It is common practice for companies to utilize agreements requiring arbitration on an individual basis to avoid or limit the risk, burden, and expense of class and collective actions. However, an exemption in Section 1 of the...more
ArentFox Schiff's annual review of significant developments and trends that shaped class action litigation in 2023 has major implications for companies across the country.
From labor and employment disputes to landmark...more
3/22/2024
/ Arbitration ,
Arbitration Agreements ,
Biometric Information ,
Biometric Information Privacy Act ,
California ,
CIPA ,
Class Action ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Protection ,
Electronic Communications ,
Employees ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Employment Litigation ,
Federal Arbitration Act ,
Foreign Commerce ,
Illinois ,
Interstate Commerce ,
Logistics ,
Privacy Acts ,
State and Local Government ,
State Privacy Laws ,
Technology Sector ,
Wiretapping
As the fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic continues across the nation, consumers and businesses alike are resorting to class action litigation to air their grievances. Since the onset of the pandemic, a wide range of class...more
5/6/2020
/ Airlines ,
Class Action ,
Colleges ,
Consumers ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Events ,
Pandemic ,
Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) ,
Price Gouging ,
Resorts & Restaurants ,
Small Business ,
Universities