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August 29, 2025
GardaWorld Can't Avoid Tobacco, Vaccine Health Fee Suit
A North Carolina federal judge trimmed — but refused to toss — a proposed class action challenging a security company's health plan surcharges to employees who refused COVID-19 vaccinations and who use tobacco, opening discovery on claims that the fees violated nondiscrimination provisions in federal benefits law.
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August 29, 2025
Pro-Palestine Student Group Must Be Allowed On Pitt Campus
The University of Pittsburgh must lift its suspension of a pro-Palestine student group, a federal judge ordered, several weeks before the group's ban on activities on-campus was set to expire.
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August 29, 2025
4 Appellate Arguments For Benefits Attys To Watch In Sept.
Yellow Corp. seeks to revive a $137 million breach dispute against the Teamsters at the Tenth Circuit, married retirees will ask the Eleventh Circuit to restart a pension conversion fight, and the en banc Fifth Circuit reconsiders a challenge to a rule implementing a 2020 surprise health billing law.
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August 29, 2025
Colorado Law Firm Faces Class Action Over Data Breach
A Colorado law firm was hit with a proposed class action in federal court after a Utah woman claimed that the firm didn't take ample measures to protect the personal information of more than 5,000 people, which was stolen in a data breach earlier this year.
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August 29, 2025
Elevance Says Worker Seeking 'Bizarre' Payout In Late Suit
A former Elevance utilization representative's proposed class suit claiming the company owes her damages for paying her last paycheck late would lead to a "bizarre" conclusion, the entity told a Connecticut state court, arguing that she is potentially owed only $1.18.
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August 29, 2025
NY Tenants Claim Cos. Hiked Rents, Abused Tax Exemption
A multifamily real estate company and a property owner were accused by a proposed class in New York state court of illegally raising rents for Long Island City residential tenants by taking advantage of the state's 421-a tax-exemption program.
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August 29, 2025
Orkin Pest Control Overtime Case Put On Hold
A Georgia federal judge agreed to pause a suit accusing pest control giant Orkin of automatically deducting time for unpaid breaks from thousands of employees who did not take the breaks and requiring unpaid training sessions.
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August 29, 2025
'I'm Flabbergasted': Fla. Atty's Accusers Rip Bar For Inaction
More than a year after it began receiving complaints that a Florida lawyer was ghosting clients, the state bar has yet to take action — highlighting what experts call a slow-moving process that can fail to keep pace with expansive alleged frauds.
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August 28, 2025
9/11 MDL Families Clear Immunity Hurdle To Sue Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia cannot escape claims that kingdom officials helped hijackers who carried out the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, a Manhattan federal judge ruled Thursday, finding that victims' families have adequately alleged their claims fall under an exception that waives the kingdom's sovereign immunity.
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August 28, 2025
Ohio Co. Says Kalshi Gambling Suit Belongs In State Court
An Ohio-based company suing several financial firms, including Kalshi and Robinhood, over their allegedly unregulated sports betting said its suit should be moved back to a state court because its claim regarding the legality of the companies' operations does not raise a federal question.
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August 28, 2025
Cincoro Tequila Falls Short Of 'Gold Standard,' Suit Says
Cincoro tequila isn't truly 100% agave under authenticity and quality regulatory standards, but instead contains significant amounts of ethanol "not derived from agave plants," a proposed class action filed in Florida federal court alleges.
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August 28, 2025
Judge Suggests Certifying Narrower US Bank Retiree Class
A Minnesota federal magistrate judge has recommended granting certification to a narrowed class of U.S. Bank retirees who claim the bank unlawfully reduced their monthly pension payments upon early retirement, following the denial of a broader certification bid in April.
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August 28, 2025
Salesforce Hit With Suit Over Alleged Breach Affecting 1M
The personal information of more than 1 million Farmers Insurance customers was accessed by hackers who breached cloud-based software company Salesforce's databases, according to a proposed class action in California federal court.
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August 28, 2025
ATM Network Investment Was $700M Ponzi Scheme, Suit Says
Four individuals have been hit with a proposed class action from an investment advisory firm, accusing them of using purported investments in ATM networks to run a $700 million Ponzi scheme.
