Monthly Archives: January, 2022

The Humble Beginnings and Wild Evolution of the TCPA with Joe Apatov

“The Telephone Consumer Protection Act had humble beginnings,” our guest writes, “with the bill’s sponsor explaining that the statute would permit consumers to bring...

Aetna Sued After Basing Claim Denial on Allegedly False Conclusion

A plaintiff filed suit last Friday in the District of New Jersey against his insurance company, Aetna Inc. and Aetna Life Insurance Company. The...

Colorado District Court Release Split Decision in Marijuana Investment Fraud Case

On Monday, the District of Colorado filed a split decision on two motions to dismiss in the case of Senoria, LLC, et al. v....

Marietta Healthcare to Face HIPAA Complaint

Last week, Kathleen Tucker filed a purported class action against Marietta Healthcare Inc. on behalf of individuals affected by a data breach allegedly discovered...

Hospital Sues Rival Provider Over Staff Departures; Judge Issues TRO

On Thursday, a case was filed in Outagamie County, Wisconsin court, according to reports from The Post-Crescent. The case was filed by ThedaCare and...

The Appellate Fight Begins: Epic Games Takes First Swing at Apple in Antitrust Appeal

Thursday’s 91-page opening brief claims that Apple Inc. has restricted iOS app distribution and payment solutions, making itself the exclusive distributor for all applications...

NDCA Court Partly Grants Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings in Facebook Advertisement Case

Last Friday, Judge James Donato agreed to partially grant Facebook’s motion for judgment on the pleadings in a case alleging that Facebook inflated estimates...

Record Labels Urge District Court to Adopt R&R in DMCA ‘Stream Ripping’ Case

Last Friday, a dozen record labels, including UMG Recordings Inc., Sony Music Entertainment, and Elektra Entertainment Group Inc., responded to objections laid by defendant...