Class Action Defense

We defend clients against a variety of class actions brought under state and federal law.

Our experienced attorneys successfully defend clients in a wide array of class action lawsuits before judges and juries in both state and federal courts on a variety of subject matters, including:

• Privacy
• Unfair Trade Practices
• Consumer Credit & Fair Credit Reporting
• Debt Collection
• Telecommunications
• Telemarketing & Direct Marketing
• Wage & Hour

In addition, we counsel clients on regulatory and compliance matters to ensure that their business practices conform with relevant legal obligations, and to minimize the risk of lawsuits in governmental enforcement actions. Likewise, when settlement opportunities arise, we employ all available dispute resolution methods to achieve a sensible business solution. However, when settlement is not possible, we can defend the case from start to finish, including dispositive motions, class certification, and trial.

Representative Matters

• We represent many companies in defending against class actions involving the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) and other claims alleging violations related to the use of auto-dialers, violations of the Do Not Call list, and so-called “blast fax” advertisements.
• We represent many companies in defending against class actions involving the Credit Repair Organizations Act (CROA) and other claims involving alleged violations of the Telemarketing Sales Rule (TSR).
• We represent many companies in defending against class actions involving the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA).
• We represent many companies in defending against class actions involving alleged unfair and deceptive trade practices, including claims alleging violations of the Illinois Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act (ICFA).