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Thursday, May 7, 2026
1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Eastern
12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. Central
11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Mountain
10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Pacific

About the Program

The next session of our 2026 Commercial Litigation Outlook Webinar Series explores one of the most dynamic risk environments facing businesses today: the convergence of antitrust enforcement, consumer class actions, and privacy litigation. As regulators and plaintiffs sharpen their focus on data‑driven strategies, AI‑enabled tools, and digital consumer engagement, companies face growing scrutiny and higher stakes in how technology is deployed and governed.

This session is designed for legal and compliance professionals, in‑house counsel, and business leaders seeking practical guidance on anticipating enforcement trends, reducing exposure, and aligning business practices with emerging legal expectations.

What You’ll Learn:

  • Antitrust and merger enforcement trends in 2026, including scrutiny of algorithmic pricing, data sharing, AI‑driven decision‑making, and ongoing aggressive oversight of major transactions and Big Tech.
  • Rising consumer class action exposure, including under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act and email, digital marketing and website focused claims, as well as enforcement of arbitration provisions and class action waivers.  
  • Privacy enforcement and litigation priorities, with a focus on demonstrating that opt‑outs, consent mechanisms, and disclosures function as promised across websites and mobile applications.
  • How AI is reshaping litigation risk, accelerating privacy claims and enforcement activity, and what companies can do now to mitigate that risk.

This timely program underscores how antitrust, privacy, and consumer litigation risks are converging around data and technology. As enforcement expectations continue to shift from written policies to operational proof, attendees will leave with a clearer roadmap for managing compliance, defending claims, and navigating an increasingly aggressive litigation environment.

Speakers

Kristine Argentine, Partner, Seyfarth Shaw LLP
Jason Priebe, Partner, Seyfarth Shaw LLP
Sam Rowley, Partner, Seyfarth Shaw LLP
Daniel Riley, Associate, Seyfarth Shaw LLP

Moderator

Kenneth Wilton, Partner, Seyfarth Shaw LLP

If you have any questions, please contact Sadie Jay at sjay@seyfarth.com and reference this event.

To comply with State CLE Requirements, CLE forms requesting credit in IL or CA must be received before the end of the month in which the program took place. Credit will not be issued for forms received after such date. For all other jurisdictions forms must be submitted within 10 business days of the program taking place or we will not be able to process the request.

Our live programming is accredited for CLE in CA, IL, and NY (for both newly admitted and experienced).  Credit will be applied as requested, but cannot be guaranteed for TX, NJ, GA, NC and WA. The following jurisdictions may accept reciprocal credit with our accredited states, and individuals can use the certificate they receive to gain CLE credit therein: AZ, AR, CT, HI and ME. For all other jurisdictions, a general certificate of attendance and the necessary materials will be issued that can be used for self-application. CLE decisions are made by each local board, and can take up to 12 weeks to process. If you have questions about jurisdictions, please email CLE@seyfarth.com.

Please note that programming under 60 minutes of CLE content is not eligible for credit in GA. programs that are not open to the public are not eligible for credit in NC.

Episode 16 is now live. This episode of Consumer Counterpoint discusses the use of arbitration provisions with consumer issues, whether to have them and how to make them enforceable when considering the new consumer trends related to general website usage.

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In this Consumer Counterpoint Quick Take, Seyfarth Shaw partners Kristine Argentine and Paul Yovanic analyze a recent Seventh Circuit decision on interlocutory appeal under the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act. The court held that the 2024 amendments limiting recovery to a single violation per scan apply retroactively to cases filed before the statutory changes.

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Episode 15 is now live. In this episode of Consumer Counterpoint, Seyfarth Shaw attorneys Kristine Argentine and Paul Yovanic explore the Washington Commercial Electronic Mail Act, highlighting recent statutory changes and emerging litigation trends.

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Thursday, April 23, 2026
10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Pacific
11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Mountain
12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. Central
1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Eastern

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About the Program

We’re bringing this webinar back by popular demand. If you missed it the first time, we’ve got you covered!

