Chilton, J.T., (October 21, 2016). CarMax’s Recent Loss Presages A Wave Of Litigation Over “Certified” Used Cars Alert
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Hyman, S. J. & Kenney, A. B. (Fall 2016). “Judicial Isolation of the Third Circuit’s ‘Glassine Window’ FDCPA Decision in Douglass v. Convergent Outsourcing”, 69 CONF. CONS. FIN. L. Q. 142, 137-141.
Scott J. Hyman and Austin B. Kenney review judicial reaction to, and isolation of, the Third Circuit Court of Appeals’ decision in Douglass, which held that a sequence of numbers visible through the glassine window on an envelope containing a collection letter violated the federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act’s proscription of “unfair or unconscionable” debt collection practices. FDCPA Glassine… Read More
Hyman, S. J. (Fall 2016). “Recovery of Commercial Losses Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act.” Journal of Consumer & Commercial Law (Vol 20, Number 1), 1-8.
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Hyman, S. J. & Kenney, A. B. (Fall 2016). “The Effect of the FDCPA’s Class-Action Penalty Cap on Class Certification”, 69 CONF. CONS. FIN. L. Q., 137 -141.
Scott J. Hyman and Austin B. Kenney discuss the factors affecting the judicial interpretation of the federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act’s $500,000 liability cap on certified class claims, with an eye to the effect of putative class members’ potentially minuscule recovery on judicial treatment of the Federal Rules’ “superiority” requirements. FDCPA Class Action Cap Article Published Read More
Severson Attorney To Chair Consumer Financial Services Committee
Severson & Werson attorney Andrew W. Noble will serve as the next Chair of the California Bar Association’s Consumer Financial Services Committee (CFSC). The one-year term will commence at the bar association’s annual meeting beginning September 29, 2016. Part of the bar association’s Business Law Section, the CFSC is a diverse group of attorneys at banks and other financial services… Read More
Severson & Werson’s Construction/Insurance Presentations to the London Market
In July 2016, Severson’s Construction Group Leader David Ericksen and Insurance Group Leader Mike Murphy teamed to make three presentations to the London Insurance Market focused on alternative business structures and project delivery methods for the construction industry and corresponding contract trending. For information on any of these sessions or the content, please contact David or Mike. Read More
Franich, K. W. (July 2016). “Rethinking The Impossible: Appellate Mediation”. OC Lawyer (Vol. 58 No. 7)
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Severson’s David Ericksen Draws Wide Audience for “In the Zone” Webinars
In July 2016 Severson’s Construction Group Leader David Ericksen presented three webinars from his “In the Zone” series focused on the relationship between clients and prime consultants and the relationship between prime consultants and their design teams. The combined sessions were attended by over 500 firms spanning more than forty states. Read More
David A. Ericksen Speaks at Willis’ A/E Large Firm Convocation
David Ericksen, Severson & Werson’s Construction Group Leader, was the leadoff speaker at Willis’ A/E Large Firm Convocation in Chicago on June 10, 2016. Mr. Ericksen addressed Opportunities, Strategies, and Risks in Design Joint Ventures. Read More
David A. Ericksen Presented “Proposal $trategies for $anity and $ecurity”
David Ericksen, the leader of Severson & Werson’s Construction Group, spoke at the AIA offices in Sacramento, California on “Proposal $trategies for $anity and $ecurity”. Read More
Jeane Struck, Esq. Joins JAMS in San Francisco
JAMS, the largest private provider of mediation and arbitration services worldwide, announced the addition of Jeane Struck, Esq. to its panel. Ms. Struck will be based in San Francisco and will hear cases throughout Northern California. She will serve as a mediator in a variety of disputes including Business/Commercial, Construction Defect, Government/Public Agency, Personal Injury/Torts, Professional Malpractice and Real Property.… Read More
Guzzetta, J. W. (December 15, 2015). “Congress Eases Regulatory Burden on Financial Institutions In Complying With Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act’s Privacy Rules”
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Guzzetta, J. W. (December 2, 2015). “Target Pays $39 Million In Settlement Of Financial Date Breach Claims”
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Mark J. Kenney Featured in Key Discussion: “Drawing The Line- Fairness and Banking” at 2015 Nomis Solutions Forum
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Andrew Noble Admitted to Practice in Washington State
Andrew Noble has regularly appeared pro hac vice in Washington state and federal courts since graduating from the University of Washington School of Law in 2006. On November 3, 2015, Mr. Noble was sworn in as a member of the Washington State Bar Association by Chief Justice Jill Johanson of the Washington Court of Appeals, Division 2, in Tacoma, where… Read More
David Ericksen Presented World-Wide Webinar, “ Construction Defect Claims: Parties, Policies, & Process”
David Ericksen recently presented a worldwide webinar (and encore) touching four continents on behalf of one of the largest international insurance companies. Mr. Ericksen’s presentation, “Construction Defect Claims: Parties, Policies, & Process” was a comprehensive and strategic overview of the participants, drivers, and corresponding resolution strategies. Read More
Andrew Noble Appointed Vice Chair of Consumer Financial Services Committee
Andrew Noble was appointed Vice Chair for Programming of the California Bar Association’s Consumer Financial Services Committee (CFSC) at the Bar Association’s annual meeting on October 9, 2015. Part of the Bar Association’s Business Law Section, the CFSC is a diverse group of accomplished professionals with a wide range of expertise. Members include plaintiff and defense-side litigation attorneys, and in-house… Read More