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Is a national data breach law in the works?
A recent New York Times piece confirms that federal lawmakers are, slowly but surely, taking data breach and cybersecurity issues more and more seriously each day.
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Data Privacy and Cyber Security, Legislation Affecting Class Litigation
Legislative bodies continue to eye data breach bills

Since the Anthem breach, more and more legislative bodies have begun to take a closer look at the issues of data breach notification and data security in general, as several recent stories illustrate.

Class Action Ohio
Data Privacy and Cyber Security, Legislation Affecting Class Litigation
Proposed changes to computer fraud law: Companies can collect against perpetrators

Cybersecurity issues can be daunting for many businesses. But the Obama administration has proposed changes that will allow companies victimized by violations of the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act to file civil lawsuits against perpetrators.

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Data Privacy and Cyber Security, Legislation Affecting Class Litigation
The Good Faith Defense in a TCPA Lawsuit

Many businesses know that calling the wrong party could mean trouble according to the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA). In broad terms, the law forbids cell phone calls without the consent of the called party. This recent blog post sets up a potentially frightening scenario for businesses — an accidental call.

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Federal Class Action Law, Legislation Affecting Class Litigation, Other Jurisdictions
Financial Services Providers, Take Note: TCPA Background and Pointers
More and more companies are defending lawsuits brought under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA). Businesses that communicate with customers by phone or text using an automated telephone system should be aware of this helpful background information on the TCPA.
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Banking Industry, Legislation Affecting Class Litigation
Do Twombly and Iqbal Apply to Class Action Defenses?
A judge in the Northern District of Illinois recently applied the heightened facial plausibility standard to affirmative defenses and did so in the context of a Telephone Consumer Protection Act class action. It would be significant if the holding were to stand on appeal. 
Class Action Ohio
Federal Class Action Law, Legislation Affecting Class Litigation
Home Depot Hit with Data Breach Class Action Suits

Home Depot is facing class litigation relating to data breach allegations, revealing that this and other large retailers are likely to see more of these suits in the coming months. As this story details, the home improvement store's data breach has spawned “at least 21 federal lawsuits” as of October 10.

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Federal Class Action Law, Legislation Affecting Class Litigation
Legislation introduced to nullify impact of Wal-Mart v. Dukes in employment discrimination cases via 'group actions'

Legislation introduced to nullify impact of Wal-Mart v. Dukes in employment discrimination cases via 'group actions'

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Employment Litigation, Legislation Affecting Class Litigation, Wal-Mart v. Dukes

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