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Class Action Dispute Resolution Consumer Protection Laws

A class action is a type of legal action where a representative individual or group of individuals can bring a claim on behalf of a larger group or class who share a common legal interest.
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Not All Third Parties Are Created Equal

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Motor vehicle purchase and finance transactions are rarely simple, even if they're routine from the perspective of the businesses involved. The typical motor vehicle retail installment transaction features the buyer, the...more

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UK reform of litigation funding – CJC issues Final Report recommending sweeping reforms

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The Civil Justice Council (“CJC”) is a statutory advisory public body tasked with reviewing the civil justice system and making recommendations on its development. Its Final Report responds to the previous government’s...more

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Cinq tendances récentes en matière de règlement des actions collectives au Québec

Les actions collectives constituent un mécanisme juridique essentiel au Québec, et les tendances récentes montrent une évolution marquée des modalités de règlement. Voici cinq principaux développements récents en matière de...more

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California federal court compels arbitration based on a modified sign-in wrap agreement

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Takeaway: Terms and conditions requiring individual arbitrations can effectively end many consumer class actions. But courts rigorously scrutinize consumers’ assent to such terms, insisting upon reasonably conspicuous notice...more

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Eleventh Circuit allows putative class action to proceed after defendant fails to register arbitration clause with administrator

On May 21, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit affirmed the lower court’s denial of the defendant’s motion to compel arbitration in a lawsuit against a credit union over alleged improper fees charged to the...more

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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

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British Columbia Bill 4 Targeting Class Action Waivers and Arbitration Clauses Receives Royal Assent

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On February 25, 2025, British Columbia introduced Bill 4, proposing significant amendments to the Business Practices and Consumer Protection Act (BPCPA)...more

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5 Key Takeaways | Advertising Counseling, Substantiation, and Disputes 101

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Kilpatrick hosted a webinar on May 8, 2025, focused on advising lawyers about the legal issues involved with advertising claim substantiation and handling advertising disputes. The event featured Kilpatrick lawyers Barry...more

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On Good Terms: Five Reasons Why Businesses Should Take Their Terms of Use Seriously

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Well-drafted and enforceable terms of use are an essential risk management tool for any business, particularly e-commerce sellers and online service providers. Despite their importance, however, terms of use are often...more

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6 Reasons Why Arbitration Offers Equitable Resolutions

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On the 100th anniversary of the Federal Arbitration Act, it is worth recalling that the law was enacted in 1925 in response to what the U.S. Supreme Court later called, in its 2011 opinion in AT&T Mobility v. Concepcion,...more

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British Columbia Bill 4 Targets Class Action Waivers and Arbitration Clauses

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On February 25, 2025, British Columbia introduced Bill 4, proposing significant amendments to the Business Practices and Consumer Protection Act (BPCPA). Bill 4 passed second reading on March 3, 2025. If enacted as proposed,...more

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The Latest Attack on Consumer Arbitration Agreements

The war against arbitration agreements continues apace. The latest volley comes from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, Johnson v. Continental Finance Company, LLC, No. 23-2047 (4th Cir. Mar. 11, 2025). In...more

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Court Upholds Mass Class Action Opt-Out Permitting Individual Arbitrations

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No company would relish the prospect of defending against a class action lawsuit and thousands of related individual arbitrations at the same time. But following a recent federal court ruling, Google (and its parent company,...more

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Colombie-Britannique : Réforme de la protection des consommateurs visant à limiter certaines modalités contractuelles

Le 25 février 2025, le gouvernement de la Colombie-Britannique (le « gouvernement ») a présenté le projet de loi 4, intitulé Business Practices and Consumer Protection Amendment Act, 2025 (le « projet de loi »), dont...more

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B.C. Proposes Consumer Protection Reforms, Aims to Restrict Certain Contract Terms

On February 25, 2025, the British Columbia government introduced Bill 4, the Business Practices and Consumer Protection Amendment Act, 2025 (Bill) for the stated purpose of protecting people from “unfair contract terms” and...more

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Pennsylvania Judge Rejects Loan Provider’s Effort to Enforce Arbitration and Class Action Waiver Clauses Found in Smartphone App

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For the past decade, many courts have found class action waivers in consumer contracts to be valid and enforceable under the Federal Arbitration Act. However, recently, the Allegheny Court of Common Pleas in Pittsburgh...more

Morris, Manning & Martin, LLP

Mass Arbitration: Managing the Risk and Complexities

For over three decades, arbitration has offered an efficient and cost-effective mechanism for resolving consumer disputes. Companies across a variety of industries, including telecommunications, retail and the gig economy,...more

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