Litigation Law, Mediation Law and Arbitration Law

Errors in a recorded claim of lien, including inaccuracies in dates, party names or property descriptions, may render the lien unenforceable even if they do not actually prejudice third parties at filing, levy or otherwise.

A Florida federal judge denied class certification and dismissed a pixel tracking lawsuit against an online veterinary pharmacy, ruling that plaintiffs lacked Article III standing because they had no privacy interest in the information collected. The decision provides important insights for e-commerce companies navigating the complex landscape of third-party pixel tracking technology and federal and state wiretapping laws.

The Seventh Circuit's landmark decision in Steidinger v. Blackstone Med. Servs. fundamentally challenges whether text messages constitute "telephone calls" under the TCPA's Section 227(c)(5), potentially eliminating private rights of action for unwanted marketing texts across Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin. This ruling creates a significant circuit split with the Ninth, First, Second, and Eleventh Circuits, raising questions about nationwide SMS marketing compliance strategies and the likelihood of Suprem

Legal experts from Mintz successfully challenged a Massachusetts rent control ballot initiative by arguing that its religious exemption violated the state constitution. The case hinged on a rarely litigated provision of Article 48, making it a unique constitutional challenge with significant implications for future ballot initiatives.

The United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit holds unique nationwide jurisdiction over patent cases and specialized federal law, making its composition critically important to innovation and intellectual property enforcement. This analysis examines the Rule of 80 governing senior status eligibility, explains why eligibility dates do not predict actual vacancies, and provides a comprehensive overview of the current court's composition and its implications for patent-dependent industries.

The Ninth Circuit recently heard oral arguments on a case examining the enforceability of arbitration provisions in consumer contracts. This Consumer Counterpoint Quick Take breaks down the key legal arguments and their potential implications for consumer class action defense strategies.

For Eaton fire victims who lost homes, businesses, and possessions in the Eaton Fire, a new report published by the Pasadena Star-News is raising concerns that SCE and PG&E may be lobbying for legislation to limit wildfire victims’ ability to obtain full compensation from investor-owned utilities found responsible for catastrophic fires.

Directs federal agencies not to issue or accept documents recognizing U.S. citizenship for certain persons born in the U.S. when neither parent is a U.S. citizen, including where a parent...

The Ninth Circuit recently heard oral arguments on a case examining the enforceability of arbitration provisions in consumer contracts. This Consumer Counterpoint Quick Take breaks down the key legal arguments and their potential implications for consumer class action defense strategies.

The Ninth Circuit recently heard oral arguments on a case examining the enforceability of arbitration provisions in consumer contracts. This Consumer Counterpoint Quick Take breaks down the key legal arguments and their potential implications for consumer class action defense strategies.

The Seventh Circuit's decision in Creason v. Elanco addresses whether an employer's voluntary vacation buy program constitutes an unlawful wage assignment under Indiana law, and whether unused COVID-19 rollover vacation hours must be paid out upon termination. The court examined the distinction between compensation agreements and wage assignments, while also clarifying procedural requirements under the Class Action Fairness Act's home-state exception.

When facing the need to petition the 9th Circuit for a discretionary interlocutory appeal in federal court, understanding the procedural requirements becomes critical. This column examines the specific rules governing appeals by permission, including petitions under Federal Rules of Civil Procedure rule 23(f) for class-action certification orders, and explores the intricacies of Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure rule 5.