David Carpenter

November 28, 2023 | The Recorder

Businesses should spend the time to make sure they are compliant with California's Automatic Renewal Law and the road to cancellation for users is clearly paved, according to Alston & Bird's David Carpenter, Gillian H. Clow, and Brooke H. Bolender.

By David Carpenter, Gillian H. Clow, and Brooke H. Bolender

6 minute read

August 20, 2020 | The Recorder

An analysis of 143 Rule 23(f) petitions at the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit reveals a "striking" divergence in grant rates for petitions filed by plaintiffs and those filed by defendants, according to Sidley Austin's Jean-Claude André, David Carpenter and Paula Salazar.

By Jean-Claude André, David Carpenter and Paula Salazar

6 minute read

February 24, 2016 | Corporate Counsel

Nearly three years ago, the U.S. Supreme Court held that an offer of judgment to the named plaintiff for the full amount sought could moot a collective action brought under the Fair Labor Standards Act. But the court seemed to change course in its ruling in another case late last month.

By David Carpenter and Micah Moon

6 minute read

March 20, 2015 | Corporate Counsel

The federal Telephone Consumer Protection Act understandably leaves a bad taste in the mouths of many corporate defendants, but there are signs of positive developments on the horizon.

By David Carpenter and Micah Moon

7 minute read

March 20, 2015 | Corporate Counsel

The federal Telephone Consumer Protection Act understandably leaves a bad taste in the mouths of many corporate defendants, but there are signs of positive developments on the horizon.

By David Carpenter and Micah Moon

7 minute read

January 22, 2014 | Corporate Counsel

The U.S. Supreme Court's decision in Genesis Healthcare Corp. v. Symczyk has sparked a debate over the ruling's future impact on Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 23 class actions.

By David Carpenter and James Cash

7 minute read