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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.
Harris Beach PLLC

Food and Beverage Trends: Verdicts Against Restaurants; More Labeling Claims

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In food and beverage trends, during May 2023, the Supreme Court of the United States issued a significant ruling regarding pork farming under the Dormant Commerce Clause, holding that a California law requiring pork sold in...more

Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox P.L.L.C.

MarkIt to Market® - March 2023

Thank you for reading the March 2023 issue of Sterne Kessler's MarkIt to Market® newsletter. This month, we discuss a false advertising class action lawsuit against restaurant chain Buffalo Wild Wings. In this issue: -...more

Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox P.L.L.C.

MarkIt to Market® - March 2023: Don't WING It When It Comes to Advertising

While college basketball fans have been rushing to sports bars to eat wings and watch their teams make a run for the championship, one sports bar has been facing a class action lawsuit over its marketing of its chicken...more

Shook, Hardy & Bacon L.L.P.

Buffalo Wild Wings Deceives Consumers on its Boneless Wings, Man Alleges

An Illinois man has filed a lawsuit against Buffalo Wild Wings, accusing the restaurant chain of misleading consumers into believing its boneless wings are actually chicken wings. Halim v. Buffalo Wild Wings Inc., No. 23-1495...more

Perkins Coie

PFAS Litigation Expands Into “Mislabeling” Class Action Arena

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Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a group of over 4,000 synthetic chemicals that have been used in industry and consumer products since the 1940s. These substances are identified by their chains of...more

Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler LLP

Suit by Diners to Proceed Against Food Delivery Platforms

More than two years into the COVID-19 pandemic, and driven in part by the suspension of indoor dining, the practices of restaurant platforms and food delivery services are facing increased scrutiny. A few weeks ago, U.S....more

BakerHostetler

What Is a PFAS, and Why Should I Care? Part II - The Threat to the Restaurant and Food Packaging Industries, and Potential...

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In our initial blog post, we introduced readers to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), known as “forever chemicals,” and predicted the rise of PFAS consumer class actions and increased regulatory activity barring the...more

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FLSA and Wage and Hour Issues for Restaurants

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The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and state or local wage-and-hour statutes establish federal and state minimum wage, overtime pay, and recordkeeping requirements. All restaurants are subject to either the FLSA or state or...more

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[Webinar] FLSA and Wage-and-Hour Issues for Restaurants - December 7th, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm ET

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The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and state or local wage-and-hour statutes establish federal and state minimum wage, overtime pay, and recordkeeping requirements. All restaurants are subject to either the FLSA or state or...more

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$2.35 Million Settlement in Dickey’s Barbecue Data Breach Class Action

This week, a proposed data breach class action against Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants Inc.  was settled for $2.35 million in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas with approval of the settlement terms by...more

Ervin Cohen & Jessup LLP

Proposed Grubhub False Advertising Settlement Challenged By Plaintiffs In Competing Lawsuit

A proposed class action settlement pending in the District Court of Colorado involving Grubhub, Inc. has been called into question by would-be intervenors from a similar action against Grubhub pending in the Northern District...more

ArentFox Schiff

Class Actions Quarterly Update: How Have Plaintiffs’ Class Actions Suing For Coverage for Business Interruptions From Covid-19...

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Our initial alert highlighted various hospitality and service industry businesses suing their insurers to recover for losses arising out of closure and stay-at-home (Civil Authority) orders. Since then, thousands more...more

Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC

COVID-19 and Unprecedented: Litigation Insights - Issue 30, November 2020

In this 30th issue of Unprecedented, our weekly update on COVID-19-related litigation, we continue to see cases challenging shutdown orders and capacity limits from restaurant and other business owners, including a possible...more

Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC

COVID-19 and Unprecedented: Litigation Insights - Issue 24, September 2020

This 24th edition of Unprecedented, our weekly update on COVID-19-related litigation, sees a flurry of activity around government restrictions on mass gatherings and business operations -- including a significant ruling from...more

BakerHostetler

Florida District Court Denies Conditional Certification in ‘Tip Credit’ Case

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Tip credit issues are inherently difficult. Section 3(m) of the Fair Labor Standards Act permits an employer to count tips toward a portion of a tipped employee’s wages to meet the minimum wage (and in some instances...more

A&O Shearman

Second Circuit Affirms Denial Of Post-Judgment Motion For Relief In Putative Securities Class Action

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On August 12, 2020, the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit affirmed a decision by the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York denying a motion for relief from judgment filed by...more

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Unprecedented: COVID-19 Litigation Trends - Issue 18, 2020

This 18th edition of Unprecedented, our weekly update on COVID-19-related litigation, sees us return to what, even in these early days of the pandemic, must be considered as some of the hottest topics. Thus, we discuss new...more

Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC

Unprecedented: COVID-19 Litigation Trends - Issue 17, 2020

This 17th edition of Unprecedented, our weekly update on COVID-19-related litigation, discusses everything from insurance coverage disputes to statewide shutdown orders. Despite an uphill climb towards liability, businesses...more

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Government-Mandated Closures: Who is Liable If Businesses Fail?

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Introduction - As U.S. companies struggle with government-mandated closures—including re-openings followed by rollbacks in states like Texas, Florida, and California—a growing number of businesses, especially in the...more

Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC

COVID-19 Litigation Trends, Issue 14

This 14th edition of Unprecedented, our weekly update on COVID-19-related litigation, showcases new and evolving trends. Employers are facing claims for both doing too much and too little in response to the COVID-19 pandemic....more

Alston & Bird

Food & Beverage Digest – June 2020

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Welcome to the latest edition of the Food & Beverage Digest, our roundup of court cases and settlements affecting the agribusiness, food, beverage, and cosmetics industry. This month, the Eleventh Circuit kills a...more

Nilan Johnson Lewis PA

COVID-19: The Next Public Nuisance?

Retail businesses and restaurants have been devastated by stay-at-home orders intended to combat the COVID-19 epidemic. As restrictions begin to loosen, businesses have more freedom to open their doors, but in doing so, face...more

ArentFox Schiff

What Litigation Has the Coronavirus Spurred? Force Majeure, Insurance, Real Estate & More

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In the wake of the coronavirus, businesses and courts remain shuttered as a result of stay-at-home government orders. Businesses and organizations are grappling daily with the changed circumstances that the virus brought....more

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Is Your Loyalty Program Putting Your Restaurant at Risk for TCPA Liability?

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TCPA litigation can cost companies, both big and small, millions of dollars. Loyalty programs are a great way for restaurants to keep in contact with their existing customers and incentivize future purchases. In the modern...more

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Financial Daily Dose 4.13.2020 | Top Story: Oil-producing countries reach broad agreement to cut

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The pandemic is bringing rivals Apple and Google together in an effort to develop a system for “tracking through Bluetooth technology the contacts of those who have tested positive for COVID-19, a method the tech giants...more

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