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Partner Carol C. Villegas and Associate Garrity Kuester are the authors of the insightful article “Social Media Warning Laws Boost Consumer Rights, Protection,” published by @BLaw, in which they explore how recently enacted social media warning-label laws are increasing consumer protection opportunities and supporting a changing litigation landscape. The potential harms of social media’s addictive features, which disproportionately affect children and young adults, have garnered significant attention in recent years, causing some states to respond by enacting laws requiring social media platforms to display warnings about the potential risks of using their platforms. In this article, Carol and Garrity examine how the rise of social media warning-label statues signals an important shift toward holding social media companies accountable and strengthening the regulatory framework governing platform design and disclosure practices. The authors highlight the legislative momentum of the past year and recent litigation efforts and conclude that these new warning-label laws “are shaping public policy, guiding regulatory action, and informing judicial interpretation—all of which serve to increase consumer protection online.” Read the full article here: labaton.com/news-insights/… #ConsumerProtection #DataPrivacy #BloombergLaw #ClassActionLitigation

In our latest Investor Alert, Partner Christine M. Fox and Associate Adam Federer explore how, following a shift in policy at the SEC, shareholders are turning to litigation to push back against companies seeking to exclude shareholder proposals from proxy consideration. As the SEC has shifted to a more hands-off approach that potentially diminishes institutional investors’ ability to engage with companies on important governance issues, shareholders have effectively taken matters into their own hands. Pointing to recent examples of shareholder victories in federal courts, Christine and Adam emphasize that litigation in this area “can serve as an effective means for investors to challenge the exclusion of their proposals.” labaton.com/news-insights/… #InvestorAlert #Securities #Litigation #ProxySeason #SEC #ShareholderRights #Rule14a8

On March 13, 2026, Partner Jonathan D. Waisnor presented on the “Fundamentals of Consumer Arbitration and Class Actions in 2026” at Practising Law Institute’s Consumer Financial Services Fundamentals 2026, a dynamic educational program that explored key developments and emerging trends in the consumer finance industry that are shaping the legal and regulatory landscapes. In this engaging session, Jonathan examined the key distinctions between arbitration and litigation, and the strategies involved in pursuing each approach. He also provided an overview of mass arbitrations—proceedings in which hundreds or thousands of claimants bring parallel claims alleging similar conduct by the same defendant. pli.edu/programs/consu… #MassArbitration #ConsumerFinancialLaws #ClassCertification

Labaton Keller Sucharow is honored to have been recognized in two categories at @BenchLitigation's 17th Annual U.S. Awards Ceremony, recognizing the country's most distinguished firms and litigators for their work over the past 12 months. The Firm was named “Plaintiff Firm of the Year,” reflecting our continued success and commitment to delivering exceptional results for wronged investors and consumers through precedent setting achievements that have earned us a reputation as a global force in litigation. Partner Carol Villegas was named “Plaintiff Litigator of the Year” in recognition of her outstanding achievements that continue to advance the legal industry in impactful ways. “This recognition reflects the dedication, talent, and collaboration of our entire team. I am incredibly proud of the work our attorneys and business professionals do every day to deliver results for investors and consumers and to advance accountability in the marketplace,” noted Chairman Eric J. Belfi. We are proud to continue to be recognized as an unyielding advocate and trusted partner on behalf of investors and consumers holding corporations accountable and driving meaningful change across industries. labaton.com/news-insights/… #BenchmarkLitigation #PlaintiffFirmoftheYear #PlaintiffLitigatoroftheYear #Securities #ConsumerProtection #DataPrivacy #ShareholderRights #Litigation

On Friday, March 13, 2026, Partner Lauren A. Ormsbee will moderate the panel “Standing Still: Section 11 and the Traceability Problem” for the Institute for Law and Economic Policy (ILEP)’s March Symposium: The 30th Anniversary of the PSLRA. Joined by Professor Joshua Mitts of Columbia Law School, Professor Daniel J. Taylor of the Wharton School, and Boris Feldman of Freshfields, this panel will explore the challenges of the “tracing” requirement in Section 11 securities litigation. The discussion will also examine the implications of recent case law, including Slack v. Pirani, and what these developments mean for future securities offerings, investor standing, and the viability of Section 11 claims. Co-founded in 1995 by Edward Labaton, the ILEP is a highly regarded public policy research and educational foundation whose mission is to preserve, study, and enhance investor and consumer access to the civil justice system. Read more about the panel here: ilep.org/events/event/m… #ILEP #PSLRA

