Monthly Archives: January, 2020

Telegram and SEC Crypto Debate Continues

Both the Securities and Exchange Commission and messaging app Telegram filed motions for summary judgment in the ongoing securities fraud case concerning Telegram’s initial...

Facebook Privacy Suit Returns to Trial

The privacy suit that alleged Facebook violated Illinois’ Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA) for its use of facial-recognition software to tag friends in photos...

Attorney Sanctioned for “Monstrosity” Brief

In an order issued on January 22, Seventh Circuit Judges Diane Sykes, Michael Scudder, and Amy St. Eve confirmed sanctions against the plaintiff's attorney....

Bezos Phone Hack is the Latest High-Profile Breach

The phone of Jeff Bezos, CEO of Amazon, was reportedly hacked in May 2018 after Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman messaged him on...

Independent Cinemas File Amicus Brief In Paramount Decree Case

Independent Cinema Alliance (ICA), an advocacy group, filed an amicus brief in opposition to the Department of Justice’s motion to terminate the Paramount Consent...

Law Firm Sued for Malpractice, Cover-Up

Plaintiff Muzik, Inc. filed a complaint against defendant law firm Perkins Coie LLP for legal malpractice and fraud. The suit was filed in the...

Gig Economy Seeks Injunction Against AB-5

Gig economy pioneers Uber and Postmates, along with individuals who work for those companies, filed a suit in December against the state of California...

Intuit Sued For Misleading Taxpayers Away from Free Options

On January 20, plaintiff Christian Williams filed a class action complaint against defendant Intuit arising from “Intuit’s campaign to intentionally divert and deceive lower income taxpayers who...