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Parquest sells its minority stake and reinvesting in the ADIT group
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Feb. 6 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Goodwin, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Parquest sells its minority stake and reinvesting in the ADIT group
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The Paris team advised Parquest on the sale of its minority stake and its reinvestment in the ADIT group, a global reference player specialized in strategic intelligence and international support.
The transaction was led by Parquest alongside the Group's management and a consortium of financial investors including UI Investissement, MACSF, Covea, the Fonds Strategique de Participations (FSP), Sagard, Amundi
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BOSTON, Massachusetts, Feb. 6 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Goodwin, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Parquest sells its minority stake and reinvesting in the ADIT group
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The Paris team advised Parquest on the sale of its minority stake and its reinvestment in the ADIT group, a global reference player specialized in strategic intelligence and international support.
The transaction was led by Parquest alongside the Group's management and a consortium of financial investors including UI Investissement, MACSF, Covea, the Fonds Strategique de Participations (FSP), Sagard, AmundiPrivate Equity Funds, Idia Capital Investissement, Socadif, Bpifrance Investissement, Florac, Stags, Impala and Weinberg Capital Partners.
The ADIT Group supports over 1,200 clients, multinationals, mid-cap companies, SMEs, investment funds and institutions, in all activities related to risk management and international development. Operating in more than 130 countries, the Group offers a comprehensive range of services spanning strategic intelligence to cybersecurity.
The Goodwin team included Thomas Maitrejean, Aurelien Diday and Gregoire Prades on the corporate aspects.
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Original text here: https://www.goodwinlaw.com/en/news-and-events/news/2026/02/announcements-privateequity-parquest-sells-its-minority-stake
McGuireWoods Launches in Seattle With Elite Litigation Team
RICHMOND, Virginia, Feb. 6 -- McGuireWoods, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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McGuireWoods Launches in Seattle With Elite Litigation Team
Partners Advise Global Companies in Major Commercial and Product Liability Disputes
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McGuireWoods is expanding into the Pacific Northwest with the launch of a Seattle office led by a nationally recognized team of litigators and appellate advocates, including two former U.S. Supreme Court clerks. The group counsels global companies in bet-the-company commercial and product liability disputes throughout the United States and abroad.
The
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RICHMOND, Virginia, Feb. 6 -- McGuireWoods, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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McGuireWoods Launches in Seattle With Elite Litigation Team
Partners Advise Global Companies in Major Commercial and Product Liability Disputes
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McGuireWoods is expanding into the Pacific Northwest with the launch of a Seattle office led by a nationally recognized team of litigators and appellate advocates, including two former U.S. Supreme Court clerks. The group counsels global companies in bet-the-company commercial and product liability disputes throughout the United States and abroad.
Thenine founding partners deepen McGuireWoods' considerable capabilities in class actions, multidistrict litigation, commercial and product liability litigation, antitrust litigation, and appellate matters. Their arrival enhances McGuireWoods' lengthy roster of first-chair trial attorneys, accomplished appellate practitioners and strategic advisers who represent clients in their most significant matters in courtrooms and tribunals around the world. All were formerly with Perkins Coie's Seattle office.
"The opening of our Seattle office and the addition of this outstanding team achieve forward-looking objectives for McGuireWoods," said Jonathan Harmon, the firm's chairman. "This expansion elevates our market position and strengthens our ability to serve longstanding clients anchored in the Pacific Northwest. These partners also enrich our capabilities in practices and industry sectors that are pillars of our strategic plan and solidify our stature as a destination firm for high-performing talent. We will build on this foundation with additional litigation and transactional practices to deliver the highest level of service to clients and demonstrate our commitment to the Seattle community."
Rike Connelly serves as managing partner of McGuireWoods' Seattle office and co-leader of the firm's Business Litigation Practice Group. She previously led the firmwide business litigation practice at Perkins Coie. Connelly manages large-scale commercial litigation, including antitrust and intellectual property disputes, with a focus on matters in Washington state and multidistrict litigation.
The litigation team also includes partners Eric Wolff, Mack Shultz, Todd Rosencrans, Christopher Ledford, Judge Abdul Kallon, Daniel Ridlon and Monique Wirrick, many of whom led key practices and industry teams at Perkins Coie.
* Wolff, who co-chaired the appellate practice, is a fellow of the American Academy of Appellate Lawyers and former chief litigation counsel at The Boeing Company. He served as lead appellate lawyer in the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Montana and was a partner at Kirkland & Ellis in Washington, D.C. He clerked for U.S. Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia.
* Shultz served as the firmwide chair of the product liability litigation group. He represents companies across industries, including aviation, consumer electronics, virtual reality and medical devices. He also advises on strategies for mitigating risk exposure, responding to accidents and participating in government investigations. He has a Chambers USA nationwide ranking for aviation litigation.
