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October 10, 2025
Credit Union Beats Class Action Over 2024 Data Breach
SRP Federal Credit Union has defeated, for now, a proposed class action alleging it negligently failed to protect the personal information of roughly 240,000 current and former customers that was exposed in a 2024 data breach, with a South Carolina federal judge finding that plaintiffs had failed to allege concrete injuries that were traceable to the breach.
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October 10, 2025
'LinkedIn For Doctors' Accused In Chancery Of Inflating Data
A shareholder of a San Francisco-based networking company for healthcare workers filed a derivative suit Friday in the Delaware Chancery Court accusing the CEO and directors of overstating user engagement and deceiving investors.
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October 10, 2025
Bed Bath & Beyond $1.95M ERISA Deal Gets Final OK
A New Jersey federal judge signed off on a $1.95 million class action settlement resolving claims that the administrators of Bed Bath & Beyond Inc.'s 401(k) savings plan shortchanged employees after the retailer's bankruptcy-triggered plan termination.
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October 10, 2025
Philly-Area Transit System Rider Files Rate Hike Class Claims
A proposed class action accused the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority of "playing chicken" with the Pennsylvania state Legislature and enacting "doomsday" fare increases to force lawmakers to give the agency a bigger budget, and the suit asked a state court to undo the price hike.
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October 10, 2025
Apple Faces Class Cert. Bid In Mobile Wallet Antitrust Case
An attorney for a proposed class of credit card issuers urged a California federal judge Friday to grant class certification in a suit accusing Apple of monopolizing mobile wallet technology for its own devices even though two lead plaintiffs said they would not pass transaction fees on to their users.
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October 10, 2025
Duke Accused Of Misusing Retirement Funds In Class Claims
Just weeks after settling one benefits-related lawsuit, Duke University has been hit with another putative class action in North Carolina federal court, this time accusing it of being disloyal to retirement plan participants by using forfeited funds only to reduce its own contributions.
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October 10, 2025
StubHub Sued Over Failure To Refund Swift's Eras Tour Show
Online ticket reseller StubHub regularly reneges on its "FanProtect Guarantee" to either provide comparable tickets or refund customers if the tickets they bought aren't available the day of the concert, according to a proposed class action by a woman who says she was swindled out of thousands of dollars during Taylor Swift's Eras Tour.
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October 10, 2025
9th Circ. Upholds Tossing Dietary Supplement False Ad Suit
The Ninth Circuit has upheld the dismissal of a proposed class action alleging Golo LLC falsely marketed its supplements as weight loss aids, ruling the claims are barred by federal law.
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October 10, 2025
6th Circ. Affirms Class Status In Totaled Car Payout Dispute
A panel of Sixth Circuit judges upheld the class certification of a suit alleging State Farm systematically undervalues totaled vehicles, saying that a class of Tennessee insureds were linked by a common alleged harm of breach of contract.
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October 10, 2025
Angi Hit With Class Action Over Unpaid Wages, Overtime
A former sales representative for Angi Inc. has filed a proposed collective and class action in Colorado federal court against the internet services company, alleging it failed to pay its workers for off-the-clock work and overtime hours.
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October 10, 2025
SEC's Atkins Criticizes Del. As 'Uninterested' In IPO Reform
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Paul Atkins said he is "disappointed" by recent changes to Delaware law that he believes will drive up litigation costs for public companies and make the state seem "uninterested in reform" that would encourage more companies to file initial public offerings there.
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October 10, 2025
Profs Say Apple Used Copyrighted Material For AI Training
Two neuroscientists have sued Apple in California federal court, claiming it made use of their copyrighted materials to train its artificial intelligence model Apple Intelligence.
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October 10, 2025
Pharma Co. Escapes Suit Over Ex-CEO's Alleged Misconduct
Exscientia PLC on Friday won dismissal of a proposed class action related to the termination of its CEO after claims emerged that he participated in inappropriate workplace relationships, with the court finding the investors failed to show that the company's statements about its culture and governance were anything more than puffery.
