Whether you recently bought or sold a company's securities, you could have a number of challenges to work through if the company violated securities laws, either at the state or federal level. In addition to financial setbacks, you could have negative emotions to...
Class Actions
Going over statistics on class action lawsuits
Whether you are thinking about working to initiate a class action lawsuit or participate in an existing case, it is vital to review all of your options and make the right call. Class actions offer a number of benefits, but for some people, it is better to take legal...
Data collection practices become target of class-action lawsuits
In the 21st century, a new type of class-action lawsuit has become much more common: consumers suing large tech companies over their data collection practices. Consumers want to protect their private information. These lawsuits show how that has become more difficult...
Product liability may result in class action lawsuits
When you purchase a product, you expect it to work according to the instructions. You do not expect it to harm you in any way. Unfortunately, defective products can pose serious risks to consumers. According to the Legal Information Institute, all parties in the chain...
Class action suits over employee rights violations
As an employee, you need to immediately address any violations of your legal rights. From discrimination to sexual harassment, wrongful termination and wage and hour violations, there are many ways in which employers disregard the rights of those who work for their...
Class action filed by restaurants against GrubHub
While consumers appreciate the convenience of food delivery services like Grubhub, these apps are often costly and inefficient for the restaurants on their platforms. In fact, some restaurant owners claim that Grubhub has engaged in unfair business practices. In...
What are some of the most influential class action lawsuits in history?
Class action lawsuits often get a bad reputation as serving nobody due to the often low damages plaintiffs receive. However, they are a very strong way to make change happen. It is very hard to fight a large corporation on your own, but by banding together with...
Does using baby powder raise your risk of ovarian cancer?
Product manufacturers have a duty to fabricate goods that are safe for use. They also have a duty to inform the public when certain risks exist when using a particular product. Unfortunately, this does not always happen. When manufacturers neglect to manufacture safe...
Lung stem cell therapy class action suit
Promises to consumers by businesses commonly lure people to pay for products or services that may not always end up to be or do what they claim. When seeking relief for serious medical conditions, patients should be able to trust that providers act in an ethical and...
What are the health risks associated with fracking?
Hydraulic fracturing, also known as "fracking," is a process of bringing otherwise inaccessible fossil fuels, such as oil or natural gas, to the surface. It involves using sand, certain chemicals and millions of gallons of water to smash the rocks under which the...