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August 28, 2025
Mylan Must Face Generic Drug Price-Fixing Claims In MDL
A Pennsylvania federal judge shot down most of Mylan's request for an early win in multidistrict litigation claiming price-fixing of the generic antidepressant clomipramine, finding sufficient evidence for the company to have to face direct buyers' claims at trial, but trimming claims that it inflated the drug's price at CVS.
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August 28, 2025
Common Alcohol Monitor Braces Cause Injury, Suit Says
An Ohio man filed a lawsuit in Colorado federal court on Thursday alleging an alcohol monitoring ankle brace made by Alcohol Monitoring Systems Inc. led to him needing to go to the emergency room and ultimately missing a week of work.
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August 28, 2025
Accounting Firm Sued Over Breach Of Easterseals Data
A North Carolina-based accounting firm was hit with a class action on Thursday alleging it failed to protect personal information and health data of children, veterans and disabled people entrusted to it by Easterseals Inc.
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August 28, 2025
Ford Hit With Suit Over F-150 Oil Consumption Defect
Ford Motor Co. was hit with a proposed class action Thursday alleging that the automaker marketed its top-selling F-150 pickup trucks as "durable" and "best in class," but they have a defect that causes them to consume oil "at an excessive rate" that affects the vehicle longevity.
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August 28, 2025
SkyWest Flight Attendants Want To End 10-Year Wage Case
SkyWest Airlines' flight attendants urged an Illinois federal court to dismiss the remainder of their suit accusing the airline of not paying them overtime and other wage violations, saying it would be the best way to end their almost 10-year-long case.
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August 28, 2025
Telehealth Co. Faces Investor Suit Over Revenue Reversal
Telemedicine company LifeMD Inc. and two of its executives face a proposed investor class action alleging they "recklessly" raised revenue expectations for the 2025 fiscal year in May, only to lower their forecast three months later after seeing increased costs affecting the company's men's health and weight management offerings.
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August 28, 2025
NFL, Teams Defend Stay In Licensed Merch Monopoly Case
The NFL, its 32 teams and Fanatics have asked a New York federal court to maintain a stay on a lawsuit that accuses them of colluding to monopolize online sales of league-licensed merchandise, arguing the outcome of a similar lawsuit is relevant to its litigation.
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August 28, 2025
Delta's $12M Wage Deal Gets Initial Greenlight
A $12 million settlement between Delta Air Lines and a class of about 5,000 workers who claimed wage and hour violations can go forward, a California federal judge ruled, finding the deal to be fair and reasonable.
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August 28, 2025
Judge OKs Deal With Mich. To Boost Kids' Mental Healthcare
The state of Michigan has agreed to systemic reforms to increase access to mental health services available to Medicaid-eligible children and youth under a settlement approved by a federal judge Wednesday.
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August 27, 2025
Google Expert Says Its Disclosures Avoid 'Cognitive Overload'
Google's user-interface expert witness testified Wednesday in a multibillion-dollar data privacy case that Google's decision not to tell users up front that it collected some information despite an activated privacy switch was "good UI design" that protected users from "cognitive overload."
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August 27, 2025
Attys Say Fee Concerns Do Not Bar Student Aid-Fixing Class
Three law firms representing students in a case accusing elite universities of fixing offers of student aid told an Illinois federal court that concerns about attorney fees are unfounded and should not serve as a basis for denying a pending class certification motion.
Expert Analysis
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Series
Law School's Missed Lessons: Appreciating Civil Procedure
If you’re like me, law school’s often complex and theoretical approach to teaching civil procedure may have contributed to an early struggle with the topic, but when seen from a practical perspective, new lawyers may find they enjoy mastering these rules, says Chloe Villagomez at Foster Garvey.
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Appellate Guidance Needed On California Chatbot Litigation
There is wide variation in how courts are applying the California Invasion of Privacy Act against website owners that allegedly help third parties spy on visitors via chatbots — and the lack of appellate rulings creates uncertainty, especially as these cases move toward the summary judgment stage, say attorneys at Crowell & Moring.
