Edward C Barnidge

Edward C Barnidge

June 19, 2020 | The Recorder

An Early Cure for COVID-19 Class Actions in California, Part 2

To the extent defendants are looking to dispose of the litigation prior to class certification and prior to costly and time-consuming litigation, several key defenses may be asserted in a timely motion to dismiss, depending on the facts of the case.

By Edward C. Barnidge and Richard A. Olderman

7 minute read

June 18, 2020 | The Recorder

An Early Cure for COVID-19 Class Actions in California: Navigating New Laws in Unprecedented Times to Win the Motion to Dismiss

In this first installment in a two-part series, the authors, two lawyers at Williams & Connolly, consider California's new cybersecurity statute; new rulings on key issues; and available defenses at the motion to dismiss stage in class actions stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic.

By Edward C. Barnidge and Richard A. Olderman

16 minute read