A recent class action lawsuit targeting Amazon’s Ring raises significant privacy concerns over the use of facial recognition technology. Filed by Charles Sigwalt, the suit alleges that the Familiar Faces feature of Ring cameras has collected, retained, and utilized biometric data without user consent. This litigation seeks financial compensation for the potentially vast number of…
Michael Arias, a prominent figure in the plaintiffs’ bar, has carved out a reputation for himself through his assertive legal strategies and empathetic client-first approach. As a founding partner of Arias Sanguinetti Wang & Torrijos LLP, Arias has become a crucial player in numerous high-profile lawsuits, often challenging formidable corporate giants. His career trajectory underscores…
Legal drama unfolds as the law firms Cuneo Gilbert Flannery & LaDuca and Barrack Rodos & Bacine take action against Dallas-based Baron & Budd and New York’s Simonsen Sussman. The dispute centers around allegations of improper client solicitation in ongoing antitrust litigation involving fire truck apparatus. The motion, recently filed in court, aims to prevent…
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit recently cleared the way for Texas to enforce Senate Bill 4 (SB 4), enabling state officials to arrest individuals suspected of unauthorized entry into the country. This decision follows a contentious legal history, lifting a district court injunction that previously blocked the law’s implementation. The Fifth…
The North Carolina Business Court recently made significant procedural strides in two high-profile cases as May came to a close. In an antitrust class action lawsuit against a healthcare company, the court has appointed a discovery referee to oversee the complex process. This step aims to facilitate the efficient management of extensive evidence and documentation,…
Spotify’s legal team recently moved to dismiss a proposed class action filed by rapper RBX, claiming that the streaming giant allows billions of fraudulent bots to skew the visibility of certain artists over others. In a session with a California federal judge, an attorney argued that the lawsuit lacks a foundational element: the “special relationship”…
By Emilie Ruscoe (May 29, 2026) – Luminar Semiconductor Inc., a bankrupt company previously engaged in autonomous vehicle technology, is no longer entangled in a proposed investor class action. The case involved allegations that the company misrepresented a competitor’s technology as its own in promotional materials. While Luminar has exited the litigation, the lawsuit is…
Corteva Inc. is reportedly approaching a settlement in a class action lawsuit brought by farmers concerning its pesticide rebate program. This legal action, which also involves scrutiny from federal enforcers, centers on allegations that Corteva incentivized distributors not to stock cheaper generic alternatives. This move may have hindered competition in the pesticide market, raising concerns…
Artificial intelligence-based voice generation company Lovo Inc. has filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy in New York, a move that comes amid an unresolved legal battle with voice actors who accuse the company of using their voices without consent. This legal confrontation poses considerable implications for Lovo’s operations and the broader AI industry. The actors involved…
Deepak Gupta, a prominent figure in the legal world, has made significant strides in shaping the landscape of plaintiff-side litigation. Since founding his firm, Gupta Wessler, he has argued seven pivotal cases before the U.S. Supreme Court and has consistently achieved victories in state high courts across the nation. His reputation as an effective and…
In a significant development within the burgeoning field of artificial intelligence, a proposed class action lawsuit has emerged against Meta, targeting not only the company and CEO Mark Zuckerberg but also the research scientists involved in developing the AI model known as Llama. The lawsuit alleges that the company engaged in mass copyright infringement by…
For Kobi Brinson, managing partner at Winston & Strawn, the journey to leadership has been a blend of diverse experiences and comprehensive professional development. Reflecting on her path, Brinson emphasizes a holistic approach to career advancement, valuing every facet of one’s personal and professional life. As she puts it, “Every singular experience provided me with…
In a significant development in the ongoing legal battles involving high-profile companies, the $7.25 billion settlement between Monsanto and plaintiffs concerning the controversial herbicide Roundup has taken a new turn. Objectors to the settlement have escalated the case by moving it to federal court. However, Monsanto is pushing back, seeking to have the class action…
Article The legal profession is no stranger to innovation, and the latest entrant shaking up the sector is Darrow, an AI platform aimed at transforming how plaintiffs’ firms approach litigation. With its new platform launch, Darrow is attempting to redefine the way legal professionals manage their caseloads, akin to managing a financial portfolio. Darrow’s newly…
Wiley Rein LLP, a prominent law firm based in Washington, D.C., is facing a proposed class action lawsuit following a cybersecurity incident. The suit alleges negligence on the firm’s part after a group, potentially linked to the Chinese government, gained unauthorized access to emails belonging to the firm’s personnel. This development was reported in Law360,…
Monsanto has made a strategic legal move by seeking to remand the $7.25 billion Roundup class action settlement case, after attorney Ashley Keller escalated the matter to federal court in Missouri on behalf of ten objectors. The company, known for its controversial herbicide, calls the objections both “baseless and untimely.” The settlement, intended to resolve…
Recent developments in the ongoing legal battle over NCAA’s rules regarding name, image, and likeness (NIL) have shed light on issues affecting female college athletes. A group of female athletes informed a California federal judge that the current efforts to limit certain revenue streams from a substantial $2.78 billion NCAA class action settlement disproportionately favor…
In a strategic move, McDermott Will & Emery has announced the recruitment of Steve Song, a prominent employment lawyer, to its Los Angeles office. This addition is aimed at strengthening the firm’s employment practice, which continues to be a critical area for legal advisory, especially amidst the evolving regulatory landscape concerning workers’ rights and employer…
This past year, a select group of attorneys has emerged as leading figures in the plaintiffs’ legal arena, recognized by Law360 as the Titans of the Plaintiffs Bar for 2026. These ten lawyers have been pivotal in securing multimillion-dollar settlements and verdicts for their clients, taking on formidable opponents such as Google, Monsanto, and even…
As litigation trends evolve, several emerging legal fronts are capturing attention within corporate and legal circles. Notably, tech giants are increasingly facing class action lawsuits concerning the use of voiceprints in AI training. Companies involved in artificial intelligence development find themselves under scrutiny as plaintiffs raise concerns about privacy and consent issues connected to the…
In a significant legal victory for Exxon Mobil Corp., attorneys successfully defended the company against a securities class action lawsuit that had persisted for a decade. The litigation, initiated by investors who claimed Exxon misled them regarding the impact of climate change regulations on business projections, culminated in a trial in Texas federal court. The…
Amidst ongoing scrutiny over workplace diversity and equal opportunity, Edward Jones faces fresh allegations of systemic disparities affecting Black financial advisers. This new class action lawsuit underscores frustrations surrounding the firm’s client transfer system, which reportedly still leaves Black advisers at a disadvantage despite previous settlements addressing similar concerns. Six former advisers have publicly voiced…
Corporate legal teams are navigating a shifting landscape of consumer litigation as cases targeting the clarity and accuracy of product claims surge. Among the most significant are class actions focused on allegations that Keurig’s beverage pods cannot be recycled at most facilities. These lawsuits challenge the validity of recyclable labels, asserting that the claims mislead…
In a significant legal maneuver, victims of the 2020 wildfires have filed a petition with the Oregon Supreme Court. This action seeks to address concerns that have arisen following the Oregon Court of Appeals’ decision to reverse the first of over a billion dollars in wildfire-related verdicts. As the plaintiffs assert, the appellate court’s decision…
In a striking courtroom moment, U.S. District Judge James Donato of the Northern District of California expressed his incredulity over an $85 million fee request by class counsel in a settlement with Google. “The pyramids were built in less time than it took to litigate this case,” remarked Judge Donato during an April 30 hearing,…