Class Action

  • March 28, 2025

    Judge Orders Due Process For Removal To Unrelated Countries

    A Massachusetts federal judge on Friday blocked the Trump administration from removing immigrants to countries where they have no prior ties without first providing them with notice of where they are being sent and a "meaningful" opportunity to raise any safety concerns.

  • March 28, 2025

    Expedia Can't Get Early Win In Cuban Property Suit

    A Miami federal judge kept alive a suit from a man claiming ownership of an island off the coast of Cuba that was seized by the Communist government and allegedly trafficked by Expedia Group Inc. through hotel reservations.

  • March 28, 2025

    FedEx Workers' Wage Suit Will Wait On Conn. Justices' Input

    A Connecticut federal judge pressed pause on a class action alleging FedEx Ground Package System Inc. failed to pay workers for their time spent undergoing preshift security screenings, giving the state's high court a chance to weigh in on a similar dispute.

  • March 28, 2025

    Google To Pay $100M To Resolve AdWords Action

    Groups of Google advertisers asked a California federal judge Thursday to greenlight a $100 million settlement that would resolve their long-running class claims that the tech company overcharged them for advertisements.

  • March 28, 2025

    Walgreens Can't Trim Agent's Overtime Lawsuit

    Walgreens cannot escape breach of contract and unjust enrichment claims in an agent's suit alleging unpaid off-the-clock work, an Illinois federal judge ruled, saying that the worker claimed the company agreed to pay for that time.

  • March 28, 2025

    Labcorp Denied Early Win In 401(k) Fee Suit

    A North Carolina federal judge denied Labcorp's motion for an early win Friday in a class of employee 401(k) participants' suit alleging their retirement savings were mismanaged, citing the parties' factual disputes over whether recordkeeping fees and investment offerings violated federal benefits law.

  • March 28, 2025

    Cornell Student Loses Bid For Restraining Order On Removal

    A New York federal judge on Thursday denied a Cornell University student's attempt to bar U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement from detaining him for his Palestinian advocacy, saying the student failed to show the court can review removals.

  • March 28, 2025

    Nitrous Oxide Makers, Sellers Sued Over 'Whippet' Death

    The estate of a woman who died after inhaling nitrous oxide as a recreational drug is suing makers and sellers of the canisters, alleging they are knowingly selling them to be used as "whippets."

  • March 28, 2025

    Class Deal Doesn't Free Shell Contractor From Fed. Wage Suit

    A class action settlement in Pennsylvania state court over unpaid time spent shuttling to and from the construction of Shell's Beaver County petrochemical plant was distinct enough from a proposed federal class action that the contractor defendant can't dismiss the latter suit, a federal judge ruled Friday.

  • March 28, 2025

    Off The Bench: NCAA Wages, Coach Hacking, Tennis Tension

    In this week's Off The Bench, the NCAA fires its latest salvo against paying wages to college athletes, the legal fallout from hacking allegations against a former University of Michigan football coach intensifies, and the men's tennis tour fights back against claims of intimidation.

  • March 28, 2025

    Calif. Tenants Claim REIT Charged Extra For Pests, Trash

    A proposed class of California tenants accused real estate investment trust Equity Residential and two of its subsidiaries of unlawfully charging them separate fees for pest control and trash collection.

  • March 28, 2025

    DXC Technology Dodges Investor Suit Over Integration Issues

     A Virginia federal judge has tossed an investor suit alleging that DXC Technology Co. and its top brass overhyped efforts to reduce restructuring and integration costs after acquiring several companies, finding that the plaintiffs failed to adequately allege any actionable false statements or knowledge of wrongdoing by the individual defendants.

  • March 28, 2025

    Avis Must Face Managers' Misclassification Suit

    Car rental company Avis can't escape managers' collective action accusing it of misclassifying them as overtime-exempt, a New Jersey federal judge ruled, finding a longer time limit for bringing the suit applied because the workers backed up their claims that the company's conduct was willful.

  • March 28, 2025

    Trump Asks Justices To Allow Venezuelan Removals

    President Donald Trump asked the U.S. Supreme Court on Friday to lift a D.C. federal judge's order blocking the removal of alleged Venezuelan gang members from the United States under the Alien Enemies Act, arguing the order infringes on his unique authority to make sensitive national security decisions. 

