The Third Circuit Court of Appeals recently upheld the conviction of a man who orchestrated a scheme to siphon millions from class action settlement funds. This case scrutinizes the boundaries of restitution rights for victims affected by fraud involving numerous certified classes. The court’s decision reinforces accountability for individuals who exploit the class action mechanism…
Lathrop GPM has announced the addition of Catherine Goldhaber to its Chicago office, a move that aligns with the firm’s strategic growth in the Midwest. Goldhaber, an experienced litigator with a focus on toxic tort and product liability cases, joins the firm as a partner. Her arrival is expected to bolster the firm’s capabilities in…
In a pivotal development for the AI industry, a federal judge in California certified a class action lawsuit against Anthropic, an AI company, due to allegations of large-scale copyright infringement. The lawsuit involves the unauthorized use of millions of copyrighted books to train Anthropic’s Claude AI platform, a case that could potentially rival some of…
Zumpano Patricios, a prominent Miami-based law firm, has been hit with a proposed class action lawsuit, highlighting growing concerns over cybersecurity in the legal sector. The complaint, filed in Florida federal court, alleges that the firm failed to adequately protect sensitive client data during a breach that occurred in May. Compromised information reportedly includes dates…
A class of copyright owners recently achieved certification in a lawsuit against artificial intelligence firm Anthropic. The suit, heard in a California federal court, involves allegations that Anthropic downloaded books from the online pirate libraries Library Genesis and Pirate Library Mirror to train its Claude generative text model. This class certification marks a significant procedural…
In a significant development for the intersection of artificial intelligence and copyright law, U.S. District Judge William Alsup has certified a class action lawsuit against AI startup Anthropic PBC. This decision allows authors whose works were allegedly downloaded from pirate websites to collectively pursue claims against the company. The lawsuit, initiated by authors Andrea Bartz,…
In a surprising turn, the Supreme Court’s infamous “shadow docket” has seen a marked decrease in activity. This development follows recent decisions by the Court, including Justice Sonia Sotomayor’s denial of an Ecuadorian national’s plea against extradition and the Court’s decision to permit the Trump administration’s downsizing of the Department of Education, as noted in…
Meta Platforms Inc. has reached a settlement in an $8 billion class action lawsuit brought by shareholders. The legal action alleged that Meta, formerly known as Facebook, misled its users about the sharing of personal data, violating a 2012 Federal Trade Commission consent order. This settlement comes amid growing scrutiny over data privacy practices and…
OpenAI, along with its strategic partner Microsoft, has mounted a defense in New York federal court challenging a proposed class action lawsuit initiated by a group of bestselling authors. These authors claim that their literary works were improperly utilized in training the language model ChatGPT. The legal maneuvering by OpenAI and Microsoft contends that the…
In the wake of enduring privacy scandals, Meta’s leadership, particularly Mark Zuckerberg, received substantial backing from the board, as revealed in ongoing legal proceedings. This development came to light during testimony from ex-board member Jeffrey Zients, the first defendant to take the stand in an $8 billion class action lawsuit brought by shareholders against Meta’s…
A company specializing in the placement of senior citizens in retirement homes is seeking to dismiss a proposed class action lawsuit. The litigation, filed in a Georgia federal court, accuses Senior Placement Co. of misleading advertising practices and favoring certain retirement communities. The company allegedly promoted its services as free while directing clients towards communities…
In recent years, the issue of ghost networks has emerged as a pressing concern in the healthcare industry, particularly affecting mental health service accessibility. Ghost networks refer to the misleading directories of healthcare providers that insurers offer to beneficiaries. These networks often list providers who are either not accepting new patients or not part of…
A Massachusetts law firm embroiled in a data breach class action is seeking the court’s final approval for a settlement agreement. The breach affected a significant number of clients, highlighting ongoing concerns about cybersecurity in legal practices. The proposed settlement aims to resolve claims related to the breach, which reportedly exposed sensitive client data to…
The landscape of legal remedies for corporate malfeasance appears to be shifting, yet not in favor of class actions. Despite their historic role as instruments for collective redress, class actions have come under increasing scrutiny and constraint, casting doubt on their ability to serve as a viable alternative to injunctions. Injunctions, aimed at stopping harm…
In a developing legal battle, two court reporters have launched a proposed class action in a New Jersey federal court, challenging the National Court Reporters Association’s (NCRA) practices. The reporters allege that the NCRA has anticompetitively linked essential certification to costly membership fees, thereby coercing court reporters into paying dues that are unrelated to the…
The legal landscape surrounding a high-profile $300 million settlement has shifted following a recent decision by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit. The court vacated and remanded a summary judgment previously granted by the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey. This judgment was in favor of the New Jersey…
Australia’s class action landscape in 2025 has experienced a significant uptick, setting a remarkable pace for the year. The surge is largely driven by an increase in employee and consumer class actions, while shareholder claims are once again asserting their presence in the courtroom. This trend reflects broader shifts in the country’s legal environment, where…
In a decision that holds significant implications for the pharmaceutical industry, U.S. District Court Judge John Tharp dismissed a class action lawsuit accusing a Chicago-based pharmaceutical company of engaging in illicit kickback practices. The ruling pivots on the interpretation of what constitutes a kickback under current regulations and legislation. The plaintiffs had argued that the…
In a significant legal development, Sirius XM has been unable to secure a dismissal of a lawsuit filed by its subscribers, who accuse the satellite radio giant of masking a “U.S. Music Royalty Fee” within its billing structure. The contentious fee, set at 21.4% per month, is alleged to be inadequately disclosed to customers, raising…
The debate over arbitration in the legal landscape has intensified, with growing calls to reconsider the entrenched pro-arbitration stance of courts. This discussion has gained renewed attention amid concerns that courts may need reminders of why this policy should no longer dominate dispute resolution strategies. Recent legal commentaries argue that the era of favoring arbitration…
In recent weeks, the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to limit federal judges’ ability to issue universal injunctions has sparked an early push from attorneys in the Trump administration, seeking to extend these limits to other forms of judicial relief commonly used in regulatory challenges and class actions. Despite these efforts, the judiciary has shown little…
In a recent development, the Third Circuit has revived a proposed class action lawsuit against the New Jersey law firm Mazie Slater Katz & Freeman LLC. The attorneys at the firm are accused of taking excessive fees from plaintiffs’ settlements in multidistrict litigation concerning the blood pressure medication Benicar. The appellate court has remanded the…
In a significant development for the collegiate sports industry, a California federal judge has approved approximately $455 million in attorney fees as part of the NCAA’s $2.78 billion class action settlement. This landmark decision marks the first time revenue sharing will be implemented with college athletes, allowing them a share of the revenue generated through…
In the aftermath of a recent decision by the U.S. Supreme Court, which limited the power of federal judges to issue universal injunctions, legal professionals are closely watching developments as attorneys from the Trump administration seek to stretch the decision’s implications. The push aims to broaden the ruling’s reach to other judicial remedies often used…
A federal judge in Manhattan has ruled that a class action lawsuit by voice actors against AI voiceover startup Lovo can proceed in part. The plaintiffs allege that Lovo has been reselling voice ‘clones’—AI-generated replicas of their voices—without proper authorization. This lawsuit presents significant legal questions, which U.S. District Judge J. Paul Oetken notes are…