Class Action

  • February 06, 2025

    Allstate Collected, Sold Driver Data, Suit Alleges

    Allstate unlawfully collected the driving data of at least 45 million policyholders through software integrated in third-party mobile apps, using information about their driving behavior as a basis for denying coverage, hiking up auto insurance premiums, or dropping them from coverage altogether, according to a proposed class action filed in Illinois federal court Wednesday.

  • February 06, 2025

    GSK's Zantac Woes Gave Investors Heartburn, Suit Says

    The maker of heartburn and acid reflux relief tablet Zantac has been hit with a shareholder suit in Pennsylvania federal court alleging that the company suffered stock price losses after it was revealed that for nearly 40 years the company knew that Zantac contained high levels of a cancer-causing compound.

  • February 06, 2025

    Girardi's Mental Evaluation At NC Prison Extended By 15 Days

    A California federal judge Thursday ordered Tom Girardi's psychiatric evaluation at a North Carolina federal prison to be extended by 15 days, and she also lectured Girardi's public defender while saying she "could not have imagined" why it took 17 days to get his client's medical records sent to the facility.

  • February 06, 2025

    HP Defeats Ex-Worker's Suit Over 401(k) Forfeitures

    A California federal judge dismissed a proposed class action claiming HP Inc. should have used forfeited funds in its 401(k) plan to pay down administrative fees instead of its own contributions, stating the former worker behind the case hasn't shown the tech company did anything wrong.

  • February 06, 2025

    Inspection Workers Get Collective Status In Wage Suit

    A Pennsylvania federal judge on Thursday signed off on a collective of inspectors accusing an inspection services firm of shorting them on wages, saying the employees showed in their suit that they were all subject to the same pay policy and thus sufficiently similar.

  • February 06, 2025

    Mobility Scooter Co. Gets Nod For $2.1M Deal In ESOP Fight

    A Pennsylvania federal judge gave initial approval to a $2.1 million deal Thursday that would resolve a class action claiming a mobility scooter company invested funds from its employee stock ownership plan into dismally performing Treasury bills and cash equivalents.

  • February 06, 2025

    Wash. Judge Latest To Halt Trump Birthright Citizenship Edict

    A Washington federal judge on Thursday became the latest judge to block President Donald Trump's order limiting birthright citizenship amid a legal challenge by four states, keeping enforcement on hold and calling out the president for trying to amend the U.S. Constitution "under the guise of an executive order."

  • February 06, 2025

    Steel Co., Ex-Worker To Settle 401(k) Mismanagement Suit

    A steel manufacturer agreed to settle a proposed class action claiming it loaded its 401(k) plan with unreasonable fees and risky investment options, the worker leading the suit told a Florida federal court.

  • February 05, 2025

    Publishers, Authors Slam Idaho Restriction Of 'Harmful' Books

    Some of the biggest book publishers, including Penguin Random House and Simon & Schuster, have joined forces with authors, parents, a rural library and others to challenge an Idaho law requiring public schools and libraries to restrict access to books that some in the community have deemed "harmful to minors."

  • February 05, 2025

    Blue Ridge Bankshares, Investors Reach $2.5M Deal

    Blue Ridge Bankshares Inc. and a proposed class of investors have reached a $2.5 million settlement to resolve claims that the multi-state bank holding company engaged in improper loan accounting practices.

  • February 05, 2025

    Catholic Investors Bring Smith & Wesson Suit To Fed. Court

    A group of Catholic sisters has refiled in federal court their suit accusing Smith & Wesson's directors and senior executives of placing their own "greed" and "political concerns" above the interests of the company and its stockholders by ignoring the liabilities of marketing AR-15 rifles that are used to perpetrate mass shootings.

  • February 05, 2025

    Schwab To Add Oversight To End TD Ameritrade Buy Suit

    The Charles Schwab Corp. has agreed to implement an antitrust compliance program designed by an independent consultant in order to settle claims from a proposed class of retail investors who alleged they were forced to pay increased transaction costs for trades following the Schwab-TD Ameritrade merger in 2020.

  • February 05, 2025

    Dickinson Wright Continues IP Growth With Chicago Hire

    Dickinson Wright PLLC said Wednesday that it had hired a named member of the small Illinois intellectual property firm formerly known as Bishop Diehl & Lee Ltd., marking the latest of the firm's many recent investments into the practice.

