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Massachusetts Lawyers Weeklys "Top Women of Law" celebrates achievements of exceptional women lawyers who are pioneers, educators, trailblazers, and role models. This year, Wilson Sonsini partner Jennifer Fang was named a "2022 Top Women of Law" honoree for her accomplishments across the spectrum of the legal profession. Honorees will be recognized at the Top Women of Law event on November 16,…

On October 3, 2022, a Wilson Sonsini pro bono team led by Of Counsel Ariel Anaba secured deferral of removal for Jon (not his real name), a Nigerian immigrant who had served a substantial federal sentence and was set to be deported from the United States. Jon is bisexual, and in light of Nigeria’s hostility toward LGBTQ+ individuals, a decision sending him back to his native country would have…

The parents of an 11-year-old girl who was allegedly groomed by multiple men on Instagram are suing Meta, saying the company knowingly made the social media platform dangerous for young people’s mental health.

Judge Alsup's decision in Freitas highlights how it is an important consideration for parties defending class actions.

A few years ago, a trend began to emerge — driven by the anti-cannabis lobby — of civil claims being asserted against state-licensed cannabis operators under the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act.

A recent decision by the Third Circuit to revive a class action lawsuit arguing that tracking the web activity of online users and sharing it with third parties violates Pennsylvania’s anti-wiretapping law has spurred as many as 10 similar complaints.

ARLINGTON, Va., Sept. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The following is being released by The Boeing Company pursuant to Orders of the United States Distr...

Several automotive dealers agreed to a $13.5 million settlement to resolve claims they charged document preparation fees on vehicle purchases.

On August 26, 2022, a putative class action brought on behalf of over 100 employees of a healthcare clinic, challenging the clinic's policy requiring that its employees either receive COVID-19 vaccines or be tested twice weekly ...

Arkansas Federal Credit Union agreed to forgive $2.35M in outstanding balances as part of a settlement resolving claims it violated repossession laws.