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National Law Journal

FTC's Ban on Fake Consumer Reviews Includes Monetary Recovery Despite High Court Ruling

"We're going to see a lot more enforcement by the FTC specifically because this rule now provides a path for them to seek monetary remedies, which they haven't had," said Kathleen Benway, a partner at Alston & Bird.
3 minute read

Texas Lawyer

$39M Jury Verdict Awarded in Novel Mesothelioma Case

Plaintiffs' lead attorney Mark Linder emphasized this is the first mesothelioma lawsuit that proceeded from this type of exposure.
6 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Lacking Votes but Not Vigor, GOP FTC Members Trying to Slow Down Lina Khan's Steamrolling Majority Any Way They Can

"The pushback doesn't change what the commission is going to do. But I think it does make staff and the majority button things up a bit more," said John Villafranco, a partner at Kelley Drye Warren.
12 minute read

National Law Journal

Former Feds Flock to Big Law Amid 'Robust Demand' for Enforcement Counsel

Weil, Milbank and Mayer Brown have recruited former Federal Trade Commission, Justice Department and SEC enforcement and litigation officials in Washington.
4 minute read

Daily Business Review

Lyft Seeks to Compel Arbitration in Lawsuit, but Plaintiff Claims Terms Do Not Match What Happened

"Our client had to commit to more things than what he agreed to arbitrate. I say with reference to what Disney tried to do in Orlando trying to apply not the same service as what those people got at Disney when they went to a restaurant," said Aaron Davis, who represents the plaintiff.
4 minute read

The Recorder

A Sliver of Forever Chemical Allegations Allowed to Proceed Against Prime Hydration Beverage, Judge Rules

"Castillo alleges that the dangerous chemicals present in the Grape Sports Drink compromised its safety and fitness for consumption The FAC states that PFAS found in Defendant's product are 'poisonous or deleterious' and 'indisputably linked to negative health consequences.' Further, the PFOA and PFOS found in the product exceed the EPA's recommended limit for drinking water. These allegations are sufficient at this stage," wrote U.S. District Judge Araceli Martínez-Olguín.
4 minute read

Texas Lawyer

Texas Law Firms Bring Class Action Over Parking Fines

The plaintiffs are moving for damages and injunctive relief to stop Metropolis' practice of issuing parking violation fines.
4 minute read

Legaltech News

LOKKER Launches Consent Management Tool, Expanding Its Privacy Compliance Suite

The tool focuses on tracking the various pixels and cookies that may collect consumer data, and then works to build an infrastructure to block them, if necessary.
3 minute read

The Recorder

Business Groups Leverage California Ballot-Box Threats to Curb Plaintiffs' Power

Legislative deals to amend PAGA and California's lemon law were driven by interest groups who otherwise couldn't gain traction in California's Democratic-dominated Legislature.
4 minute read

The Recorder

Judge Denies Mobile Gaming Company's Motion to Compel Arbitration in Class Action

U.S. District Judge Edward Chen ruled that "the agreement to arbitrate is unconscionable and thus not enforceable."
3 minute read

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