11th Circuit Clarifies Article III Standing in FCRA Class Action
The 11th Circuit reversed the district court (and magistrate judge’s recommendation) and held – at least for alleged violations of the Fair Credit Reporting Act – that the mere alleged statutory violation itself is a “concrete injury” akin to the tra... Read More
3rd Circuit Knocks J&J's 'Texas Two-Step' Bankruptcy 2 Steps Back
This procedural maneuver, unique to Texas, permits corporations to split into two new companies, one that holds only mass-tort related liabilities (in J&J’s case all talc-related liabilities) and another that holds non-talc assets and liabilities." Read More
Class Actions Spike This Year Around Collecting, Using Biometrics
A new report indicates that biometric data class actions have surged recently, with more than 110 such cases filed as of March 2022. This comes in the wake of a landmark $650 million biometric data class action settlement involving users of Facebook,... Read More
By Lance A. Harke
Defense Class Action Spending Breaks Record, Survey Says
A new survey released recently reveals that defense spending on class actions in the United States has increased for the seventh straight year and has reached a record-breaking all-time high of over $3 billion in 2021. According to the Carlton Fields... Read More
By Lance A. Harke
Food Labeling Class Actions on Rise in 2021, With Varying Results
Food labeling class actions have seen a steady rise in 2021, with courts certifying classes, others settling, and many dismissed outright. In January of this year, Subway customers sued the sandwich giant alleging that its “tuna” actually contains no... Read More
By Lance A. Harke
Crypto Class Actions on Rise Amid Increased Investor, Regulatory Scrutiny
Amid surging popularity and increased regulatory interest, virtual or cryptocurrency is facing a new legal challenge – class action lawsuits – as investors and their lawyers target this emerging asset class.
In April 2020, lawyers representing inves... Read More
