Recent workplace misconduct lawsuits remind us that effective and enforced policies, timely and impartial investigations of claims, and ethical treatment of the parties involved all help to prevent related additional litigations and erosion of reputation in the court of public opinion. Workplace misconduct allegations involving senior leaders rarely remain an undisclosed human resources matter. When… Read more »
July 17, 2026
For many businesses, rapid growth is the ultimate measure of success. New customers, expanding markets, investor interest, and increasing revenue are all signs that a business is poised for long-term prosperity. Growth, however, also introduces inherent risks — particularly if governance, oversight, and risk-management practices fail to evolve in concert with expansion. The rise and… Read more »
July 01, 2026
A wave of consumer class action lawsuits is proving that routine website analytics practices may create major litigation exposure for businesses. Companies that use technologies such as Meta Pixel, Google Analytics, session replay software, chat features, and behavioral tracking tools are now defending themselves against claims that they improperly collected or shared consumer data without… Read more »
May 21, 2026
A recent federal court decision rejecting a consumer’s claims concerning a popular infant formula provides an important reminder about the challenges inherent in prosecuting omission-based claims. In Huggins v. Abbott Laboratories, the Northern District of Illinois dismissed claims alleging that the manufacturer misled consumers by failing to disclose the presence of heavy metals in the… Read more »
May 18, 2026
Simple product claims may carry complex legal consequences. In Flaherty v. Kenvue Brands LLC, the Northern District of Illinois allowed claims to proceed against a major skincare manufacturer over its “oil-free” labeling. The court held that plaintiffs plausibly alleged that a reasonable consumer could interpret “oil-free” according to that exact meaning. That conclusion was enough… Read more »
May 11, 2026
