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FTC & Privacy: Will the FTC's Rulemaking Push Result in New Privacy Rules?
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is laying the groundwork to test the scope of its rulemaking authority. On March 25, 2021, FTC Acting Chairwoman Rebecca Slau
FTC Lays Groundwork for Rulemakings: Are New Substantive Competition Rules Coming?
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) appears poised to begin testing the scope of its rulemaking authority, including new substantive competition rules for the fi
Erin Bosman and Arturo Gonzalez Named to Law360's 2021 Editorial Advisory Board
Erin Bosman and Arturo Gonzalez have been named to Law360's 2021 Editorial Advisory Board. These boards provide feedback on Law360's coverage and expert insight
AMG Capital v. FTC – SCOTUS Strips the FTC of a Critical Enforcement Tool
In a unanimous decision reversing the Ninth Circuit, the Supreme Court in AMG Capital v. FTC ended a federal circuit split and squarely held that the FTC lacks
Erin Bosman and Julie Park Receive "Readers' Choice" Awards 2021
JD Supra has recognized Morrison & Foerster as part of its Readers’ Choice Awards. The Awards recognize top authors and firms whose articles were read by C-suit
Second Circuit Affirms Class Decertification Based on Inadequate Representation
Class certification is often discussed as a “stage” of litigation, but the Second Circuit’s recent decision in Jin v. Shanghai Original, Inc. et al[1] is a good
Relief for the Unharmed: Supreme Court Considers Whether Article III & Rule 23 Permit Certification Where Most Class Members are Uninjured (Ramirez v. TransUnion)
The United States Supreme Court has repeatedly declined to resolve a question that has sharply divided the Circuits: whether a class may be certified even thoug
Much-Anticipated Supreme Court Ruling Limits the TCPA’s Definition of an Autodialer
The Supreme Court has issued its much-anticipated ruling in Facebook v. Duguid, impacting many pending TCPA cases nationwide and providing guidance to the many
Close Enough: Horseshoes, Hand Grenades, and Specific Personal Jurisdiction
How close a connection does there need to be between a lawsuit and the defendant’s in-state activities for specific personal jurisdiction to apply? The Supreme
Consumer Product Safety Enforcement To Heat Up Under Biden Administration
More aggressive enforcement actions and increased regulatory activities under the Biden Administration are here. In President Biden’s first weeks, he is making