe. Renowned as one of the world’s most polluted sites, Kabwe has faced severe environmental challenges for decades. The town’s ongoing struggles with lead contamination began…
In a recent development, Apple is facing allegations of using unlicensed copyrighted works, including a dataset that controversially features books, to train its artificial intelligence models. The accusations were brought forward by two authors in a proposed class action filed in California federal court. They warn that Apple’s AI system could potentially compete with real…
In a landmark legal development, Anthropic has agreed to pay a record $1.5 billion to settle a class action lawsuit filed by authors. This agreement marks a significant moment in the evolving legal landscape surrounding artificial intelligence and copyright. The settlement addresses claims that Anthropic improperly used authors’ creative works to train AI models without…
The past week in corporate legal news saw significant developments that hold considerable implications for legal professionals managing large corporate portfolios. Among the pivotal moments was the defense strategy of the parent company of OnlyFans, as it sought dismissal of a proposed class action. The company argued that the creation of documents plagued with errors,…
In a significant development for Snap Inc., longtime General Counsel Mike O’Sullivan is set to leave the company by the end of 2025. Having held this pivotal role since 2014, O’Sullivan’s departure will mark the end of an era for the social media giant as it navigates both the challenges and opportunities of an evolving…
A North Carolina federal judge has decided not to dismiss a proposed class action lawsuit targeting a plaintiffs firm accused of violating the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) by making unsolicited calls. These calls aimed to recruit a client for the Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune toxic drinking water case, an issue[ currently before the…
In a recent development that has energized discussions around artificial intelligence in the legal industry, the parent company of OnlyFans has taken a firm stance against the use of AI-generated documents in a legal proceeding. This arises from a proposed class action against the company, where legal briefs created with AI assistance were riddled with…
In a landmark decision, Quebec’s legal landscape witnessed a significant development as plaintiffs’ counsel in a protracted class action against Big Tobacco were awarded nearly CA$1 billion in fees. The unprecedented award highlights both the sheer scale and complexity of the litigation, reflecting nearly three decades of intensive legal labor undertaken by four law firms…
McGuireWoods has announced the return of Andriana Shultz Daly to its Richmond, Virginia office as a partner in the firm’s litigation practice. Daly, an experienced litigator and in-house counsel, rejoins the firm after serving as associate general counsel at Indivior Inc., a global pharmaceutical company. ([mcguirewoods.com](https://www.mcguirewoods.com/news/press-releases/2025/9/accomplished-litigator-and-in-house-counsel-andriana-shultz-daly-returns-to-mcguirewoods/?utm_source=openai)) During her tenure at Indivior, Daly managed a diverse…
A Colorado law firm is facing a proposed class action lawsuit in federal court after a Utah woman alleged that the firm failed to adequately protect the personal information of over 5,000 individuals, which was compromised in a data breach earlier this year. The plaintiff contends that the firm’s insufficient security measures led to the…
An intriguing twist emerged in a class action lawsuit as a state appellate court ordered a reassessment of potential conflicts of interest in the representation dynamics. At the heart of the issue is whether the daughter of a class member can effectively participate in the legal representation of her father’s class action, given her ties…
In a significant procedural decision, U.S. District Judge Jerry Blackwell granted the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) the opportunity to present oral arguments against the dismissal of class actions accusing major players in the granulated sugar industry of price-fixing. The hearing is scheduled for September 29. This move aligns with the DOJ’s broader efforts to…
A former partner at Jackson Walker LLP, accused of concealing a romantic relationship with ex-Texas bankruptcy judge David R. Jones, has petitioned the court to dismiss a proposed class action lawsuit filed by bondholders of GWG Holdings Inc. The bondholders allege that the undisclosed relationship compromised the integrity of GWG’s Chapter 11 proceedings. This legal…
A recent development in the legal landscape of Arizona involves a significant investment by an entity tied to Fortress Investment Group in a prominent personal injury law firm. This move showcases the increasing interest of financial investors in the legal industry, particularly in practice areas with significant financial returns. The investment details reveal that Vanno…
An Illinois appellate court recently dismissed a class action lawsuit challenging the legality of speed enforcement cameras, ruling the plaintiffs failed to exhaust administrative remedies. Justice David W. Ellis underscored that, “subject to certain exceptions, an aggrieved individual must first exhaust any remedies within the administrative tribunal before seeking judicial relief, and the failure to…
Authors and copyright advocates are heralding what they describe as a “historic” impending settlement in a high-profile class-action lawsuit involving Anthropic. The case, centered on Anthropic’s use of authors’ works for AI training, is set to be resolved with a significant agreement as both parties prepare to file for preliminary approval by September 5, as…
In a significant decision, a federal judge has granted the motion for two collective actions to proceed under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) involving unpaid overtime claims by former store managers of a prominent Chicago supermarket chain. The cases center around 28 meat and bakery managers in one group and 76 deli and hot…
The specter of impending discounts has long been a powerful tool in the marketer’s arsenal. Recently, however, promotions proclaiming offers such as “Hurry, 25% Off Ends Today!” have landed some major companies in legal hot water. Southwest Airlines, Skechers, and Lenovo are facing class action lawsuits, accused of violating Washington’s Commercial Electronic Mail Act through…
Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America is facing a series of class action lawsuits following a significant data breach that compromised the personal information of approximately 1.1 million U.S. customers. The breach, which occurred on July 16, 2025, involved unauthorized access to a third-party, cloud-based customer relationship management (CRM) system through social engineering tactics….
In a significant law procedural move, a former client of Morgan & Morgan is contesting an order that directed his malpractice claims into arbitration. The client alleges that a federal judge in Savannah, Georgia, has erred by misapplying legal principles and ignoring pertinent facts of the case. The ruling also denied a motion to remand…
Amazon is currently facing legal action in the form of a proposed class action lawsuit filed in Washington federal court. The suit claims that Amazon’s practice of “selling” digital movies on its Prime Video platform is misleading to consumers. According to the complaint, Amazon allegedly does not make it clear that the digital licenses buyers…
Attorneys representing a group of OnlyFans subscribers in a racketeering lawsuit against the company have informed a California federal judge about their intentions to amend filings previously discovered to contain errors attributed to artificial intelligence tools. This development comes shortly after the company highlighted inaccuracies in the legal citations. The subscribers in the proposed class…
The UK has reversed its mandate requiring Apple to provide access to encrypted data from American users, a decision influenced by significant pressure from the United States. This development was confirmed by US Director of National Intelligence, Tulsi Gabbard, who announced the change on X (formerly Twitter) earlier this week. The mandate, part of a…
Recent developments in the legal battle surrounding Facebook’s $725 million privacy settlement have introduced new complexities. A pivotal moment occurred when U.S. District Judge Vince Chhabria, from the Northern District of California, mandated that claims administrator Angeion submit its revenue-sharing agreement with prepaid card provider Blackhawk for confidential review. This decision underscores concerns about transparency…