Gregory Hendershott has joined Fisher Phillips as a partner based in their Seattle office. The firm, known for its expertise in labor and employment law, announced the addition on Monday, citing Hendershott’s extensive experience in handling complex litigation matters. Hendershott’s practice is centered around defending employers in high-stakes litigation, including class actions that involve wage…
The Civil Justice Council, an advisory body to the United Kingdom’s civil justice system, has issued a recommendation urging the legislative reversal of a Supreme Court decision that has created ripples in the litigation finance sector. The disputed ruling, delivered in July 2023 in a class action against truck manufacturer PACCAR, concluded that certain litigation…
Procter & Gamble has been hit with a class action lawsuit in Massachusetts federal court over claims of misleading environmental practices related to its Charmin and Puffs paper products. Plaintiffs allege that the company’s “Keep Forests as Forests” campaign falsely represents its environmental stewardship while reportedly engaging in damaging logging activities in Canada. This case…
Procter & Gamble (P&G) is currently facing a wave of three federal lawsuits surrounding claims of “greenwashing” through allegedly deceptive environmental marketing for its Charmin and Puffs paper products. This legal action forms part of a broader trend scrutinizing companies’ eco-friendly claims as consumers and regulators demand greater transparency and factual backing for such assertions….
Boies Schiller Flexner recently filed three class action lawsuits alleging a “deceptive and anticompetitive scheme” involving substantial kickbacks received by America’s largest claims administrators. These administrators are accused of depositing large sums from class action settlements into accounts at Huntington National Bank and Western Alliance Bank without disclosing such practices. The lawsuits, which span federal…
The legal battle over who should lead class actions against TikTok for alleged privacy violations involving minors has reached a critical point. At a recent hearing before U.S. District Judge George Wu in Los Angeles, two factions of plaintiffs’ lawyers laid out their cases for leadership of the litigation process. The lawyers are contesting allegations…
Education Corporation of America (ECA), a significant player in the for-profit education sector, finds itself embroiled in legal proceedings following a data breach that exposed sensitive personal information. The incident, which targeted the records managed by Thompson Coburn LLP, led to the filing of a federal class action lawsuit, revealing the breach of privacy endured…
An Alabama federal court is reviewing a proposed class action against a for-profit college operator. The lawsuit alleges that the operator inadequately secured sensitive data and failed to promptly notify students of a cyber attack targeting its law firm, Thompson Coburn LLP. This breach reportedly led to the unauthorized access of sensitive student records. For…
Several prominent class action lawsuit administrators, along with two banking institutions, have been accused of orchestrating a kickback scheme deemed both fraudulent and anticompetitive. This development emerges following a lawsuit filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case has raised significant concerns within the legal community regarding the ethical…
In a series of legal developments, consumer class actions targeting the presence of microplastics in various products have met significant obstacles. Federal judges in California and Illinois, where the majority of these cases have been brought, have dismissed nearly all lawsuits. The dismissals come amid allegations that popular items, including Evian bottled water and Philips…
Benjamin D. Brown of Cohen Milstein Sellers & Toll PLLC has solidified his standing as a prominent figure in the legal community through his involvement in significant legal battles over the past year. Notably, Brown played a pivotal role in securing a substantial $375 million settlement in a wage suppression class action against Ultimate Fighting…
Matthew Regan has been appointed as a litigation partner at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP in Chicago. The firm announced the addition of Regan on Wednesday, highlighting his expertise in managing a wide array of commercial litigation matters. His practice notably spans both plaintiff and defense representations across state and federal courts. With…
Husch Blackwell has strengthened its litigation practice by appointing Nick Agnello as a partner in the firm’s consumer financial services team. Agnello comes with a robust background in defending significant banking and financial services clients against civil litigation matters. His portfolio includes handling cases involving alleged violations of both federal and state laws. His experience…
In recent developments surrounding the case involving Mindvalley Inc, a significant settlement requires the self-improvement platform to compensate $450,000 in attorneys’ fees and costs. This comes as a resolution to a dispute over the platform’s use of Meta Platforms’ tracking tool, Pixel. According to Bloomberg Law, the counsel for the plaintiffs believes the settlement offers…
This week on Law.com’s Critical Mass briefing, the spotlight is on Coinbase as it grapples with a surge of class action lawsuits in the wake of a recent data breach. Nearly a dozen class actions have been filed against the cryptocurrency exchange, raising significant interest in its cybersecurity practices and potential liabilities. The scrutiny of…
Microsoft is about to face a notable legal challenge in Ireland as it becomes the target of the first class action lawsuit under the country’s new collective redress legislation. Brought forth by the Irish Council for Civil Liberties (ICCL), the case alleges that Microsoft has breached GDPR regulations, particularly in the area of real-time bidding…
“`html In a recent legal development, a federal judge has ruled that a wage dispute involving Boston University (BU) and a lecturer will proceed. The plaintiff, Lydia Curtin-Wilding, a salaried lecturer from Rhode Island, claims that BU failed to adhere to the bi-weekly payment schedule as mandated by the Massachusetts Wage Act. Curtin-Wilding alleges that,…
The Netherlands is gaining attention as a promising venue for private enforcement of the EU’s Digital Markets Act (DMA), according to insights from legal experts. This development comes as the European Commission’s formal findings against companies like Meta and Apple pave the way for follow-on litigation. The Netherlands is already recognized as a favorable jurisdiction…
The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is once again facing antitrust allegations shortly after finalizing a $375 million settlement involving wage-suppression claims. A new class action filed in Nevada federal court accuses the UFC of leveraging its substantial monopoly and monopsony power to suppress compensation for fighters. The complaint, lodged by mixed martial arts fighter Mikhail…
Johnson & Johnson’s attempt to channel mass tort talc litigation through the U.S. bankruptcy courts has faced a notable setback. The company’s strategy to manage the litigation through bankruptcy, which revolved around a proposed $9 billion Chapter 11 settlement, was unsuccessful, leaving approximately 60,000 lawsuits unresolved. These allegations claim that J&J’s talc products, including its…
In recent legal developments, a federal judge has appointed several law firms to lead the charge in a consolidated set of copyright lawsuits against OpenAI Inc. These cases have been merged for pre-trial proceedings, marking a significant step in the management of high-profile litigation concerning artificial intelligence and intellectual property rights. According to the filing…
The Wichita and Affiliated Tribes, alongside the Washoe Tribe of Nevada and California, have initiated a class action lawsuit alleging that the United States government misused Native Nations’ funds to finance its historical boarding school program. This lawsuit was filed amid rising awareness of the contentious and painful history surrounding these schools, which former President…
Amazon.com Inc. and Starbucks Corp., guided by the legal expertise of Hueston Hennigan, successfully secured a full dismissal of a proposed biometric data privacy class action in Washington federal court. On Monday, both parties mutually agreed to voluntarily dismiss all claims against Amazon and Starbucks with prejudice. Moreover, the defendants agreed to waive all claims…
Seyfarth Shaw LLP has announced the recruitment of Kyle Nelson as a partner in their labor and employment department, specifically strengthening their presence in Seattle. Nelson’s expertise spans across wage and hour class action defense, as well as high-stakes employment litigation. With a focus on employment law counseling, he brings extensive experience in handling class…
The dynamics of partner compensation in law firms are poised for change in 2025 amid economic uncertainties. After a period where partner pay saw exceptional growth as part of the Am Law 200 success, there are signs that the trajectory may not hold steady. Could a downturn in the economy lead to shifts in partner…