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- The Coming Wave Of Privacy Actions In The Wake Of COVID-19: Six Things To Know
The Coming Wave Of Privacy Actions In The Wake Of COVID-19: Six Things To Know
April 8, 2020, Covington Alert
As the world moves online during the COVID-19 pandemic, companies’ privacy and security practices are coming under increased scrutiny. Because class actions often follow such scrutiny, as demonstrated by lawsuits recently filed against Google and Zoom, companies should keep the following six developments on their radar as they rush to meet the demands of our new virtual reality.
May 1, 2020, Covington Alert
There were several notable developments in the first quarter of 2020 affecting class actions. Courts issued important decisions addressing whether defendants could raise Article III standing or personal jurisdiction defenses to defeat the claims of putative class members. A federal court in California called one company’s efforts to avoid its arbitration ...
March 26, 2020, Covington Alert
When consumers use their credit cards to purchase goods or services that they never receive, the Fair Credit Billing Act gives consumers the right to dispute the charge directly with their credit card issuer. As merchants cancel orders and reservations in the wake of the Covid-19 crisis, creditors should prepare themselves for a dramatic increase in consumers ...
May 16, 2016, Covington Alert
In a decision closely watched by businesses that are the targets of consumer class action lawsuits, the U.S. Supreme Court confirmed that a plaintiff asserting a statutory claim must make a showing of particularized and concrete harm sufficient to establish Article III standing, even if the underlying statute provides for statutory damages without a separate ...