Apple is facing a proposed class action lawsuit in the San Jose federal court, asserting that the tech giant misled users regarding the security measures of its App Store and failed to protect them from cryptocurrency scams known as “pig butchering.” These schemes typically involve perpetrators convincing victims to make escalating contributions to fraudulent crypto…
A New York man has confessed to falsely presenting himself as a lawyer, consequently defrauding clients of over $290,000. This scheme involved deceiving individuals who believed he was legitimately handling class action lawsuits, discrimination cases, and other legal matters. The individual has now pleaded guilty to charges of larceny and fraud in state court. This…
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit has reinstated a discrimination lawsuit against Union Pacific Railroad Co. filed by James Hess, a former employee. Hess, who was allegedly terminated due to his use of anti-anxiety medication for PTSD, was originally part of the Harris v. Union Pacific class action. However, he was excluded…
In recent years, there’s been a marked increase in class action lawsuits concerning ‘Made in USA’ marketing claims. These legal actions are putting pressure on corporations to be more transparent and accurate about their product origin assertions. Abbas Kazerounian, a founding partner at Kazerouni Law Group, which actively files these lawsuits, emphasized the role such…
A former bankruptcy judge and Jackson Walker LLP are now facing increased legal scrutiny, as a new lawsuit has emerged involving the judge’s concealed relationship with a former partner at the firm. The latest development is a proposed class action initiated by a group of bondholders connected to financial company GWG Holdings Inc. The lawsuit…
The recent US Supreme Court decision to dismiss Laboratory Corp. of America Holdings v. Davis as “improvidently granted” leaves unresolved a significant issue in the realm of class action litigation. The dismissal by an 8-1 vote did not address the key question of whether federal courts can certify damages classes under Rule 23 that include…
In the aftermath of a settlement announcement with Disney, live TV streaming customers are seeking to appoint Yavar Bathaee of Bathaee Dunne LLP as lead counsel in their proposed antitrust class action. This case arises from issues related to ESPN carriage agreement fees. The move comes as part of a broader legal strategy, representing consumers…
Google LLC’s recent allocation of a $62 million settlement in a privacy class action lawsuit has sparked a debate over fairness, raising questions particularly relevant to legal professionals. The settlement stems from a case involving approximately 247 million Google account holders whose location data was covertly tracked by the company. Instead of distributing the settlement…
The recent developments in the legal landscape have sparked significant conversations, especially in the arena of class actions and multidistrict litigation. Following the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision on June 5 to dismiss the much-anticipated LabCorp case, its influence on ongoing and future class actions remains a point of interest. The intricacies of this case dismissal…
“`html In a strategic move to bolster its labor and employment expertise, Squire Patton Boggs has announced the recruitment of Jon Daryanani as a partner in its Los Angeles office. Daryanani, who brings a wealth of experience to the firm, previously operated at Perkins Coie, where he specialized in advising Fortune 100 companies alongside national…
A significant development in the landscape of college sports was marked by a recent approval from a US federal judge endorsing a $2.6 billion class action settlement. This decision allows universities to directly compensate student-athletes, a first in the history of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). In response to the ruling, NCAA President Charlie…
The U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to dismiss the case Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings v. Davis signifies a tactical retreat on an admittedly complex question involving class-certification standards. The case put forth concerns about whether a federal court can certify a class action that includes claimants who have suffered no real injury, but the justices…
The U.S. Supreme Court has shown a pattern this term of initially agreeing to hear class action cases brought by corporate entities, only to later decide that these cases were not rightly within its purview. This has led to several instances where the court has “dismissed as improvidently granted” (DIG), signaling that the justices believe…
In a recent development, the U.S. Supreme Court has declined to address a pivotal question related to class action certification. The Court’s decision pertains to whether federal courts can certify classes that include uninjured members. This issue arose within a disability discrimination case involving the diagnostics company, Labcorp. The Supreme Court concluded it had improperly…
In a recent federal court decision, Judge Royce Lamberth issued a preliminary injunction that prevents the Federal Bureau of Prisons from enforcing an executive order which sought to deny gender-affirming care to transgender inmates. The order, signed by President Donald Trump in January, directed federal agencies to cease the allocation of funds for gender-affirming treatments…
The U.S. Supreme Court has opted to dismiss, as “improvidently granted,” a case that could have shed light on the permissible size of class actions in federal courts. The case was initially poised to address the growing prevalence of class actions affecting corporate defendants since its introduction in January. However, the Court, only a month…
Supreme Court Decision on Labcorp Class Action On June 5, 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court dismissed a petition from Labcorp seeking to restrict the size of a class action lawsuit alleging the company discriminated against blind individuals using their self-service check-in kiosks. The decision, delivered in an unsigned opinion, was deemed improvidently granted, signaling the…
The ongoing surge in litigation surrounding “Made in USA” product claims has taken a dominant role in the 2025 legal landscape, driven largely by the activities of the Kazerouni Law Group. This firm has prominently positioned itself at the forefront of challenging allegedly misleading marketing practices, filing 10 of the 13 proposed class actions in…
In a significant move within the legal sector, Holland & Knight has expanded its West Coast litigation practice group by bringing on Austin Rainwater as a partner, according to the firm’s announcement on Wednesday. Based in Seattle, Rainwater’s expertise centers on complex commercial litigation, consumer and privacy class actions, as well as insurance bad faith…
Norton Rose Fulbright has bolstered its ranks with the addition of J. David Bournazian as a partner in its product liability and consumer disputes practice located in Los Angeles, according to the firm’s announcement on Tuesday. Bournazian, a seasoned first-chair trial lawyer, will focus on representing high-profile and publicly traded companies in class actions and…
In a significant development for legal practitioners monitoring mass tort actions, Tom Girardi, the renowned attorney, has been sentenced to more than seven years in federal prison at the age of 86. This sentencing marks a pivotal moment in the ongoing saga of legal proceedings surrounding Girardi, who has been battling allegations of misappropriation and…
The trial concerning allegations against Google LLC regarding the unlawful collection of users’ cellular data through the Android operating system has commenced in a California state court. This class action suit accuses Google of utilizing collected data to bolster its advertising operations, with plaintiffs demanding $816 million in damages. The proceedings, taking place in the…
Johnson & Johnson (J&J) has taken legal action to prevent Leigh O’Dell, an attorney from the firm Beasley Allen, from joining a proposed medical monitoring class action lawsuit involving users of its talc products. The company filed a request with the US District Court for the District of New Jersey, emphasizing that this inclusion could…
The United States Supreme Court continues to navigate a complex docket filled with critical issues affecting various legal sectors. Recent developments highlight pivotal cases concerning government contractors’ defenses, election challenges, and intellectual disability in capital cases. The case of The GEO Group, Inc. v. Menocal features prominently on the current docket. This class action was…
The Supreme Court has announced the addition of four new cases to its docket for the 2025-26 term, addressing various significant legal issues. This follows the court’s decision to deny review in several other cases, including challenges to gun-control measures in Rhode Island and Maryland. The announcement was detailed in a list of orders released…