December 19, 2024 | Litigation Daily
An ‘Indiana Jones Moment’: Mayer Brown’s John Nadolenco and Kelly Kramer on the 10-Year Legal Saga of the Bahia EmeraldMayer Brown’s Kramer said that the case shows that countries can coordinate on returning stolen property, but the process is “long and slow.”
By Kat Black
6 minute read
December 17, 2024 | The Recorder
'Transforming Children Into ATMs'?: Roblox, Epic Games Sued for Allegedly Fueling Addictive Behavior in MinorsGaming companies Roblox and Epic Games have been sued in California state court for allegedly failing to safeguard against or warn consumers about the psychologically addictive design features of their products and promoting excessive video game use among minors.
By Kat Black
6 minute read
December 17, 2024 | The Recorder
Amazon's Audible Hit With Privacy Class Action Over Use of Tracking PixelsAmazon's podcast and audiobook service, Audible, has been hit with a privacy class action for allegedly diverting users' personally identifiable information to Meta Platforms.
By Kat Black
3 minute read
December 16, 2024 | The Recorder
SAG-AFTRA Union Health Plan Slammed With Data Breach Class Actions in Wake of Phishing AttackSAG-AFTRA Health Plan, which provides health care benefits to eligible members of the entertainment industry, was hit with three class actions in California following a data breach incident that occurred in September.
By Kat Black
5 minute read
December 13, 2024 | Law.com
K&L Gates Secures $10.5M Verdict for Washington Meat Retailer in Lawsuit Over 'Boneless' Chicken ProductK&L Gates scored a $10.5 million jury verdict on behalf of a Washington poultry and meat retailer in a suit against two companies in its supply chain that falsely advertised their chicken products as "boneless."
By Kat Black
4 minute read
December 12, 2024 | The Recorder
How Uncertainty in College Athletics Compensation Could Drive Lawsuits in 2025"There remains continued uncertainty around NIL agreements in particular—with states, the NCAA and various universities each passing different laws, rules and regulations to govern such deals," said Tim Heafner, a partner at O'Melveny & Myers.
By Kat Black
6 minute read
December 11, 2024 | The Recorder
Ex-CFO of San Francisco Law Firms Pleads Guilty to $1.3M Embezzlement Scheme, DOJ AnnouncesThe former law firm executive admitted to using embezzled funds to bankroll personal expenses like payments on Best Buy and Home Depot credit cards and renovations on three houses he owned in California.
By Kat Black
3 minute read
December 11, 2024 | Law.com
Big Tech and Internet Companies Slammed With Consumer Class Actions in DecemberA flurry of class actions pummeled the tech industry last week, targeting companies such as Amazon, Google, Apple, GoodRx and mobile gaming platforms.
By Kat Black
7 minute read
December 10, 2024 | The Recorder
'A Never-Ending Nightmare': Apple Sued for Alleged Failure to Protect Child Sexual Abuse SurvivorsApple was hit with a class action in California federal court that claimed it "knowingly" hosted images and videos depicting child sexual abuse on its storage software platform, iCloud.
By Kat Black
7 minute read
December 06, 2024 | The Recorder
'Basic Arithmetic': Court Rules in Favor of LA Charter School Denied Funding by California Education DepartmentNew Village, a nonprofit public high school that enrolls "at-risk" young women in Los Angeles, was awarded more than $250,000 and granted its petition to receive supplemental funding from the California Department of Education by a Los Angeles Superior Court on Dec. 3.
By Kat Black
5 minute read
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