Partner Carol C. Villegas spoke with @Law360 about the upcoming Supreme Court argument in Salazar v. Paramount Global, a matter that could have major implications for consumer protection and data privacy litigation. As legislation addressing tracking technologies used for targeted advertising has yet to be enacted on a federal level, the plaintiffs’ bar has increasingly turned to older statues like the Video Privacy Protection Act (VPPA), which was enacted in 1988 to prohibit the unauthorized disclosure of certain personal information belonging to "consumers" that rent, purchase, or subscribe to "a video tape service provider.” This rising tide of data privacy litigation raises broader questions about how courts should interpret laws that predate modern technological capabilities. Salazar brings one of these disputes to the forefront. In the case, Plaintiff Michael Salazar alleged that Paramount Global violated the VPPA by sharing personal information about its newsletter subscribers with Facebook, but a divided Sixth Circuit found that Salazar didn't qualify as a "consumer" under the statute because he wasn't someone who subscribed specifically to audiovisual materials, conflicting with the Second and Seventh circuits' broader view of what qualifies as a “consumer” under the VPPA. In the upcoming SCOTUS debate, Carol anticipates that the Plaintiff will argue that limiting the application of the VPPA to consumers who directly subscribe to audiovisual content would leave them unprotected when it comes to the broader sharing of their personal data. A serious concern for consumers, as “we would obviously want an outcome that gives consumers more control over the collection of their personal information and allows them to be protected whenever their information is shared." However, Carol notes that the plaintiffs’ bar will not be deterred, no matter the outcome. If SCOTUS limits the application of the VPPA, plaintiffs will need to "get a little more creative" about how they plead their complaint, pointing to the increasing consensus among the population “that we need to be paying attention to what's happening online and the type of personal information that's being shared, which is likely to result in more cases being filed around these issues.” Read the full article here: law360.com/appellate/arti… #Law360 #SCOTUS #ConsumerProtection #DataPrivacy #VPPA

Labaton Keller Sucharow is pleased to present The Advocate: 2025 Year-End Report, our biannual update on mass arbitration cases and developments. This edition covers timely topics including how companies are attempting to undermine arbitration agreements by shifting disputes into small claims courts, what a recent California District Court ruling means for consumer rights under arbitration agreements, how state and federal regulators are fighting to keep pace with algorithmic pricing and an evolving e-commerce landscape, and a look at the state of arbitration 100 years after the implementation of the Federal Arbitration Act of 1925. Read the full report here: labaton.com/news-insights/…

Labaton Keller Sucharow is honored to have been awarded “Pensions Law Firm of the Year – Securities Litigation” at the 2026 Pensions Age Awards, an event dedicated to celebrating the industry-leading organizations that are raising the bar and shaping the future of the UK pensions sector. This prestigious honor underscores Labaton’s longstanding reputation as a global leader in representing pension funds and reflects the Firm’s commitment to delivering innovative, best-in-class legal services to clients across the United Kingdom, Europe, and beyond, leveraging cutting-edge technology and the strength of its deep bench of talent. We are proud to be recognized for our continued success by Pensions Age, a leading source of news and analysis for pension funds covering critical developments in the UK pensions space. labaton.com/news-insights/… #PensionsAgeAwards #PlaintiffFirmoftheYear #Securities #Litigation

Partner James T. Christie and Of Counsel Nicholas D. Manningham explored “The Rising Tide of AI-Washing Cases in Securities Litigation” in an informative article published by @cci_compliance. The authors discuss the growing trend of ‘AI-washing,’ where companies overstate or misrepresent their AI capabilities or the impact of AI on their products and services, and highlight why clear and transparent AI disclosures are increasingly important for investors. Read the full article here: labaton.com/news-insights/… #AIWashing #SecuritiesLitigation #InstitutionalInvestors

Congratulations to Partners Carol C. Villegas, Christine M. Fox, and Lauren A. Ormsbee on being recognized among the 2026 Notable Women in Law by @CrainsNewYork. This prestigious list celebrates women attorneys whose impactful work and leadership are shaping the future of the legal profession. Carol, Christine, and Lauren have each achieved remarkable results on behalf of institutional investors and consumers, from securing the historic data privacy verdict against Meta Platforms, Inc. to obtaining substantial recoveries in high-profile securities matters against Catalent and Olaplex, and delivering numerous other victories that have set new standards in the industry. As leading litigators and Firm leaders, Christine, Lauren, and Carol drive key initiatives and mentor the next generation of attorneys, strengthening both our practice and the broader legal community. Read more here: labaton.com/news-insights/… #Securities #Litigation #WomenInLaw #CrainsNewYorkBusiness

