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Harper Segui appointed Co-Lead counsel in Blackbaud data breach MDL
U.S. District Judge J. Michelle Childs appointed Whitfield Bryson attorney Harper Segui as co-lead counsel for Plaintiffs who allege software company Blackbaud compromised the private information of millions of people worldwide. For years, cybercriminals have targeted software companies with ransomware attacks to gain access to private and sensitive data. Cybercriminals launched a ransomware attack on…
Job Applicants Undergoing Background Checks Have Rights Under FCRA
Background checks during employment verification are common among a vast array of occupations and industries in the United States. Most workers have had to undergo a background check for a job at some time or another; however, many applicants are unaware of their rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). What is FCRA? The…
Patients Sue DCH Health System Over Ransomware Attack
For years, cybercriminals have targeted local governments and organizations with ransomware attacks in order to gain access to private and sensitive data. Another often targeted sector for cyberattacks is the healthcare industry due to the plethora of personal data stored for each patient. Recently, four DCH Health System (DCH) patients filed a federal class action…
Are Opt-Out Text Messages a TCPA Violation?
The Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) was enacted in 1991 to stop blast faxes and robocalls that cost consumers time and money; however, it was enacted before the invention of the smartphone and text messaging. Since having a smartphone means you can communicate with virtually anyone at anytime, it also provides telemarketers and debt collectors…
John Whitfield has been significant in his management of a suit involving the death of my son in a motorcycle accident. His professionalism, compassion, support, and especially his knowledge base in this suit has been above reproach. He has communicated well and kept all parties apprised of the status of the suit. I feel he negotiated effectively to reach the best possible settlement for my son's estate. He certainly assures his clients are represented well. I am grateful for his successfully bringing this suit to a satisfactory conclusion. In short, John's expertise has been awesome.
I am very grateful to Whitfield Bryson for taking the initiative in filing suit against the manufacturers of defective CSST pipe. I am sure that this successful litigation will now help Maryland homeowners become aware of the danger of old style CSST pipe and to let them know what steps they may take to protect themselves against those dangers. Who knows how many lives and homes may be saved as a result of his efforts. Thank you for your important work in this litigation.
