Consumer Protection

  • July 13, 2026

    Ex-SVB Treasurer Says No Risky Actions Taken Before Failure

    Silicon Valley Bank's former treasurer defended the bank's former leadership Monday during a California federal bench trial over the FDIC's claim they mismanaged its assets before its 2023 collapse, saying he never observed anyone take actions he believed risked the soundness of the financial institution.

  • July 13, 2026

    Albertsons, Safeway Face Trial Over Wash.'s Opioid Epidemic

    Albertsons and Safeway ignored signs of problematic opioid prescriptions in Washington for years, an attorney for the state told a Seattle judge Monday during opening statements in a bench trial over allegations that the pharmacy chains failed to prevent the diversion of opioids that fueled the state's long-running overdose crisis.

  • July 13, 2026

    2nd Circ. Backs NYC Law Blocking Broker Fees For Tenants

    The Second Circuit held Monday that a lower court was correct to refuse to preliminarily block a New York City law prohibiting certain landlord broker fees, ruling that the city has pointed to legitimate government interests that warrant the law.

  • July 13, 2026

    NJ Delays Registry Aspect Of Newly Enacted Data Broker Law

    New Jersey regulators won't immediately enforce a sweeping data broker law that took effect in June, announcing Friday covered businesses have to register and pay a potentially hefty registration fee until spring, and it would consider complaints about the law's lack of clarity in policing its sensitive data sales ban.

  • July 13, 2026

    7th Circ. Nixes Clearview AI Privacy Deal Over Class Rift

    The Seventh Circuit has vacated a novel biometric privacy settlement between Clearview AI and classes of individuals who claim the company misused their public photos, saying a nationwide class representative should have signaled their agreement before the district court approved a deal containing such comparatively "meager" benefits.

  • July 13, 2026

    2nd Circ. Says Tylenol Maker Must Face Autism, ADHD Suits

    The Second Circuit said Monday that a lower court had wrongly excluded plaintiffs experts from testifying about an alleged relationship between using Tylenol during pregnancy and autism spectrum disorder and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, although the panel cautioned that the decision was not political or scientific.

  • July 13, 2026

    9th Circ. Reiterates 'Prevailing Party' In Family Dollar ADA Suit

    A woman who won an order forcing a Family Dollar store to improve its accessibility is a "prevailing party" under the Americans with Disabilities Act and may recover attorney fees, the Ninth Circuit ruled Monday, saying the lower court misunderstood precedent regarding whether a plaintiff has prevailed in the litigation.

  • July 13, 2026

    Court Economist Says Epic-Google Deal Isn't Evidence-Based

    U.S. District Judge James Donato has already told Epic and Google that he's "not going to keep" going back and forth with them about changes they want to an injunction he has to issue following Epic's antitrust trial win against Google, and now a court-appointed expert has informed him she has issues with the proposed changes as well.

  • July 13, 2026

    Wells Fargo's $50M Deal In Atty's Ponzi Scheme Gets 1st OK

    Wells Fargo will pay $50 million to settle a proposed class action alleging it knowingly helped a Las Vegas attorney run a multimillion-dollar Ponzi scheme deceiving investor victims into fronting money for borrowers awaiting personal injury settlement payouts, according to a preliminary approval order issued in Nevada federal court.

  • July 13, 2026

    Robinhood Fights Wisconsin's Bid To Block Sports Betting

    Robinhood has asked a Wisconsin federal judge to deny the state's bid to shut down sports betting offered through Robinhood's app and other online trading platforms, including Kalshi and Coinbase, arguing that the state's suit seeks to bypass the exclusivity of federal law governing such trading.

  • July 13, 2026

    EPA Floats New Permits For Proposed Coal Ash Regs

    The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on Monday floated the idea of a new permit to help more companies benefit from coal ash disposal regulations it has pitched, and also proposed approving a coal ash permitting program that Alabama has submitted.

  • July 13, 2026

    Regulators Caution On Bank Loans To Unauthorized Workers

    Federal regulators on Monday cautioned banks and credit unions about lending to "non-work authorized" individuals, issuing guidance that flags repayment concerns about such borrowers as part of President Donald Trump's push to curb banking access for unauthorized immigrants.

  • July 13, 2026

    NJ Aims To Protect Ratepayers With Nuclear Power Guidelines

    New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill on Monday signed into law a bill intended to ensure consumers don't bear the costs of nuclear power projects needed to help address the growing demand for electricity driven primarily by data center consumption.

