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Proskauer - Advertising Law

Split Eleventh Circuit Panel Eliminates Incentive Awards for Class Representatives

Last month, in a split decision, the Eleventh Circuit reversed a district court’s incentive award to the named plaintiff in a class action alleging willful violations of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act. In doing so, it...more

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Eleventh Circuit Affirms Dismissal in FCRA Class Action

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Last week, the Eleventh Circuit affirmed the Northern District of Georgia’s dismissal of a putative Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) case against Equifax and Transunion. In Pedro v. Equifax, Inc., plaintiff sought to...more

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Target's Successful Defense To A FCRA Class Action Is Good News For Employers

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Target requires job applicants to sign a “Consent & Disclosure” form advising the applicant that Target will obtain an employment background report. The form discloses that a consumer report or investigative consumer report...more

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