If you’re one of the billions of people who use social media app Facebook regularly, you may be eligible to receive a payment in a high-profile settlement announced this month. Meta (formerly known as Facebook) agreed to pay $90 million to settle claims alleging it was unlawfully tracking users on non-Facebook websites. Plaintiffs claim that […]
By now, you’ve likely heard about blockchain – the technology underlying the famous cryptocurrency Bitcoin. But do you know all the ways blockchain may be able to help you increase efficiencies at your law firm? Blockchain Basics Put simply, blockchain stores cryptocurrency transaction details together with data like payment information, identity, and ownership, into a […]
Through 2022, the energy sector continues to hold major opportunities for litigators, particularly in the energy transition market. As businesses look toward a transition from traditional oil and gas to alternative energy sources, components of the large scale energy shift like renewable energy, electric vehicles, battery storage, and carbon capture are quickly becoming hot specialty […]
Mobile wallet monopoly, exploding iPhone batteries, and broken butterfly keyboards, oh my! Tech-giant Apple made headlines continually last month as it was named in several class action lawsuits for a variety of reasons. While Apple is no stranger to class actions, this was a particularly busy summer. Apple Pay Monopoly Affinity Credit Union accused Apple […]
The cannabis market is booming, and with its popularity has come an upward trend of litigation. A Reuters analysis of cannabis-related filings in the first half of 2022 – specifically focusing on civil litigations brought in the 19 states with legal adult-use cannabis programs – revealed some fascinating trends to watch in the burgeoning industry. […]
One of the cornerstones of a healthy economic marketplace is that consumers can shop around for discounts, sales, and competitive pricing for the products they need. In the case of disposable contact lens customers, a price-fixing scheme allegedly entered into by several retail players eliminated this freedom for customers looking to refill their contact lens […]