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October 10, 2025
Ga. Medical Billing Practice Faces Data Breach Class Action
A Georgia-based medical billing practice was hit with a proposed class action in federal court over a September data breach that allegedly exposed the personally identifiable and protected health information of its patients and current and former employees.
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October 10, 2025
More Disciplinary Info On Atty Sent To Judge In Flores Case
An attorney representing the NFL in the racial discrimination dispute with former head coach Brian Flores has informed a New York federal judge of additional disciplinary action against the former attorney for one of Flores' co-plaintiffs, as the judge is investigating whether the lawyer misrepresented his license to practice.
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October 10, 2025
Nonprofit Asks 9th Circ. To Rethink Vegas Price-Fixing Case
A nonprofit that focuses on antitrust issues urged entire Ninth Circuit to rehear a price-fixing case accusing several Las Vegas casino-hotel operators of using the same algorithm to set prices for hotel rooms.
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October 10, 2025
Colo. Waste Removal Co. Settles Wage Suit
A worker who alleged that a waste removal company failed to compensate a proposed class and collective of drivers for missed meal breaks told a Colorado federal court Friday that the parties had reached a settlement.
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October 10, 2025
Government Contractor Hit With Class Action For Data Breach
A Virginia company that has provided information technology and data services to multiple U.S. government agencies was hit with a proposed class action alleging that it failed to take appropriate steps to safeguard sensitive personal information before a data breach earlier this year.
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October 10, 2025
Amazon Gets Massive Antitrust Class Action Trial Delayed
Amazon.com Inc. has got a reprieve from facing a massive consumer antitrust class action and a California attorney general enforcement action in overlapping trials, with a Washington federal judge granting the retail giant's bid to delay the consumer case from October 2026 to June 2027.
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October 09, 2025
ICE Accused Of Warrantless Arrests In Colorado Suit
Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem and two directors with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement were named in a proposed class action in Colorado federal court Thursday accusing immigration officials of making illegal, warrantless arrests of Colorado residents.
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October 09, 2025
9th Circ. Probes Buyers On HIV Drug Antitrust Claims
Insurers and health plans told a Ninth Circuit panel on Thursday that a lower court was wrong to toss their claims that Gilead orchestrated a product-hop scheme for its HIV drugs ahead of trial and for not seeing a price drop as evidence of an alleged agreement with Teva to delay generics.
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October 09, 2025
WPP Faces Investor Suit Over AI-Focused Strategy
Communications holding company WPP PLC on Thursday was hit with a shareholder's proposed class action accusing it of overhyping the success of its artificial intelligence-based media arm amid increasing macroeconomic pressures.
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October 09, 2025
Aetna Inks ERISA Deal Over Nixed Spinal Surgery Claims
Aetna has agreed to pay a class of health plan members up to $55,000 each to resolve their suit alleging their coverage claims for lumbar disk replacement surgeries were wrongfully denied, amounting to a deal worth millions of dollars, according to a California federal court filing.
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October 09, 2025
Nissan, Drivers Reach Deal To End Faulty Brake Claims
Nissan North America Inc. and drivers on Thursday reached a settlement in principle in Tennessee federal court that would end multistate claims alleging the automatic braking systems in certain Nissan vehicles would sometimes trigger and cause the cars to stop suddenly, creating an unpredictable hazard.
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October 09, 2025
General Mills Workers Must Redo 'Behemoth' Race Bias Suit
A Georgia federal magistrate judge ordered a proposed class of General Mills employees alleging their plant is run by a white supremacist clique to rewrite their "behemoth" complaint, calling their claims "very troubling" but "nearly impossible" to follow and questioning if they could survive as a class action.
Expert Analysis
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Demystifying The Civil Procedure Rules Amendment Process
Every year, an advisory committee receives dozens of proposals to amend the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, most of which are never adopted — but a few pointers can help maximize the likelihood that an amendment will be adopted, says Josh Gardner at DLA Piper.
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7th Circ. FLSA Notice Test Adds Flexibility, Raises Questions
In Richards v. Eli Lilly, the Seventh Circuit created a new approach for district courts to determine whether to issue notice to opt-in plaintiffs in Fair Labor Standards Act collective actions, but its road map leaves many unanswered questions, says Rebecca Ojserkis at Cohen Milstein.
