Episode 7 is now live. In this episode of Consumer Counterpoint, co-hosts Kristine Argentine and Paul Yovanic dive into a recent California federal court decision in Doe v. Eating Disorder Recovery LLC – a defense-friendly summary judgment ruling under the California Invasion Privacy Act (CIPA). Tune in as Kristine and Paul break down the decision
Consumer Counterpoint: Episode 5 – Deceptive Fees
Episode 5 is now live. This episode discusses the federal guidelines and California laws regulating how retail pricing should be displayed and what fees and charges need to be disclosed upfront and how to best mitigate against the risk of litigation or enforcement actions being pursued.
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Consumer Counterpoint: Episode 4 – Telephone Consumer Protection Act
Episode 4 is now live. In this episode of Consumer Counterpoint, we discuss the recent Supreme Court decision in McLaughlin Chiropractic Associates v. McKesson Corporation and the district courts that are reassessing the statutory interpretation of certain TCPA provisions where the previously accepted interpretations came from FCC Orders.
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Consumer Counterpoint: Episode 3 – Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act
Episode 3 is now live. Episode three focuses on the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA), a law that has generated significant litigation and compliance challenges over the past several years. In the episode, we discuss the history of BIPA, recent litigation trends, key court decisions, and common strategic defenses. We also look ahead to
Consumer Counterpoint: Episode 2 – Update to the Texas Telemarketing Laws
Episode 2 is now live. Episode two covers the very recent amendments to Texas’ telemarketing laws which became effective September 1. In the episode we discuss the increasing frequency with which states are amending their telemarketing laws to include requirements that are more aligned with or stricter than the TCPA and to add a private right
Introducing Consumer Counterpoint: A New Vidcast from Seyfarth
We’re excited to launch Consumer Counterpoint, a new vidcast series from Seyfarth’s Consumer Class Defense Blog.
Hosted by Kristine Argentine, Chair of Seyfarth’s Consumer Class Action Defense practice, and attorney Paul Yovanic, the series provides concise, practical insights into the consumer litigation issues shaping today’s marketplace.
In just 15 minutes, Kristine, Paul
False Start: U.S. Supreme Court Declines to Decide Whether Courts May Certify Damages Classes That Include Uninjured Class Members
Originally posted to Seyfarth’s Workplace Class Action blog.
Seyfarth Synopsis: On June 5, 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court changed course and dismissed the writ of certiorari that it previously had granted in Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings v. Davis, No. 24-304 (U.S. June 5, 2025). In doing so, the Supreme Court passed on the chance
CIPA’s Cookie Exception Bill (SB 690) Passes Senate, Proceeds to State Assembly
On June 3, 2025, the California Senate unanimously passed Senate Bill 690 (SB 690), a bill that seeks to add a “commercial business purposes” exception to the California Invasion of Privacy Act (CIPA).
After multiple readings on the Senate floor, SB 690 passed as amended, and will now proceed to the California State Assembly. SB 690
CIPA’s Cookie Exception Bill (SB 690) Referred to Suspense File & Hearing
On May 19, 2025, the California Senate Appropriations Committee, which handles budgetary and financial matters, held a hearing on California Senate Bill 690 (SB 690). The proposed bill would amend the California Invasion of Privacy Act (CIPA) by adding an exception to the statute which has the effect of permitting use of tracking technologies for
California Senate Bill Seeks to Curb Cookie-Related CIPA Litigation
This post was originally published to Seyfarth’s Global Privacy Watch blog.
California Senate Bill 690 (SB 690), introduced by Senator Anna Caballero, is continuing to proceed through the California state legislative process. The proposed bill would amend the California Invasion of Privacy Act (CIPA) by adding an exception to the statute which has the