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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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California Federal Court Dismisses Putative Class Action Against Dunkin’ Defendants for Lack of Jurisdiction

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A federal court in California recently dismissed a putative class action by two Dunkin’ customers alleging customers were illegally charged a “dine-in fee, or other hidden fee.” Taferner v. Inspire Brands, Inc., 2025 WL...more

Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP

Spate of “surprise” ticket fee class actions target New York venues

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Beginning in late 2023, plaintiffs have filed dozens of putative class action lawsuits against companies that sell tickets to entertainment venues and events in New York. These suits arise from allegations that companies are...more

Holland & Knight LLP

Circuit Courts of Appeal Uphold Dismissal of 401(k) Fee Challenges Post-Hughes

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Following the U.S. Supreme Court's decision in Hughes v. Northwestern University, courts around the country continue to articulate the pleading requirements for a breach of duty of prudence claim under the Employee Retirement...more

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Eleventh Circuit: putative class action may proceed against airline that did not disclose fee in its customer contracts

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Takeaway:  Adhesion contracts have become ubiquitous in modern internet commerce, and we have written a number of articles about how businesses prepare their on-line contracts to shield themselves from liability generally and...more

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Divided Third Circuit Panel Holds That Waiver Of Arbitration Clause Does Not Apply To Futile Arguments

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On July 13, 2016, a U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit panel held that an arbitration clause is not waived simply because a party failed to raise a futile argument. The case arose out of a putative class action...more

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