  • July 13, 2026

    NC Loan Borrowers Seek Cert. In Suit Over Warning Letters

    A putative class alleging loan servicer Selene Finance LP sent false and deceptive notices regarding loan defaults has asked a North Carolina federal judge to certify two classes, claiming all the letters Selene sent are "false in the same way."

  • July 13, 2026

    SEC Says Crypto Service Agreement Is Investment Contract

    The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has asked a Texas federal judge to find that service agreements offered by two crypto mining fraudsters count as investment contracts, and thus securities, saying the court should grant judgment as a matter of law.

  • July 13, 2026

    FTC Secures $12M Settlement Over Edwards-JC Medical Deal

    California-based Edwards Lifesciences and Singapore's Genesis Medtech agreed to pay a combined $12 million to settle claims from the Federal Trade Commission that Edwards attempted to evade the Hart-Scott-Rodino notification and waiting period when it acquired medical device maker JC Medical from Genesis in 2024.

  • July 13, 2026

    Fiat Chrysler Escapes Action Over Warranty Extensions

    Fiat Chrysler has defeated a proposed class action accusing it of failing to extend warranties to account for time spent in service centers for covered repairs, after a Detroit federal judge on Monday said the drivers failed to show they suffered any financial injury.

  • July 13, 2026

    Blue Shield Of Calif. Beats Enrollee Data Privacy Suit, For Now

    A California federal judge dismissed a proposed class action accusing Blue Shield of California of violating the federal Wiretap Act by installing Google and Meta tracking tools on its website, saying plaintiffs failed to allege that the health plan provider intercepted their highly sensitive health-related electronic communications.

  • July 13, 2026

    Judge Halts Ohio Hemp Law In Dormant Commerce Fight

    An Ohio federal judge on Monday ordered state officials to stop enforcing a new law that reclassified hemp products as marijuana, although the order's scope is limited to the products manufactured and sold by the hemp interests that challenged the policy.

  • July 13, 2026

    SpaceX Looks To Trim Damages From Suit Over Rocket Noise

    SpaceX asked a Texas federal judge to trim a group of homeowners' claims alleging the company's rocket activity at its Starbase facility repeatedly damaged their homes with noise, vibrations and sonic booms, saying Texas law doesn't allow for noneconomic damages in this case.

  • July 13, 2026

    Hyundai Urges Arbitration Of Emergency Braking Claims

    Hyundai has urged a California federal judge to send a proposed class action over its allegedly faulty automatic emergency braking system into arbitration, arguing that the drivers accepted an arbitration provision when they agreed to the terms and conditions of its Bluelink services to obtain optional integrated connectivity features. 

  • July 13, 2026

    Colo. Tenants Say Management Ignored Roach Infestation

    Owners and operators of a Colorado apartment complex did not maintain safe and habitable living conditions for tenants, declining for years to remedy a "horrific" cockroach infestation and charging tenants inflated undisclosed fees, former tenants alleged in a proposed class action filed in state court Monday.

  • July 13, 2026

    Capital One Customer Renews Claims Over Fintech's Outage

    A North Carolina resident accusing Capital One's data processor Fidelity National Information Services of failing to prevent a power outage that prevented her and others from accessing funds has asked a district court for permission to file a bolstered version of her class claims following their dismissal without prejudice.

  • July 13, 2026

    Judge OKs Pause On Reviewing CFPB Layoff Plan

    A D.C. federal court has approved a joint bid from the Trump administration and a union that represents Consumer Financial Protection Bureau staffers to pause weighing a response to the administration's plan to lay off about half of the agency's remaining workforce, after the parties argued the president's nominee to head the agency should be given the chance to review the plan if he is confirmed.

  • July 13, 2026

    Gaming Co. Settles Usurious Loan Suit Against BHG Financial

    A couple who sought financing from nationwide lender BHG Financial LLC to open an esports gaming café has settled a lawsuit alleging the loan agreement was usurious and contained "unconscionable terms," according to an order in North Carolina federal court.

Expert Analysis

  • Future Of Fed Independence Shaky After Justices' Ruling

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    The U.S. Supreme Court's recent ruling in Trump v. Cook preserved the Federal Reserve's formal independence but could invite the president to remove board members with just modest protections, leaving the central bank's autonomy uncertain and potentially setting up fresh clashes over other agencies, says Steven Schwinn at the University of Chicago.

