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Recent Wiretapping Class Action Dismissal Offers Compliance Lessons
In late March, an online retailer successfully asserted consent as a complete defense to a putative Pennsylvania Wiretapping and Electronic Surveillance Control Act of 1978 (WESCA) class action lawsuit, resulting in the dispositive dismissal of the action….By: Baker Donelson
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Tariff Turbulence: Legal Risks Rising as Counterfeits and Dupes Surge
Recent tariff increases are not only disrupting beauty brands’ supply chains and pricing strategies—they’re also amplifying legal risks associated with counterfeit and “dupe” products. As authentic goods become costlier, consumers are increasingly tempted by lower-priced alternatives, inadvertently fueling the counterfeit market….By: Fenwick & West LLP
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Ohio Ruling Highlights Timing Importance for Naming Defendants in Injury Claims
An recent Ohio appellate court decision reinforces a critical point for plaintiffs and a crucial defense strategy for defendants: if you don’t properly and timely name individual employees/agents in a lawsuit, you may lose your claim against their employer….By: Kohrman Jackson & Krantz LLP
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Product Liability Update – April 2025
Foley Hoag LLP publishes this quarterly Update primarily concerning developments in product liability and related law from federal and state courts applicable to Massachusetts, but also featuring selected developments for New York and New Jersey. If you find this update useful, please encourage your colleagues. Included in this Issue: MASSACHUSETTS – – Massachusetts Federal Court…
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Proving Negligence After a Slip and Fall in California
Slip and fall incidents are among the most common types of accidents in California and elsewhere. In public spaces like businesses, nearly nine out of ten high-risk areas have no safety measures in place. If you’ve suffered injuries, you have the right to pursue compensation….By: Maison Law
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Salus Group Confirms Data Breach Following October 2024 Cybersecurity Incident
On April 8, 2025, Benefits Partner, LLC dba Salus Group filed a notice of data breach with the Attorney General of Texas after discovering that an unauthorized party was able to access an employee’s email account. In this notice, Salus Group explains that the incident resulted in an unauthorized party being able to access consumers’…
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Markets Soar After Trump Backs Down on Tariffs
The S&P 500 rose 9.5 percent after President Trump announced he would pause his “reciprocal” tariffs for 90 days, but economists warned that American importers were not out of danger.
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Ukrainians Mourn Many Killed in Russian Strike Near Playground
A Russian missile strike near a playground in central Ukraine killed 19 people, including nine children. The attack was a painful reminder that a cease-fire remains as distant as ever.
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For U.S. and China, a Risky Game of Chicken With No Off-Ramp in Sight
China’s latest move: an additional 50 percent tariff on U.S. goods. Neither side wants to look weak by backing down, but a collapse of their trade ties could have profound consequences.
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Islamic State Regains Strength in Syria
The U.S. has sent more forces to Syria, tamping down on the immediate threat, but experts warn that the extremist group could break thousands of hardened fighters out of prison.
