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Understanding “Ascertainability” in Class Actions Now that the Second Circuit Has Said “No” To It.
On Friday, the Second Circuit Court of Appeals’ decision in In re Petrobras Securities refused to adopt what it called a “’heightened’ two-part ascertainability test in class action cases. The Second Circuit agreed…
FTC Settles With Lead Generation Firm For Illegally Selling Consumer Data, False Data Security Promises
The FTC announced last week a settlement with Blue Global Media, LLC and its CEO Christopher Kay. The company operated 38 Internet domains that solicited online loan applications from consumers. The applications…
“Give the Money to One Percenters, Not to Non-Profits,” 11 State Attorneys General Argue
On July 5, bipartisan Attorneys General from 11 states filed an astonishing brief in the Third Circuit Court of Appeals, asking that court to reject the proposed class action settlement in In re Google Inc. Cookie…
Summer Road Trippin’: The FTC and NHTSA Workshop on Connected Cars
On June 28, the FTC and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) brought together a variety of stakeholders including regulators, automakers, software companies, and consumer groups to discuss connected…
Rules Are Made to Be ….Reformed: FTC Announces Regulatory Reform Measures
As part of the FTC’s ongoing review of the needs, costs, and benefits of regulations, the agency recently announced it is reviewing the following rules: The Picture Tube Rule requires manufacturers to base screen…