Worldwide: Class Actions

Oregon is fast becoming one of the most consequential jurisdictions in class action litigation. A convergence of newly enacted state laws, aggressive local judicial developments, and the powerful structural incentives created by Oregon’s statutory damages framework has made the Beaver State a magnet for plaintiffs’ attorneys targeting consumer-facing businesses.

A federal court in North Carolina has ruled that text messages do not fall under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act's private right of action for violations of the national do-not-call registry. This decision adds to a growing circuit split on whether Section 227(c)(5) of the TCPA covers text messages, with courts now divided across multiple federal circuits on this critical interpretation.

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In this episode, partner Jason Betts speaks with Michael Pelly, legal reporter at Capital Brief and former legal affairs editor at the Australian Financial Review, about the key developments shaping corporate litigation in Australia.

Winston Taylor and Hagens Berman announce that their audit of Power Five Conference revenues has uncovered over $44 million in additional compensation for Division I athletes under the House Revenue Sharing System. The collaborative audit process with the NCAA and major conferences identified previously unreported revenues, resulting in an extra $131,438 per participating school for the 2026-27 academic year.

TopGolf faces a TCPA class action lawsuit for allegedly sending unwanted marketing text messages before 8 a.m. Pacific time, violating federal regulations on permissible calling hours.

Molina Healthcare settles a TCPA class action lawsuit for $1.93 million involving prerecorded calls made to wrong numbers. The settlement highlights how healthcare companies can avoid costly litigation...

In an important new decision, last month, the Seventh Circuit ruled on the meaning of “telephone call” under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act’s (“TCPA’s”) private right of action for violations...

The Eighth Circuit's affirmation of a $1 billion settlement in Burnett v. National Association of Realtors marks a watershed moment in antitrust litigation, fundamentally restructuring how buyer-broker commissions operate in residential real estate. The decision upheld the elimination of NAR's longstanding Cooperative Compensation Rule while addressing critical procedural questions about nationwide class action settlements, release scope, and attorneys' fees. What does this landmark ruling mean for companie