Join us for an informative webinar with our privacy experts to go over the California Privacy Protection Agency’s newly adopted regulations under the CCPA, which went into effect on January 1, 2026. We’ll discuss how these changes affect businesses now and in the years ahead, along with other critical compliance considerations, including:

  • Governance of automated decision-making technologies;
  • Comprehensive privacy risk assessments;
  • Mandatory cybersecurity; and
  • Consent management and compliance with the California Invasion of Privacy Act (CIPA).

Companies who are covered by the CCPA or those concerned about CIPA compliance (on their website) will not want to miss this webinar and the opportunity to hear practical insights on managing risk and adapting to these sweeping changes.

Speakers

Kathleen McConnell, Partner, Seyfarth Shaw LLP
Yana Komsitsky, Senior Counsel, Seyfarth Shaw LLP
Vincent Smolczynski, Counsel, Seyfarth Shaw LLP
Danny Riley, Associate, Seyfarth Shaw LLP

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If you have any questions, please contact Emily Anderson at eaanderson@seyfarth.com and reference this event.

Learn more about our eDiscovery & Information Governance practice.

To request CLE credit please fill out the attendance verification form here. To comply with State CLE Requirements, CLE forms requesting credit in IL or CA must be received before the end of the month in which the program took place. Credit will not be issued for forms received after such date. For all other jurisdictions forms must be submitted within 10 business days of the program taking place or we will not be able to process the request.

Our live programming is accredited for CLE in CA, IL, and NY (for both newly admitted and experienced).  Credit will be applied as requested, but cannot be guaranteed for TX, NJ, GA, NC and WA. The following jurisdictions may accept reciprocal credit with our accredited states, and individuals can use the certificate they receive to gain CLE credit therein: AZ, AR, CT, HI and ME. For all other jurisdictions, a general certificate of attendance and the necessary materials will be issued that can be used for self-application. CLE decisions are made by each local board, and can take up to 12 weeks to process. If you have questions about jurisdictions, please email CLE@seyfarth.com.

Please note that programming under 60 minutes of CLE content is not eligible for credit in GA. programs that are not open to the public are not eligible for credit in NC.

Episode 14 is now live. In this episode of Consumer Counterpoint, we sit down with Chicago partner Jay Carle to discuss the launch of Seyfarth’s new D.A.T.A. Law practice group. Jay shares insights into the group’s multidisciplinary approach and how it’s designed to help clients stay ahead of emerging data and technology challenges.

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Episode 13 is now live. In this Episode, we discuss wiretap and tracking pixel claims under the Federal Wiretap Act and the different ways those claims are being plead and litigated, including application of the crime tort exception.

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Episode 12 is now live. In this episode of Consumer Counterpoint, we sit down with Gina Ferrari, National Chair of Seyfarth’s Litigation Department, for a practical and insightful discussion on the rise of mass arbitration. We break down what mass arbitration is, why it has become a flashpoint for companies in recent years, and how plaintiffs’ firms are leveraging it strategically. Gina shares key trends, the pros and cons for businesses, the risks of misuse and abuse, and the real‑world considerations organizations should weigh when designing or revisiting their arbitration programs. We also look ahead at how the landscape is evolving and what in‑house teams can expect next.

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In this Consumer Counterpoint Quick Take episode, we discuss the Illinois Appellate Court’s recent decision in Salinas, et al. v. Surestaff, LLC, et al., 2026 IL App (3d) 250239, which is a significant win for defendants navigating Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA) litigation. The Third District Appellate Court affirmed summary judgment for the staffing‑agency defendants, holding that ministerial involvement with a biometric timeclock system is not enough to establish a Section 15(b) violation. The court emphasized that BIPA liability requires actual acquisition or control of biometric data, not merely proximity to or facilitation of another entity’s collection. By rejecting plaintiffs’ “conduit” theory and reaffirming that Section 15(b) applies only when a defendant collects, captures, receives, or otherwise obtains biometric information, the Court reinforced an important limiting principle—one that curbs expansive theories seeking to rope peripheral actors into BIPA suits. For companies that interact with biometric systems but do not access or control biometric data, this decision provides meaningful clarity and a much‑needed guardrail against overbroad liability.

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In this Quick Take Episode, we discuss the Supreme Court’s recent grant of certiorari on a Sixth Circuit decision holding that an individual who subscribes to an email newsletter is not a “consumer” under the VPPA.

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