In our latest Consumer Alert, Managing Partner Jonathan Gardner and Of Counsel James M. Fee examine the upcoming Supreme Court argument in Salazar v. Paramount Global—a case that could reshape digital privacy law. The issue at hand is who qualifies as a "consumer" under the Video Privacy Protection Act when streaming platforms and websites track your viewing habits. The ruling will determine whether privacy protections extend to anyone who subscribes to a company's services, or only to those who directly subscribe to video content. The authors emphasize that “this case illustrates a recurring challenge in technology law: how to apply consumer protection statutes drafted for older technologies to newer digital realities,” noting that the Court’s decision may influence how judges treat other long‑standing consumer protection laws that have not kept pace with rapid technological change. Read the full alert here: labaton.com/news-insights/… #PrivacyLaw #SCOTUS #DigitalPrivacy #VPPA

Labaton Keller Sucharow is pleased to share its 2025 Year in Review, showcasing our key achievements and meaningful work on behalf of our clients over the past year. Throughout 2025, we remained at the forefront of innovation in the legal industry, championing the rights of investors and consumers, strengthening our global platform, and delivering exceptional results for our clients. The accomplishments outlined in the report reflect a firm that is prepared to lead, ready to take cases to trial, and focused on delivering results that matter—principles that have guided our Firm since its founding more than 60 years ago. Read the full report here: labaton.com/news-insights/… #Securities #CorporateGovernance #ShareholderRights #ConsumerProtection #DataPrivacy #Litigation #MassArbitration

For the second consecutive year, Labaton Keller Sucharow has been named a “Securities Group of the Year” by @Law360, underscoring the Firm’s unwavering commitment to delivering exceptional results for institutional investors. This prestigious honor recognizes firms whose groundbreaking achievements continue to leave a lasting impact on the securities litigation landscape. Highlighting the Firm’s deep commitment to its clients, Partner Michael P. Canty underscores trust as a defining value of the Firm: “We have clients that trust us, so that when they know there's been a failure of the markets and they've been defrauded, they know they're going to get best-in-class service from Labaton if they decide to use us to bring the case on behalf of the class.” Among Labaton’s many notable victories, the profile highlights recent successes in high profile cases against Uber, Walmart, Discovery Inc, Okta, and Olaplex, among others. Read more here: labaton.com/news-insights/… #Law360 #Securities #Litigation

Congratulations to Lauren A. Ormsbee, Janel C. Laughlin, and Lisa Strejlau for being recognized as finalists for @lawdotcom's Women, Influence & Power in Law Awards. Partner Lauren A. Ormsbee is a finalist in the Ally of the Year category, Chief Marketing and Revenue Officer Janel C. Laughlin is a finalist in the Innovative Leadership – External Innovation (Client-Facing / Market Impact) category, and Associate Lisa Strejlau is a finalist in the Mental Health & Well Being Initiative category. The Women, Influence & Power in Law Awards honor women who are at the forefront of innovation and influence in the legal industry. They recognize trailblazers, advocates, and leaders who drive meaningful change within the legal community. The 2026 Women, Influence & Power in Law Awards will be held on April 14, 2026 in Chicago. labaton.com/news-insights/… #ALM #Finalists #WomenInfluenceandPowerAwards

On Thursday, February 12, Labaton Keller Sucharow and @pencilorg co-hosted high school students from EPIC South High School, High School for Global Citizenship, and Brooklyn Prep for an event that introduced students to the many career opportunities at a law firm. Students were introduced to members in various roles at Labaton and spent time learning about each of those careers. Labaton is honored to have the opportunity to work with PENCIL and help inspire the next generation of legal professionals. PENCIL was founded in 1995 to provide public school students with access to the relationships, skills, and opportunities that support their success. This includes in-school partnerships, mentoring, internships, and events at partnering firms and businesses. PENCIL’s Executive Leadership Committee includes Labaton Associate Jessica N. Goudreault. Read more here: labaton.com/news-insights/…