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Justia Legal Guides: Consumer Protection Law Center

Justia Legal Marketing & Technology blog

They can bring a civil lawsuit against whoever was responsible for the improper practice, seeking the damages that they sustained as a result. This allows a large number of consumers who have suffered the same type of harm caused by the same defendant to pursue their claims as a group.

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Section 230 Protects BBB from Liability for Consumer Complaints–Amuze v. BBB

Eric Goldman

The court says that conduct sounds like “traditional editorial functions,” and defendants have not “altered or in any way included its own views when displaying the consumer complaints… every complaint and review (which defendants display separately) are posted without comment and input from defendants.”

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Using the Amazon Patent Evaluation Express (APEX) may subject you to personal jurisdiction in another state

Brett Trout

The seller then has four options: 1) ignore the APEX Agreement; 2) opt into the APEX program and proceed with a third-party determining whether the product likely infringes the patent; 3) resolve the claim directly with the patent owner; or 4) file a lawsuit for declaratory judgment of noninfringement. Lighting Defense Group.

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Decoding Justice: Key Differences Between Civil and Criminal Litigation

CaseFox

Understanding the key differences between these two types of lawsuits could be extremely helpful if you ever find yourself in a difficult circumstance. To seek retribution or compensation for perceived harm or wrongdoing, one party (the plaintiff) files a civil litigation lawsuit against another party (the defendant).

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Seven Tips for Reducing CCPA Litigation Risks – Lessons from the First 18 Months

Debevoise Data Blog

Since the implementation of the California Consumer Privacy Act (“CCPA”) 18 months ago, more than 75 lawsuits have been filed seeking damages using the Act’s private cause of action. The Defendant has filed a second motion to dismiss following the Plaintiff’s filing of a second amended complaint. At least one lawsuit seeks to do this.

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Guest Post: Ten Tips for Being a More Effective Plaintiff Personal Injury Lawyer (From a Defense Lawyer)

Legal Tech Monitor

It is too easy, and too often counterproductive, to wait until someone suggests mediation or the court orders a settlement conference. Don’t assume that the cost of litigation necessarily motivates defendants to settle a meritless claim. Take control of your client’s fortunes by initiating settlement discussions.

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Guest Post: Ten Tips for Being a More Effective Plaintiff Personal Injury Lawyer (From a Defense Lawyer)

TechLaw Crossroads

It is too easy, and too often counterproductive, to wait until someone suggests mediation or the court orders a settlement conference. Don’t assume that the cost of litigation necessarily motivates defendants to settle a meritless claim. Take control of your client’s fortunes by initiating settlement discussions.