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Plaintiffs Bar Can Level Up With Strategic Use Of AI
As artificial intelligence adoption among legal professionals explodes, the question for the plaintiffs bar is no longer whether AI will reshape the practice of law, but how it can be integrated effectively and strategically to level the playing field against well-funded corporate defense teams, says Tyler Schneider at TorHoerman Law.
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Parenting Skills That Can Help Lawyers Thrive Professionally
As kids head back to school, the time is ripe for lawyers who are parents to consider how they can incorporate their parenting skills to build a deep, meaningful and sustainable legal practice, say attorneys at Alston & Bird.
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Class Actions At The Circuit Courts: September Lessons
In this month's review of class action appeals, Mitchell Engel at Shook Hardy discusses seven decisions pertaining to attorney fees in class action settlements, the predominance requirement in automobile insurance cases, how the no mootness exception applies if the named plaintiff is potentially subject to a strong individual defense, and more.
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Teaching Trial Advocacy Makes Us Better Lawyers
Teaching trial advocacy skills to other lawyers makes us better litigators because it makes us question our default methods, connect to young attorneys with new perspectives and focus on the needs of the real people at the heart of every trial, say Reuben Guttman, Veronica Finkelstein and Joleen Youngers.
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As Product Recalls Rise, So Do The Stakes For The Bar
Recent recall announcements affecting over 800,000 Ford vehicles highlight how product recalls have become more frequent, complex and safety-critical than ever, raising key practice questions for counsel, and raising the stakes in product liability litigation, says Ken Fulginiti at Fulginiti Law.
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Adapting To Private Practice: From Texas AUSA To BigLaw
As I learned when I transitioned from an assistant U.S. attorney to a BigLaw partner, the move from government to private practice is not without its hurdles, but it offers immense potential for growth and the opportunity to use highly transferable skills developed in public service, says Jeffery Vaden at Bracewell.
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Advice For 1st-Gen Lawyers Entering The Legal Profession
Nikki Hurtado at The Ferraro Law Firm tells her story of being a first-generation lawyer and how others who begin their professional journeys without the benefit of playbooks handed down by relatives can turn this disadvantage into their greatest strength.
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Coaching Cheerleading Makes Me A Better Lawyer
At first glance, cheerleading and litigation may seem like worlds apart, but both require precision, adaptability, leadership and the ability to stay composed under pressure — all of which have sharpened how I approach my work in the emotionally complex world of mass torts and personal injury, says Rashanda Bruce at Robins Kaplan.
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Law School's Missed Lessons: How To Make A Deal
Preparing lawyers for the nuances of a transactional practice is not a strong suit for most law schools, but, in practice, there are six principles that can help young M&A lawyers become seasoned, trusted deal advisers, says Chuck Morton at Venable.
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A New IP Game Plan For College Football Players
For college stars navigating their first season under the newly implemented settlement in House v. NCAA and new NFL recruits, securing trademark rights isn't just a savvy business move — it's essential for building and protecting a personal brand that can outlast their playing days, says Ryan Loveless at CM Law.
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From Clerkship To Law Firm: 5 Transition Tips For Associates
Excerpt from Practical Guidance
Transitioning from a judicial clerkship to an associate position at a law firm may seem daunting, but by using knowledge gained while clerking, being mindful of key differences and taking advantage of professional development opportunities, these attorneys can flourish in private practice, say attorneys at Lowenstein Sandler.
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Associates Can Earn Credibility By Investing In Relationships
As the class of 2025 prepares to join law firms this fall, new associates must adapt to office dynamics and establish credible reputations — which require quiet, consistent relationship-building skills as much as legal acumen, says Kyle Forges at Bast Amron.
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A Shifting Trend In FDA Form 483 Disclosure Obligations
A New York federal court's Checkpoint Therapeutics decision extends a recent streak of dismissals of securities class actions alleging that pharmaceutical companies failed to disclose U.S. Food and Drug Administration Form 483 inspection reports, providing critical guidance for companies during the FDA approval process, say attorneys at Alston & Bird.