  • March 27, 2025

    Video Privacy Law Doesn't Hit Movie Theaters, 9th Circ. Says

    The federal Video Privacy Protection Act doesn't cover companies that offer "a classic in-theater moviegoing experience," the Ninth Circuit ruled Thursday in affirming the dismissal of a putative class action accusing Landmark Theatres of violating the law by sharing ticket buyers' information with Facebook.

  • March 27, 2025

    Nuture Can't Escape Parents' Heavy Metal Baby Food Case

    Nurture Inc. cannot escape consolidated class claims brought by parents who allege the baby food manufacturer hid the presence of toxic heavy metals in its Happy Family Organics products, a Manhattan federal judge ruled Wednesday.

  • March 27, 2025

    Chinese Fintech Investors Urge NJ Court To Keep Suit Alive

    Investors in Chinese fintech company 9F Inc. urged a New Jersey federal judge to keep their securities class action alive on Thursday, arguing that their third amended complaint now includes the specific details the court previously said would make their securities fraud claims viable.

  • March 27, 2025

    EV Co. Pumped Stocks Ahead Of 'Reverse' Splits, Suit Claims

    Electric vehicle maker Mullen Automotive Inc. faces a proposed investor class action alleging that the company and a trio of its executives manipulated trading prices for the company's shares in advance of reverse stock splits that consolidated the number of shares of the company five times over roughly two years.

  • March 27, 2025

    Upstart Investors Land Class Cert. In Insider Selling Suit

    Shareholders who allege that tech-based lender Upstart and its executives participated in a $2.7 billion insider stock selling scheme can now proceed with their claims as a class, an Ohio federal judge determined on Thursday.

  • March 27, 2025

    9th Circ. Revives Monsanto Roundup Expiration Label Fight

    Consumers can pursue their proposed class claims against Monsanto that ingredients in its Roundup herbicides could form a dangerous cancer-causing substance, but not against a distributor, the Ninth Circuit ruled Thursday.

  • March 27, 2025

    Shade Store Customers Seek Class Cert. In Deceptive Ad Suit

    A pair of Washington residents are seeking to certify a class of thousands of consumers in a case alleging The Shade Store violated Washington's consumer protection law with fake buy-now ads.

  • March 27, 2025

    Alibaba Investors' Attys Awarded $108M In IPO Settlement

    A New York federal judge on Thursday granted final approval to Alibaba Group's $433.5 million settlement with investors suing the company over alleged misstatements about its exclusivity practices and its planned initial public offering of a fintech affiliate, awarding the investors' attorneys 25%, or roughly $108 million.

  • March 27, 2025

    Umpqua Bank Strikes Deal With Investors In $300M Ponzi Suit

    Umpqua Bank and a class of investors on Thursday informed a California federal judge they've reached a settlement to resolve claims the bank helped execute an alleged $300 million Ponzi scheme led by a since-deceased real estate investment manager.

  • March 27, 2025

    School Bus Contractor Stiffed Workers On OT, Suit Says

    A provider of school bus services did not pay its drivers their full overtime wages, failed to include nondiscretionary bonuses in their regular rates of pay and did not pay for the time they spent traveling to and from required meetings, a proposed collective action complaint filed in Ohio federal court has alleged.

  • March 27, 2025

    Standing Emerges As Key Front In ERISA Health Fee Battles

    The recent dismissal of a suit brought by former Wells Fargo workers who claimed high prescription drug costs violated federal benefits law shows the ability to establish standing emerging as a key stumbling block for Employee Retirement Income Security Act suits alleging excessive health fees, experts say.

Expert Analysis

  • What To Know About Insurance Coverage For Greenwashing

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    As the number of public and private lawsuits relating to greenwashing dramatically grows, risk managers of companies making environmental claims should look to several types of insurance for coverage in the event of a suit, say attorneys at Hunton.

  • 7 Tips For Associates To Thrive In Hybrid Work Environments

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    As the vast majority of law firms have embraced some type of hybrid work policy, associates should consider a few strategies to get the most out of both their in-person and remote workdays, says James Argionis at Cozen O’Connor.

