Insights on Complex Litigation

Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA) class action lawsuits were heavily litigated again in 2022, as plaintiffs continued to target companies using biometric technology and their vendors. At the same time, avoiding liability continued to be a challenge for businesses defending BIPA cases

On November 3, 2022, two consumers filed a putative class action complaint against a fast fashion company, claiming that the apparel company’s “Conscious Choice” clothing line deceived consumers into buying products labeled as made from environmentally friendly materials.

As discussed in a blog post last year, Uber learned the hard way that with online agreements, it can take more than a simple provision stating “all disputes must be arbitrated” to ensure that your customers cannot sue you in a court of law.

ArentFox Schiff is pleased to announce that Partner Bernice K. Leber has received special recognition that is awarded annually to a female litigator who has distinguished herself in Federal or State Courts in New York and shown a commitment to mentoring young attorneys in the legal community.

ArentFox Schiff has been recognized with 53 top rankings in the 2023 edition of US News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms.”

Many states are now enacting laws to further promote pay transparency, and if you have employees in those jurisdictions, you need to take note. Not surprisingly, California’s Pay Transparency Act is a leading example of this and has a number of important and new requirements.

Holton-Arms, an independent college-prep school for girls and young women, has been awarded $2.5 million in damages from construction company HSU Contracting, LLC after the court upheld Holton-Arms’ termination for cause of HSU’s construction contract and claims for damages.

ArentFox Schiff is pleased to announce the firm is being recognized by Global Citizen Experience (GCE) Lab School in Chicago for donating more than $250,000 in pro bono legal services. 

While I can’t remember anything specific from my 1-L Contracts class, I’m sure that is where I first was exposed to the concept that an integration clause could prevent a party to a written contract from claiming that other terms had been agreed to orally but, for some reason, had not been memorialized in the document.

In an article for the American Bar Association’s Franchise Law Journal, Partner Ann MacDonald and Kylie Wood discuss the challenges franchise entities face when participating in Rule 30(b)(6) depositions, and how thoughtful preparation helps franchisors avoid common pitfalls.

Michael Showalter and his co-host will lead a panel discussion on citizen suits under environmental laws, on October 4, 2022.

ArentFox Schiff is pleased to announce the expansion of its Intellectual Property Litigation group with the addition of Partner Christopher S. Schultz in the firm’s Boston office.

On September 21, 2022, after a four-week jury trial and on the morning of closing arguments, Douglas Anderson accepted a settlement of $95 million for his claims for wrongful removal as an owner and manager of Simplex, the proprietary trading firm he co-founded.

In its upcoming October 2022 Term, the US Supreme Court is set to take challenge how states are permitted to exercise jurisdiction over corporations. Mallory v. Norfolk Southern Railway Co., No. 21-1168, offers the Court a prime opportunity to clarify the boundaries of “general jurisdiction.”

ArentFox Schiff secured an important victory for Azurity Pharmaceuticals, Inc. when the US Court of Appeals for the First Circuit found that the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act permits a pharmaceutical company to pursue false advertising claims against a compounding pharmacy, Edge Pharma, LLC.

ArentFox Schiff is pleased to announce that Partner Maggie Hickey has been listed among Crain’s Chicago Business’ Notable Women in Law for 2022, her third time being included on the list.

ArentFox Schiff is pleased to announce that 121 attorneys have been recognized by The Best Lawyers in America 2023, with an additional six attorneys highlighted as “Lawyers of the Year” and 40 attorneys listed as “Ones to Watch.”

ArentFox Schiff is pleased to announce that the firm and two partners have been shortlisted for the annual LMG Life Sciences Americas Awards.

Partner Jill Steinberg spoke with The American Lawyer about ArentFox Schiff’s new Reproductive Health Task Force and the legal challenges that were created when the US Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade.

Maggie Hickey will serve as a panelist at the Third Annual Hot Trends in SEC and DOJ Enforcement Conference on July 13, 2022.

ArentFox Schiff LLP announced today the launch of its Reproductive Health Task Force to counsel clients on legal issues stemming from the repeal of Roe v. Wade.

ArentFox Schiff is pleased to announce that the firm has again been ranked by Managing Intellectual Property magazine as IP Stars.

Partner Ann MacDonald, Vice Chair of DRI’s Retail and Hospitality Committee, is presenting at the organization’s 2022 Retail and Hospitality Litigation Seminar on June 24, 2022 in Atlanta.

Under the so-called “American Rule,” a party that prevails in litigation typically is not entitled to recover the costs, expenses and legal fees it has to expend to secure a judgment in its favor.

ArentFox Schiff is pleased to announce that Managing IP has recognized six of our attorneys as 2022 IP Stars. Imron T. Aly, James Bindseil, Wib Chesser, Craig Gelfound, Kevin Nelson, and Sailesh K. Patel are listed as Patent Stars.