Top News Clips for the Week of December 5-11
A selection of the need-to-know civil justice news for the week of December 5-11.
If You Can’t Beat ‘Em… Sue ‘Em?
As traditional taxis have lost market share to ride-sharing aps they have gone on the offensive. Legislative and regulatory tactics have failed to stop people from flocking to companies like Uber and Lyft, and PR campaigns designed to deter riders from embracing new technology have fallen flat, but the sharing economy may yet meet its demise. There are a number of lawsuits working their way through the court system that would undermine the business model that is toppling the taxi cartel.
Top News Clips for the Week of October 31-November 6
A selection of the need-to-know civil justice news for the week of October 31-November 6.
Top News Clips for the Week of October 24-30
A selection of the need-to-know civil justice news for the week of October 24-30.
Top News Clips for the Week of October 10-16
A selection of the need-to-know civil justice news for the week of October 10-16.
An Update on the Fan Who is Suing the NFL Because Going to the Super Bowl is Expensive
The New Jersey Consumer Fraud Act is a very convoluted law that regulates virtually everything bought and sold in the state of New Jersey. It is also the genesis of hundreds of lawsuits. One CFA lawsuit we’ve been closely following is Josh Finkelman’s battle against the NFL over the price of Super Bowl tickets (the case even made our CFA Hall of Shame).
Just Mayo Saga Shows Interplay Between Regulation & Litigation
It has been almost a year since we first brought the plight of Just Mayo to your attention. The popular start-up company that makes egg-less food products has been entangled in multiple legal battles over the past year all because there is federal definition of mayonnaise. Yes, you read that right, there is a federal definition of mayonnaise, and it’s spurring litigation.
An Update on Potential Changes to the Federal Class Action Rules
For the past 10 years, the vast majority of all class actions have been tried in the federal courts rather than the state courts thanks to the enactment of the federal Class Action Fairness Act (CAFA). The judiciary is now having a discussion about the rules governing such suits, namely FRCP 23.
Top News Clips for the Week of September 26-October 2
A selection of the need-to-know civil justice news for the week of September 26-October 2.
Kick ‘Em When They’re Down: When Regulation Triggers Litigation
One of the things that struck a chord with attendees of our recent legal reform conference was our discussion of class actions that are filed in the wake of government enforcement actions. Under these circumstances, companies end up taking a double hit - first from government regulators, and then from plaintiffs’ attorneys acting under the cloak of consumer protection. Hastily filed consumer class actions can compromise the government’s ability to effectively regulate, and often provide only marginal additional benefits to consumers, yet they are increasingly common. In just the past few days, news broke that two such cases have been filed in New Jersey shortly after high-profile government enforcement actions were announced.