Edward J Bennett Matthew H Blumenstein

July 25, 2017 | Corporate Counsel

The Anthem settlement appears to represent yet another watershed moment in data breach litigation. This is a still a relatively new and rapidly evolving field, but, as more and more of these cases are filed, several recurring battle lines have emerged through parties' arguments and judicial opinions. This article discusses two such issues—standing and class certification. It also discusses the prospect of additional clarity in this area.

By Edward J. Bennett, Matthew H. Blumenstein and Xiao Wang

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