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Court Upholds Fraud and Negligent Misrepresentation Claims in School Bus Camera Class Action Lawsuit

In a significant step forward for our clients and the proposed class they represent, the Supreme Court of the State of New York, Nassau County, denied key parts of the Town of Hempstead’s motion to dismiss claims in a class action lawsuit challenging its implementation of the Stop-Arm Camera Program.

Help for Hacked Bank Accounts: EFTA Now Covers Fraudulent Wire Transfers

The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York has issued a new decision holding that the Electronic Fund Transfer Act (EFTA) applies to unauthorized debits from consumer accounts tied to fraudulent wire transfers.

Supreme Court Denies Certiorari in Holbrook Case

Lawyers don’t usually post about cases they’ve lost, but our case against the Tennessee Valley Authority was so fascinating, and our loss so heart-rendering, that I thought it worth sharing with colleagues and friends.

“No News” is “Good News” on the Restatement of Consumer Contracts.

The defeat of the proposed Restatement of Consumer Contracts Law is good news for consumers.

Blog Categories

Consumer Protection Blog

The Supreme Court is increasingly empowering unscrupulous companies to take advantage of customer and employees by using forced arbitration clauses. Explore recent efforts to fight back against the use of forced arbitration. If you have been stymied by a forced arbitration clause, please contact us to see if we can help.

Holocaust Art Repatriation Blog

The Nazis war crimes included the systematic looting of priceless art and artifacts. U.S. Courts have offered some relief. Explore recent events in the efforts to repatriate art looted by the Nazis. If you are an heir to artifacts looted during the Holocaust, please contact us to see if we can help.

Insurance Coverage Blog

From cybersecurity to business interruption to professional liability, follow the most recent events in the insurance coverage industry. If your insurer has denied your claim, please contact us to see if we can help.

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