  • Series

    Playing Beach Volleyball Makes Me A Better Lawyer

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    My commitment to beach volleyball has become integral to my performance as an attorney, with the sport continually reminding me that teamwork, perseverance, professionalism and stress management are essential to both undertakings, says Amy Drushal at Trenam.

  • 30 Years Later: How PSLRA Has Improved Securities Litigation

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    In the 30 years since the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act's passage, the statute has achieved its purpose of shifting securities class actions to investors most capable of monitoring the litigation, selecting competent counsel at competitive rates and maximizing recoveries for the investor classes they represent, say attorneys at Bernstein Litowitz.

  • How Law Firms Can Counteract The Loneliness Epidemic

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    The legal industry is facing an urgent epidemic of loneliness, affecting lawyer well-being, productivity, retention and profitability, and law firm leaders should take concrete steps to encourage the development of genuine workplace connections, says Michelle Gomez at Littler and Gwen Mellor Romans at Herald Talent.

  • What's At Stake In High Court's Class Member Standing Case

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    The U.S. Supreme Court’s eventual decision in Labcorp v. Davis could significantly alter how parties prosecute and defend class actions in federal court, particularly if the court determines some proof of member standing is required before a class may be certified, say attorneys at Reed Smith.

  • 5 Keys To Building Stronger Attorney-Client Relationships

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    Attorneys are often focused on being seen as the expert, but bonding with clients and prospects by sharing a few key personal details provides the basis for a caring, trusted and profoundly deeper business relationship, says Deb Feder at Feder Development.

  • Notable Q4 Updates In Insurance Class Actions

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    In a continuation of trends in property and casualty insurance class actions, last quarter insurers struggled with defending the merits and class certification of sales tax and fee suits, and labor depreciation cases, but succeeded in dismissing privacy class actions at the pleading stages, says Mathew Drocton at BakerHostetler.

  • Chancery Ruling Holds Authorized Share Takeaways For Cos.

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    The Delaware Chancery Court’s recent ruling in Salama v. Simon resolved statutory ambiguity in favor of boards seeking authorized share increases, and has important implications for litigators presenting extrinsic evidence in support of contract or statutory interpretation arguments, says Robin Wechkin at Sidley.

  • How Courts Can Filter Nonmeritorious Claims In Mass Torts

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    Nonmeritorious claims have been a key obstacle to settlement in many recent high-profile mass torts, but courts may be able to use tools they already have to solve this problem, says Samir Parikh at Wake Forest University.

  • Series

    Racing Corvettes Makes Me A Better Lawyer

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    The skills I use when racing Corvettes have enhanced my legal practice in several ways, because driving, like practicing law, requires precision, awareness and a good set of brakes — complete with the wisdom to know how and when to use them, says Kat Mateo at Olshan Frome.

  • Bill Would Bring Welcome Clarity To Del. Corporate Law

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    A recently proposed bill in Delaware that would provide greater predictability for areas including director independence and controlling stockholders reflects prudential adjustments consistent with the state's long history of refining and modernizing its corporate law, say attorneys at Simpson Thacher.

  • Opinion

    At 100, Federal Arbitration Act Is Used To Thwart Justice

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    The centennial of the Federal Arbitration Act, a law intended to streamline dispute resolution in commercial agreements, is an opportunity to reflect on its transformation from a tool of fairness into a corporate shield that impedes the right to a fair trial, says Lori Andrus at the American Association for Justice.

  • Opinion

    Attorneys Must Act Now To Protect Judicial Independence

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    Given the Trump administration's recent moves threatening the independence of the judiciary, including efforts to impeach judges who ruled against executive actions, lawyers must protect the rule of law and resist attempts to dilute the judicial branch’s authority, says attorney Bhavleen Sabharwal.

  • Rethinking 'No Comment' For Clients Facing Public Crises

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    “No comment” is no longer a cost-free or even a viable public communications strategy for companies in crisis, and counsel must tailor their guidance based on a variety of competing factors to help clients emerge successfully, says Robert Bowers at Moore & Van Allen.

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