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Navigating Standing Considerations in Data Breach Class Actions

The growing prevalence of data breaches has led to an uptick in class action litigation based on consumers' personal information allegedly being accessed. A common theme emerging in these lawsuits is plaintiffs claiming that they were injured as a result of the breach due to an increased risk of identity theft. However, an increased risk of future harm does not mean the harm will necessarily materialize. More ›

New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection Announced Another Delay to the Effective Date for its Final Rules Relating to Debt Collectors

In January 2025, the New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) issued a Notice of Change of Effective Date (Notice), further delaying the effective date for the final rules relating to debt collectors (Rules) to October 1, 2025. More ›