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Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

Navigating Ambiguity in Consumer Protection Law: Insights from Bodenburg v. Apple

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Plaintiff Lisa Bodenburg brought a putative class action against Defendant Apple Inc. after purchasing a 200 GB iCloud+ storage plan. She believed that by upgrading to the paid 200 GB plan, the 200 GB would add to the free 5...more

Blank Rome LLP

California Supreme Court Hears Oral Argument on 30-Day Arbitration Fee Rule: Key Takeaways from Hohenshelt

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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

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Ninth Circuit Narrows Path for Omission-Based Consumer Claims in Baby Food Class Actions

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We previously wrote about conflicting decisions from New York federal courts on whether alleged economic damages establish Article III standing under a price premium theory in baby food toxic metals class actions. See New...more

Jackson Lewis P.C.

Mass Arbitration Rules Under Scrutiny as Live Nation Asks SCOTUS to Overturn Heckman

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On May 5, 2025, Live Nation filed a petition for writ of certiorari asking the U.S. Supreme Court to address two issues: (1) clarify whether the Federal Arbitration Act (FAA) protects arbitration agreements with procedures...more

Klein Moynihan Turco LLP

TCPA Claim Defense Bites The Dust

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A notable decision from the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has significant ramifications for companies defending against Telephone Consumer Protection Act (“TCPA”) claims. Below, we discuss the Court’s decision and its...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

California appellate court rules statutory damages don’t require proof of injury under state law

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On February 13, in a decision from the California Court of Appeal, the court examined whether a consumer must establish actual damages to pursue statutory damages under California’s Fair Debt Buying Practices Act (FDBPA). The...more

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California Lemon Law Just Got a Little Sweeter for Consumers

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On March 4, 2024, the California Supreme Court ruled in Niedermeier v. FCA that consumers forced to trade in or sell their defective vehicles due to a manufacturer’s failure to comply with the Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty...more

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Consumer Law Hinsights – September 2020

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Consumer Law Hinsights is a monthly compilation of nationwide consumer protection cases of interest to financial services and accounts receivable management companies. This edition also highlights the recently updated 50...more

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