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January 4th, 2023
Crypto Hack Lawsuits Rise as Theft Victims Try Untested Claims
Privacy & Data Security Partner Rick Borden is quoted in the article, “Crypto Hack Lawsuits Rise as Theft Victims Try Untested Claims” published by Bloomberg Law. The article discusses Bloomberg’s analysis of lawsuits against cryptocurrency exchanges, digital wallet providers, and mobile service companies following a high number cyberattacks. In regards to lawsuits targeting companies blocked by mandatory arbitration provisions in plaintiffs’ user agreements; Rick is quoted saying, “Arbitration provisions, which require dispute resolution outside of the judicial system, aren’t necessarily consumer friendly. A losing plaintiff could, for example, end up having to pay the winner’s attorneys’ fees.”
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Other Quoted
Deciphering the New CPPA Proposed Regulations for Data Brokers
Cybersecurity Law Report quotes Daniel M. Goldberg on the CPPA's proposed regulations that expand upon and clarify key provisions of the Delete Act, broadening the universe of what entities constitute a data broker. (Behind paywall) View Article
December 12 2024
How a Realtors’ Nonprofit Quietly Funds Conservative Advocacy Groups
The New York Times quotes J.J. Harwayne Leitner regarding the National Association of Realtors’ (N.A.R.’s) spending and establishing the American Property Owners Alliance. She represents tax-exempt organizations and noted, “’It looks like N.A.R. created an organization that is a conduit’ for political spending that it may not want traced.” View Article
December 9 2024
Consumer Lawsuits Seize on Uncertainty Over ‘Plant-Based’
Bloomberg Law quotes Jeffrey A. Greenbaum on environmental marketing terms such as 'plant-based' in the context of growing consumer lawsuits alleging that the term is misleading. View Article
December 4 2024
