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The Legal Intelligencer

California Implements New Law Banning Medical Debt From Credit Reports

With its new law, California joins a dozen other states that have restricted the use of medical debt in credit decisions.
7 minute read

Law.com

Judge Dismisses Microplastics Suit Against Evian's 'Natural Spring Water'

In "Daly v. Danone Waters of America," the court determined that the plaintiffs' claims were preempted by federal regulation.
5 minute read

The Recorder

'We Are Prepared to Fight': Governor Calls Special Session to Fund Legal Attacks on Trump Policies

"We have thought in detail about where and when we sue, and on what grounds," California Attorney General Rob Bonta said. "The most important thing to know is we're ready."
4 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

NJ Appellate Division Holds 'Clickwrap' Arbitration Provision Enforceable

"For consumers, the decision underscores the need to carefully review any terms of use or terms of service attached to a website or app," write Day Pitney's Michael L. Fialkoff and Andrew R. Ingalls
5 minute read

Corporate Counsel

FTC Sues Cash-Advance Fintech Dave, Says It Deceives the 'Financially Vulnerable'

The Los Angeles-based company defended its business practices and called the enforcement action "regulatory overreach."
4 minute read

New York Law Journal

FTC's New 'Click To Cancel' Rule Is Here, But Will It Survive Judicial Challenge?

Businesses that haven't adjusted click-to-cancel procedures face legal consequences. Andrew Lustigman and Morgan Spina discuss the impact on various industries, from subscription services to telemarketing companies and the legal compliance obligations associated with continuity programs.
9 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Policy Wonks' Obsession: What Will Tuesday's Election Mean for FTC Firebrand Khan?

"The Senate needs to turn Republican, or she may be there for a long time," said Douglas Ross, a University of Washington law professor.
6 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

'Must Be Stopped': New Nationwide Class Action Targets 'Junk Fees'

"With our clients, we are taking a stand for families across the country and are committed to securing damages for affected families and injunctive relief to prevent further harm," plaintiffs lawyer Shana Khader said.
4 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Old Laws, New Tricks: Lawyers Using Patchwork of Creative Legal Theories to Target New Tech

"Most of the litigation to date is novel, and a win in one court doesn't necessarily scare away the plaintiff's counsel from trying over and over again, or from flooding every website that their clients come in contact with and sending a demand letter," said Bethany Lukitsch, a BakerHostetler partner.
6 minute read

The Recorder

California Supreme Court to Consider Reach of Two Data Privacy Laws

Lawyers for petitioner Illuminate Education Inc. wrote that an appellate court's recent interpretation of the Confidentiality of Medical Information Act and the Customer Records Act could lead to "perverse consequences."
4 minute read

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