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Calif. Bar Exam Fiasco Shows Why Attys Must Disclose AI Use
The recent revelation that a handful of questions from the controversial California bar exam administered in February were drafted using generative artificial intelligence demonstrates the continued importance of disclosure for attorneys who use AI tools, say attorneys at Troutman.
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In 2nd Place, Va. 'Rocket Docket' Remains Old Reliable
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia was again one of the fastest civil trial courts in the nation last year, and an interview with the court’s newest judge provides insights into why it continues to soar, says Robert Tata at Hunton.
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Parsing A Lack Of Antitrust Info-Sharing Enforcement Clarity
Information sharing among competing firms has recently faced dramatic changes in antitrust agency guidance, while courts grapple with the permissible scope of pricing algorithms, leaving companies in limbo, but potential Trump administration changes could offer some reprieve, say attorneys at Axinn.
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How Attorneys Can Become Change Agents For Racial Equity
As the administration targets diversity, equity and inclusion efforts and law firms consider pulling back from their programs, lawyers who care about racial equity and justice can employ four strategies to create microspaces of justice, which can then be parlayed into drivers of transformational change, says Susan Sturm at Columbia Law School.
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Opinion
9th Circ. Shopify Decision Gets Personal Jurisdiction Wrong
The Ninth Circuit's recent opinion in Briskin v. Shopify, rejecting the differential targeting requirement for personal jurisdiction, not only deviates from long-standing jurisprudence, but it also significantly expands the reach of internet-based claims under California law, says Matthew Pearson at Womble Bond.
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Series
Running Marathons Makes Me A Better Lawyer
After almost five years of running marathons, I’ve learned that both the race itself and the training process sharpen skills that directly translate to the practice of law, including discipline, dedication, endurance, problem-solving and mental toughness, says Lauren Meadows at Swift Currie.
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Tips To Avoid Consumer Tracking Tech Class Actions
Recent class actions alleging Trade Desk illegally tracked millions of consumers through its advertising platform highlight growing data privacy compliance concerns over digital tracking practices, but there are disclosure best practices businesses can take to reduce litigation risk, says David Wheeler at Neal Gerber.
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Series
Law School's Missed Lessons: Supporting A Trial Team
While students often practice as lead trial attorneys in law school, such an opportunity likely won’t arise until a few years into practice, so junior associates should focus on honing skills that are essential to supporting a trial team, including organization, adaptability and humility, says Lucy Zelina at Tucker Ellis.
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CFPB Industry Impact Uncertain Amid Priority Shift, Staff Cuts
A recent enforcement memo outlines how the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's regulatory agenda diverges from that of the previous administration, but, given the bureau's planned reduction in force, it is uncertain whether the agency will be able to enforce these new priorities, say attorneys at Troutman Pepper.
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Series
Adapting To Private Practice: From US Attorney To BigLaw
When I transitioned to private practice after government service — most recently as the U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia — I learned there are more similarities between the two jobs than many realize, with both disciplines requiring resourcefulness, zealous advocacy and foresight, says Zach Terwilliger at V&E.
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11th Circ. Ruling Warns Parties To Follow Arbitral Rules
The Eleventh Circuit's recent decision in Merritt Island Woodwerx v. Space Coast is important for companies utilizing arbitration clauses because it clearly demonstrates the court's intent to hold noncompliant parties responsible in federal court — regardless of subsequent efforts to cure, says Ed Mullins at Reed Smith.
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2nd Circ. Limits VPPA Liability, But Caveats Remain
The Second Circuit's narrowed scope of the Video Privacy Protection Act in Solomon v. Flipps Media, in which the court adopted the ordinary person standard, will help shield businesses from VPPA liability, but the decision hardly provides a free pass to streamers and digital media companies utilizing website pixels, say attorneys at Frankfurt Kurnit.
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The Ins And Outs Of Consensual Judicial References
As parties consider the possibility of judicial reference to resolve complex disputes, it is critical to understand how the process works, why it's gaining traction, and why carefully crafted agreements make all the difference, say attorneys at Pillsbury.