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cbdMD, Inc. Class Action Data Breach Lawsuit Filed

Plaintiffs Michael Warshawsky of Florida, and Michael Steinhauser of California, filed a class action lawsuit accusing cbdMD, Inc. of failing to protect their personal data, along with thousands of other customers who placed online orders from March 30, 2020 through May 8, 2020 and May 14, 2020 through May 18, 2020. The retailer’s e-commerce platform […]

I Might be a Member of a Class Action Lawsuit, What Should I Do?

A class action lawsuit is when one person (or a few people) sue a negligent corporation on behalf of the entire group of people who could have incurred damages, known as class members. The person filing the legal complaint is known as a class representative. Potential class members may be notified directly via mail or […]

What is a Class Action Lawsuit?

In a traditional lawsuit, one party sues another to right a wrong. However, sometimes a particular wrong may affect a large number of individuals. If each of these people brought their own lawsuit against the wrongdoer, the numerous small cases would clog the court process. When a group of people have been affected by the […]

Who is Liable for a Driverless Vehicle Crash?

Fully autonomous vehicles may be farther away than people think, but many vehicles are already equipped with driver assistance technology that helps drivers with some types of navigation and operation. While this technology has the potential to reduce accidents, it also raises questions, such as: Who is liable for an accident if driver assistance technology […]

Dickey’s BBQ Locations in California had Highest Risk of Exposure in Recent Data Breach

NOTICE: If you reside in California, used a credit or debit card at Dickey’s Barbecue Pit restaurant between July 2019 and August 2020, and/or have received a NOTICE OF DATA BREACH, contact the Arnold Law Firm at (916) 777-7777. On October 13, 2020, Dickey’s Barbecue Pit restaurant (commonly known as Dickey’s BBQ), the largest barbecue […]

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Data Breach

NOTICE: If you used a credit or debit card at Dickey’s Barbecue Pit restaurant between July 2019 and August 2020 and/or have received a NOTICE OF DATA BREACH, contact the Arnold Law Firm at (916) 777-7777. On October 13, 2020, Dickey’s Barbecue Pit restaurant (commonly known as Dickey’s BBQ), the largest barbecue restaurant chain in […]

Barnes & Noble Data Breach

On October 10, 2020, Barnes & Noble discovered an unauthorized party gained unlawful access to certain corporate systems. The American bookselling giant has not disclosed how many customers may have been impacted by the data breach. Barnes & Noble claims that there was no compromise of payment cards or other financial data, because this type […]

My Driver License is Expired. Can I Still File an Accident Claim?

Operating a motor vehicle without a valid license is against the law, so if you were injured in a car accident while driving with an expired license, you may be unsure how this may affect your ability to seek compensation. Can an Insurance Company Deny My Claim Due to My Expired License? California is an […]

Shopify Data Breach

On September 22, 2020, e-commerce platform Shopify disclosed a security incident on their blog. Shopify reported that two “rogue” support team employees illegitimately accessed and stole customer transactional records of certain merchants, including Thrive Causemetics and Kylie Cosmetics. Apparently, the two employees accessed shopper data using Shopify’s Orders API, which lets merchants process orders on […]

Who Covers the Cost of an Expert Witness in a Car Crash Case?

Expert witness testimony can make a significant difference in the outcome of your car crash claim. Some complex collisions may even require multiple experts to prove a claim effectively. An expert witness is a highly trained professional with the skill and expertise to further investigate the accident and provide a testimony in a personal injury […]

Anderson Berry Presents at NetDiligence Cyber Risk Summit

On October 6, 2020, Arnold Law Firm attorney Anderson Berry was a speaker for the NetDiligence Cyber Risk Virtual Fall Summit. He participated as a panelist for the Private Causes of Action under CCPA session. The session is now available on-demand. The webinar had over 600 views on the day of the event, with over 1,100 […]

cbdMD Data Breach

NOTICE: If you made an online purchase from cbdMD.com between March 30, 2020 through May 8, 2020 or between May 14, 2020 through May 18, 2020 and have received a NOTICE OF DATA BREACH from CBD Industries, contact the Arnold Law Firm at (916) 777-7777. On September 29, 2020, CBD Industries, LLC (cbdMD) disclosed a […]