  • February 05, 2025

    RealPage Says Missing Market Power Dooms Antitrust Suit

    RealPage Inc. is making another effort to dodge antitrust allegations after the government expanded its case to rope in half a dozen residential landlords, arguing the amended pleading still falls short of showing the property management software company has enough market power to influence rent prices.

  • February 05, 2025

    Del. Justices Undo Insurance Cap Ruling In Alexion Suit

    Delaware's top court has reversed a Superior Court ruling that upheld Alexion Pharmaceuticals' claim to coverage under a $105 million "tower" of insurance for potential stockholder claims in a suit accusing the company of propping up share prices with misleading information.

  • February 05, 2025

    CVS Beats 2nd Investor Suit Over Omnicare Deal

    A Rhode Island federal judge on Wednesday dismissed a second investor suit against CVS over its Omnicare acquisition in light of a 2022 First Circuit decision in a similar suit, saying the current action should be tossed because it suffers the same pleading fatalities as the case that went before the appeals court.

  • February 05, 2025

    Chancery Tosses Challenge To $1.1B Smart & Final Sale

    Writing that nothing in a "grab bag" of stockholder claims amounted to disclosure failures, Delaware's chancellor dismissed a suit challenging the $1.1 billion April 2019 sale of Smart & Final Stores Inc. — formerly controlled by funds of Ares Management Corp. — to interests of Apollo Global Management.

  • February 04, 2025

    Judge Asks If ZoomInfo Search Result Ads Violate Privacy

    A Washington federal judge asked Tuesday if the use of a plaintiff's name to search ZoomInfo's vast database violated state privacy and publicity law because the search result included ads for other products.

  • February 04, 2025

    Del. Judge Tells Fuel Cell Co. Investors To Filter Imprecise Suit

    A Delaware federal judge on Tuesday ruled that investors of hydrogen fuel cell company Plug Power Inc. must submit more particular details to support their allegation that shareholders were damaged by the company's failure to disclose production challenges, saying it is not the court's responsibility to filter out evidence.

  • February 04, 2025

    McKesson, Others Beat Indirect Drug Reseller Price-Fix Suit

    A Pennsylvania federal judge permanently tossed antitrust claims from indirect generic-drug resellers who alleged distributors like McKesson Corp. and AmerisourceBergen colluded with manufacturers to fix prices of many medications, writing Monday the plaintiffs fail to show the existence of such an agreement between drugmakers and distributors.

  • February 04, 2025

    JBS Inks $83.5M Deal Over Ranchers' Beef Price-Fixing Claims

    One of the nation's biggest meat producers has reached an $83.5 million deal to end claims it conspired with others in the industry to suppress the price ranchers are paid for raising feeder cattle.

  • February 04, 2025

    Whirlpool Sinks Customer's Suit Over Service Plan Repair

    A Washington federal judge has tossed a customer's proposed class action over a dishwasher warranty for good, finding no "reasonable consumer" would have been misled to believe the terms covered the full cost of any repair given the "caveats" on marketing materials.

  • February 04, 2025

    Amazon Wants Drivers Locked Out Of Collective Wage Suit

    Amazon is asking a Washington federal judge to oust nearly a dozen plaintiffs from a collective action accusing the e-commerce giant of misclassifying Amazon Flex delivery drivers as independent contractors, claiming the individuals failed to comply with a court-ordered discovery deadline last month.  

  • February 04, 2025

    OpenAI Judge Rips Musk's 'Broad' Bid To Block For-Profit

    A California federal judge indicated Tuesday she'll likely deny Elon Musk's bid to preliminarily block OpenAI Inc. from transitioning into a for-profit enterprise, criticizing Musk's filings for being vague and broad and saying she'll toss some claims, while adding "something is going to trial in this case."

  • February 04, 2025

    Google Gets OkCaller's 'Incoherent' Antitrust Claims Tossed

    A Florida federal judge on Tuesday tossed for good antitrust claims from the company behind reverse phone number lookup website OkCaller.com, saying the newly amended suit does not rectify the previous problems, or if it does, the court cannot decipher the "incoherent" arguments. 

Expert Analysis

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    Exercising On My Peloton Bike Makes Me A Better Lawyer

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    While I originally came to the Peloton bike for exercise, one cycling instructor’s teachings have come to serve as a road map for practicing law thoughtfully and mindfully, which has opened opportunities for growth and change in my career, says Andrea Kirshenbaum at Littler.

