Episode 7 is now live. In this episode of Consumer Counterpoint, co-hosts Kristine Argentine and Paul Yovanic dive into a recent California federal court decision in Doe v. Eating Disorder Recovery LLC – a defense-friendly summary judgment ruling under the California
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Consumer Counterpoint: Episode 6 – Colorado Privacy Act
Episode 6 is now live. On July 1, 2025, Colorado expanded its privacy protections with a major amendment to the Colorado Privacy Act (CPA), introducing new obligations for businesses and employers handling biometric identifiers and biometric data. This update imposes
Webinar – Changes Coming to the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA): What You Need to Know
Wednesday, November 19, 202510:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Pacific11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Mountain12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. Central1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Eastern
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Join us for an informative webinar with our privacy experts to
“Untenable.” Federal California District Court Calls for Legislative Action on CIPA
On Friday, October 17, 2025, U.S. District Court Judge Vince Chhabria issued a biting Order granting defendant Eating Recovery Center, LLC’s (“ERC”) motion for summary judgment on the plaintiff Jane Doe’s California Invasion of Privacy Act (CIPA) claims, a law
Consumer Counterpoint: Episode 5 – Deceptive Fees
Episode 5 is now live. This episode discusses the federal guidelines and California laws regulating how retail pricing should be displayed and what fees and charges need to be disclosed upfront and how to best mitigate against the risk of
Consumer Counterpoint: Episode 4 – Telephone Consumer Protection Act
Episode 4 is now live. In this episode of Consumer Counterpoint, we discuss the recent Supreme Court decision in McLaughlin Chiropractic Associates v. McKesson Corporation and the district courts that are reassessing the statutory interpretation of certain TCPA provisions where
Consumer Counterpoint: Episode 3 – Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act
Episode 3 is now live. Episode three focuses on the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA), a law that has generated significant litigation and compliance challenges over the past several years. In the episode, we discuss the history of BIPA, recent
Consumer Counterpoint: Episode 2 – Update to the Texas Telemarketing Laws
Episode 2 is now live. Episode two covers the very recent amendments to Texas’ telemarketing laws which became effective September 1. In the episode we discuss the increasing frequency with which states are amending their telemarketing laws to include requirements that are
Introducing Consumer Counterpoint: A New Vidcast from Seyfarth
We’re excited to launch Consumer Counterpoint, a new vidcast series from Seyfarth’s Consumer Class Defense Blog.
Hosted by Kristine Argentine, Chair of Seyfarth’s Consumer Class Action Defense practice, and attorney Paul Yovanic, the series provides concise, practical insights into the
False Start: U.S. Supreme Court Declines to Decide Whether Courts May Certify Damages Classes That Include Uninjured Class Members
Originally posted to Seyfarth’s Workplace Class Action blog.
Seyfarth Synopsis: On June 5, 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court changed course and dismissed the writ of certiorari that it previously had granted in Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings v. Davis, No. 24-304