The California Supreme Court’s decision in Hohenshelt v. Superior Court marks an important moment for arbitration in California, particularly in the context of consumer disputes, employment disputes, and mass arbitrations....more
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The intersection of digital customer service tools and privacy law continues to generate high-stakes litigation, especially in California, where the California Invasion of Privacy Act (“CIPA”) has become a...more
7/16/2025
/ CIPA ,
Consumer Privacy Rights ,
Corporate Counsel ,
Data Privacy ,
Evidentiary Standards ,
Internet ,
Legal Technology ,
Litigation Strategies ,
Online Platforms ,
Third-Party ,
Websites
The Ninth Circuit heard oral arguments on June 10, 2025, in three closely watched appeals—Gutierrez v. Converse Inc., Mikulsky v. Bloomingdale’s, LLC, and Thomas v. Papa John’s International, Inc.—that could shape the future...more
7/3/2025
/ Appeals ,
California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) ,
California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) ,
CIPA ,
Corporate Counsel ,
Motion to Dismiss ,
Privacy Laws ,
State Privacy Laws ,
Statutory Interpretation ,
Web Tracking ,
Website Owner Liability
In our previous article, “Pay Up or Lawsuit Up: The 30-Day Countdown That’s Fueling Arbitration Disputes,” we explored the legal and practical challenges posed by California’s 30-day arbitration fee payment rule, codified in...more
On June 3, 2025, the California Senate passed Senate Bill 690 ("SB 690") in a unanimous 35-0 vote, advancing a measure that would significantly limit lawsuits under the California Invasion of Privacy Act ("CIPA") against...more
Online businesses are increasingly facing a wave of arbitration demands under the California Invasion of Privacy Act (“CIPA”) and similar laws. Enterprising law firms have been at the forefront of this trend, filing claims on...more
5/20/2025
/ Appellate Courts ,
Arbitration ,
Arbitration Agreements ,
CA Supreme Court ,
California ,
CIPA ,
Consumer Privacy Rights ,
Federal Arbitration Act ,
Invasion of Privacy ,
Privacy Laws ,
State Privacy Laws