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Consumer Class Defense Blog
A Practicable Legal Blog on Consumer Class Actions
The Consumer Class Defense Blog, published by Seyfarth Shaw LLP, focuses on legal developments and defense strategies related to consumer class action litigation. It covers topics such as privacy laws including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), California Invasion of Privacy Act (CIPA), and the Colorado Privacy Act (CPA). The blog discusses court decisions, legislative changes, and compliance challenges affecting businesses, particularly in areas like biometric data, web tracking, and automated decision-making technologies. It also provides insights on managing risks and regulatory updates relevant to consumer protection and privacy enforcement.
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Illinois Supreme Court Holds Workers’ Compensation Act Does Not Bar BIPA Claims
Seyfarth Synopsis: The Illinois Supreme Court issued its long-awaited decision in McDonald v. Symphony Bronzeville Park, LLC, et al., 2022 IL 126511 (Feb. 3, 2022), holding that claims for statutory damages against an employer under the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act…
Oklahoma Supreme Court Concludes Opioid Manufacturer J&J Cannot be Held Liable Under State’s Public Nuisance Law
By Ashley Smith & Aaron Belzer
On November 9, 2021, the Oklahoma Supreme Court in State ex rel. Hunter v. Johnson & Johnson, No. 118474, 2021 WL 5191372 (Okla., Nov. 9, 2021), overturned a $465 million verdict against opioid manufacturer, Johnson & Johnson (“J&J”). In the…
Upcoming Webinar: Evolution of FinTech and AI and the Resulting Impact on Lending
Thursday, October 28, 2021
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FinTech produces real benefits to consumers, including increased speed, convenience,…
The CDC’s Nationwide COVID-19 Eviction Moratorium Has Been Put Down for the Count—Finally. So What Happens Next?
A mere three weeks after the application to vacate stay was filed, the United States Supreme Court has effectively ended the year-long row over the lawfulness of the federal Centers for Disease Control’s nationwide eviction moratorium (the “CDC Moratorium”).¹ On…
First There Was Litigation; And Then There Was Standing
Now more than ever, it is important for organizations to review and update their basic information security protocols (their incident response, business continuity and crisis communications plans), and to ensure they’re keeping apprised of potential and developing security threats that may…
Upcoming Webinar! Student Loan Collection and Servicing Issues in the COVID and Post-COVID World
Tuesday, June 29, 2021
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The CARES Act gives borrowers a payment break on federal…
Access to Corporate Books and Records Under Delaware Law: Can Shareholders Obtain Privileged Documents Too?
Requests for the inspection of books and records pursuant to Section 220 of the Delaware General Corporation Law is an important part of corporate litigation in Delaware. One important issue for these types of proceedings is the scope of documents
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First Lawsuit Under the Newly Minted COVID-19 Consumer Protection Act
On Thursday April 15th, the U.S. Department of Justice, on behalf of the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri against chiropractor Eric A. Nepute and his company Quickwork…
California Supreme Courts Holds That Recording Cell Phone Calls Without Consent Is Unlawful and Subjects Recorders to Class Action Exposure
Introduction
The Supreme Court of California, interpreting California Penal Code section 632.7, recently held in Smith v. LoanMe, Inc. that cellular or cordless phone conversations cannot be recorded by nonparties or the parties to the call without consent of the…