  • 5 Drug And Device Developments That Shaped 2024

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    The last year saw significant legal developments affecting drug and device manufacturers, with landmark decisions and regulatory changes that require vigilance and agility from the industry, say attorneys at Faegre Drinker.

  • Exploring Venue Strategy For Trump-Era Regulatory Litigation

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    Litigation will likely play a prominent role in shaping policy outcomes during the second Trump administration, and stakeholders have several tools at their disposal to steer regulatory litigation toward more favorable venues, say attorneys at Covington.

  • Consultants Should Be Aware Of DOJ's Potential New Reach

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    The U.S. Department of Justice's recent first-of-its-kind settlement with McKinsey & Co. indicates not only the DOJ's more aggressive stance toward businesses' potential criminal wrongdoings, but also the benefits of self-disclosure and cooperation when wrongdoing becomes apparent, says Dom Caamano at Kibler Fowler.

  • Product Safety Issues In 2024 Highlight Need For Vigilance

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    A look at some of the medications and foods that led to significant class actions last year demonstrates the need for robust regulatory systems and proactive measures to protect consumers from defective and harmful products, says Jennifer Taylor at the Law Offices of James Scott Farrin.

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    Playing Esports Makes Me A Better Lawyer

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    Competing in a global esports tournament at Wimbledon last year not only fulfilled my childhood dream, but also sharpened skills that are essential to my day job, including strategic thinking, confidence and networking, says AJ Schuyler at Jackson Lewis.

  • Retailers Must Adapt As Courts Shift On False Price Claims

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    The increasing frequency with which courts are denying motions to dismiss false reference price claims signals that these lawsuits are not going away anytime soon, so retailers must be prepared for a more complex and prolonged defense process, say attorneys at Akerman.

  • Health Tech Regulatory Trends To Watch In 2025

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    With an upcoming change in administration and the release of some long-awaited rules, the healthcare industry should prepare for shifting trends, including a growing focus on health data and interest in technology-enabled delivery of healthcare, say attorneys at Orrick.

  • An Associate's Guide To Career Development In 2025

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    As the new year begins, associates at all levels should consider establishing career metrics, fostering key relationships and employing other specific strategies to help move through the complexities of the legal profession with confidence and emerge as trailblazers, say EJ Stern and Amanda George at Fractional Law Firm.

  • The Securities Litigation Trends That Will Matter Most In 2025

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    2025 is shaping up to be a significant year for securities litigation, as plaintiffs and defendants alike navigate shifting standards for omission theories of liability, class certification, risk disclosure claims and more, say attorneys at Willkie.

  • What To Watch For In The 2025 Benefits Landscape

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    While planning for 2025, retirement plan sponsors and service providers should set their focus on phased implementation deadlines under both Secure 1.0 and 2.0, an upcoming U.S. Supreme Court ruling, and the fate of several U.S. Department of Labor regulations, says Allie Itami at Lathrop GPM.

  • The Justices' Securities Rulings, Dismissals That Defined '24

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    The U.S. Supreme Court's 2024 securities rulings led to increased success for defendants' price impact arguments, but the justices' decisions not to weigh in on important issues relating to the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act's pleading requirements may be just as significant, say attorneys at Skadden.

  • Series

    Fixing Up Cars Makes Me A Better Lawyer

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    From problem-solving to patience and adaptability to organization, the skills developed working under the hood of a car directly translate to being a more effective lawyer, says Christopher Mdeway at Kaufman Dolowich.

  • Making The Pitch To Grow Your Company's Legal Team

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    In a compressed economy, convincing the C-suite to invest in additional legal talent can be a herculean task, but a convincing pitch — supported by metrics and cost analyses — may help in-house counsel justify the growth of their team, say Elizabeth Smith and Roger Garceau at Major Lindsey.

  • Musk Pay Fight Shows Investor Approval Isn't Universal Cure

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    The Delaware Court of Chancery's recent denial of a motion revising its prior rescission of Elon Musk's nearly $56 billion compensation package is a reminder of the heightened standard corporate boards must meet in conflicted controller transactions and that stockholder approval doesn't automatically cure fiduciary wrongdoing, say attorneys at A&O Shearman.

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