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    Mich. Banking Brief: All The Notable Legal Updates In Q2

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    The second quarter brought several notable financial services law developments to Michigan, including a U.S. Supreme Court ruling on state tax foreclosures, progress on a money transmission modernization bill package, and continued legislative momentum on cryptocurrency and mortgage lending, say attorneys at Dykema.

  • Justices' Ruling Alters Playing Field For State Subpoena Suits

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    The U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in First Choice Women’s Resource Centers v. Davenport will spark more federal court challenges to state subpoenas, but procedural defenses will block some merits decisions, so plaintiffs must carefully time and manage parallel federal and state proceedings, say attorneys at Troutman.

  • AI Governance Tips For Avoiding Securities Suits

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    A recent securities class action in California federal court against lending platform Upstart highlights how statements about artificial intelligence are increasingly being scrutinized not only by regulators, but also by shareholders, meaning companies should ensure oversight frameworks keep pace with the technology, say attorneys at Akerman.

  • How Cos. Can Prep For Ultra-Processed Food Legal Risks

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    A wave of litigation and government scrutiny directed against ultra-processed foods is now gaining momentum, following patterns seen previously in other industries — and food companies that recognize those patterns early will be better positioned to manage the increasing risks, say attorneys at Arnold & Porter.

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    Bass Fishing Makes Me A Better Lawyer

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    Landing a trophy striped bass and closing a big deal both require cultivating the patience to finesse — not force — your way to desired outcomes, changing course when your old approach isn’t working and learning from the ones that got away, says Jon Ruiss at Alston & Bird.

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    NY Banking Brief: All The Notable Legal Updates In Q2

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    The year's second quarter brought several notable banking law developments to New York, including a proposal to align state stablecoin rules with the federal Genius Act, fresh fair lending and cybersecurity guidance from state regulators, and a significant Second Circuit holding on preemption, say attorneys at Ashurst Perkins Coie.

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    The Most Talked-About Supreme Court Decisions Of 2026

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    This term, 11 U.S. Supreme Court decisions quickly became hot topics among Law360's guest writers.

  • Fighting The Evidentiary Risks Of Deepfakes In Court

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    Though courts and federal rules are only slowly developing frameworks for assessing digital evidence that could have been created or generated by artificial intelligence, litigators should understand what steps they'll likely need to take to successfully challenge potentially deepfaked exhibits — and fight questions about the authenticity of their own, say attorneys at MoFo.

  • What Durnell Ruling Means For Mo. Roundup Settlement

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    While the U.S. Supreme Court’s recent ruling in Monsanto v. Durnell forecloses the failure-to-warn theory that carried most of the claims against Monsanto in a pending class action in Missouri state court, it leaves untouched the question of whether the class was assembled merely to contain the defendant's liability, says attorney Gregg Goldfarb.

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    Calif. Banking Brief: All The Notable Legal Updates In Q2

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    The year's second quarter brought several noteworthy financial services developments to California, including activity around a commercial finance oversight bill, the former Consumer Financial Protection Bureau head's appointment to lead a new consumer agency, and a ruling reinforcing viable bank-fintech partnerships, say attorneys at Manatt.

  • Quantum Readiness May Paradoxically Raise Contractor Risk

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    The organizations best positioned for the cryptographic system migration deadlines and other requirements under President Donald Trump’s recent quantum executive orders will be those able to inventory their cryptographic dependencies while protecting their vulnerability road map from adversaries, says Jesse Lemon at The Beckage Firm.

  • What Ex-CFPB Head's Calif. Role May Foretell For Oversight

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    California Gov. Gavin Newsom's selection of former Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Director Rohit Chopra to lead a new consumer agency signals tougher state financial services oversight, especially for fintechs, as well as heightened enforcement activity and larger penalties, say attorneys at WilmerHale.

  • New Va. Finance Laws Signal Consumer Protection Push

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    Virginia's 2026 legislative session produced several noteworthy developments for financial institutions, including garnishment reforms, mortgage assumption requirements and debt collection reforms, signaling broader trends toward increased consumer protection, enhanced fraud prevention obligations and greater accountability in financial services operations, says Jay Spruill at Woods Rogers.

  • How Montgomery Ruling Will Affect Cos. Across Supply Chain

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    Since the U.S. Supreme Court's May 14 decision in Montgomery v. Caribe Transport II, the immediate focus has been on freight brokers and negligent carrier-selection claims, but the ripple effects may extend to shippers, logistics providers, insurers, transportation managers and other participants in the supply chain, say attorneys at Quintairos Prieto.

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