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Austen Hays appoints competition partner as Grindr collective action gathers pace
Collective actions firm Austen Hays, part of professional services group, Gateley, has appointed a new partner with expertise in competition disputes to expand its …
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UK class action demands greater transparency from Grindr over use of AI as potential claimants hit 15,000
Our class action against Grindr with a potential 15,000 claimants has demanded the app provide greater transparency over its plans to use and process private data i…
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There’s method(ology) in the madness: expert methodology in CAT collective actions
It is well-established that expert methodology is fundamental to quantifying damages in competition claims.
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Case update: Court grants anonymity to all claimants in our data breach group action against Grindr
The High Court has granted an anonymity application for all claimants in our data breach group action against Grindr.
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Grindr faces UK class action for major data breach involving users’ sensitive medical records
The world’s largest LGBTQ+ social networking and dating app, Grindr, is facing a significant group claim brought by class action specialist law firm Austen Hays on …
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New year, new claims: What might 2024 have in store for representative actions in the UK?
In the past few years, representative actions launched in the UK have faced significant hurdles, not least with issues concerning the ‘same interest’ test and with …
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Standalone claim against Apple has realistic prospect of success
The Competition Appeal Tribunal (CAT) has dismissed an application by the tech giant, Apple, for strike out/ reverse summary judgment in respect of a standalone cla…
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Gateley launches new Collective Actions practice
Professional services group Gateley has appointed two partners to form a collective actions practice as part of its continued expansion.
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Gormsen v Meta in the CAT: is Big Tech’s collection of personal data unfair?
A vast amount of personal data is amassed every day by ‘Big Tech’ companies. We consider recent developments in the CAT on the use of personal data.
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CAT issues stark warning on communicating with class members
A recent Competition Appeal Tribunal judgment on communication with class members cements the role of collective proceedings in accessing justice.
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Coll v Google: certification update
The Competition Appeal Tribunal (CAT) has handed down its written judgement on Elizabeth Coll’s claim against Google concerning alleged anti-competitive behaviour. …