* Rosencrans, who served as the vice chair of the product liability litigation group, has nearly 30 years of experience in complex product liability and aviation product liability litigation, warranty and contractual risk-allocation consulting, and civil litigation. At McGuireWoods, he will co-lead the firm's Aerospace & Defense Industry Team.
* Ledford defends manufacturers in the aviation, industrial, and consumer products sectors in complex product liability litigation and leads the resolution of commercial disputes. He also provides strategic advice to manufacturers regarding responses to accidents and government investigations. At McGuireWoods, he will co-lead the Product Liability & Mass Tort Litigation Practice Group.
* Judge Kallon served on the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Alabama from 2010 to 2022 and co-chaired Perkins' trial practice group. He advises leading companies in the technology, communications, retail and consumer products sectors in commercial litigation, multidistrict litigation, and labor and employment matters. He will be a senior member of McGuireWoods' Trials team.
* Ridlon co-chaired the autonomous and uncrewed vehicle systems industry group. He focuses on product liability litigation and regulatory compliance, representing manufacturers in matters involving a range of products, from cell phones to commercial aircraft. He will spearhead McGuireWoods' new Autonomous Vehicles practice.
* Wirrick represents clients in cases involving aviation accidents, consumer products and toxic torts, drawing on her technical background as a former engineer for a large aircraft manufacturer.
McGuireWoods' Seattle team also includes partner Michael Scoville, who joined the firm in 2024. Scoville, a former federal prosecutor and law clerk to U.S. Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy, represents global companies in government investigations and litigation. He co-leads McGuireWoods' Aerospace & Defense Industry Team and has a Chambers USA nationwide ranking for aviation litigation.
"As a group, we are thrilled to launch McGuireWoods' newest office and build on this opportunity to deliver better solutions for clients. Our own litigation practices fit perfectly into McGuireWoods' strategic goals. This is a firm with outstanding lawyers and tremendous capability combined with a real commitment to culture and community. We look forward to being part of this culture of excellence and representing it in Seattle and the Pacific Northwest," Connelly said.
"These phenomenal lawyers have extensive experience representing leading companies in dynamic industries," said McGuireWoods Managing Partner J. Tracy Walker IV. "Their leadership, legal acumen and industry knowledge will provide enormous value to our clients as their businesses evolve. In addition, their stellar reputations and strong community ties form a steadfast cornerstone for what we will build in this vibrant region."
McGuireWoods' Seattle office is located in Safeco Plaza, 1001 Fourth Ave.
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Original text here: https://www.mcguirewoods.com/news/press-releases/2026/2/mcguirewoods-launches-in-seattle-with-elite-litigation-team/
[Category: BizLaw/Legal]
Littler Issues Commentary: Ohio's E-Verify Law for Nonresidential Construction Contractors Takes Effect Soon
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Feb. 6 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following commentary on Feb. 5, 2026, senior counsel Bruce Buchanan and senior counsel George Michael Thompson:
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Ohio's E-Verify Law for Nonresidential Construction Contractors Takes Effect Soon
Starting March 19, 2026, Ohio's E-Verify Workforce Integrity Act will require any "nonresidential" construction company contracting in the state of Ohio to use E-Verify, and impose penalties for violations.
The main provision of the Act requires any "nonresidential construction contractor, subcontractor, or labor broker to verify
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SAN FRANCISCO, California, Feb. 6 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following commentary on Feb. 5, 2026, senior counsel Bruce Buchanan and senior counsel George Michael Thompson:
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Ohio's E-Verify Law for Nonresidential Construction Contractors Takes Effect Soon
Starting March 19, 2026, Ohio's E-Verify Workforce Integrity Act will require any "nonresidential" construction company contracting in the state of Ohio to use E-Verify, and impose penalties for violations.
The main provision of the Act requires any "nonresidential construction contractor, subcontractor, or labor broker to verifythe employment eligibility of each employee hired to perform work on a nonresidential construction project through the E-Verify program." A nonresidential construction project is defined as "the construction or renovation of any building, highway, bridge, utility, or related infrastructure." This includes installation work on an industrial building as it would likely be viewed as an "improvement" or "renovation" on a nonresidential project. It does not include industrialized units, manufactured homes, residential buildings, mobile homes, or buildings or structures that are incidental to the use of land on which the building or structure is located for agricultural purposes.
The statute seemingly applies to non-residential construction projects within the state of Ohio only. If an Ohio nonresidential construction contractor performs work outside the state, the statute should not apply.
The Ohio E-Verify law enforcement process starts with an investigation by the attorney general. The investigation can be initiated by formal complaint on a form prescribed by the attorney general. The attorney general must "investigate any violation alleged in the complaint form when the attorney general determines the complaint contains sufficient facts to reasonably conclude that the violation may have occurred." Additionally, the attorney general may investigate anonymous complaints to the extent they include sufficient facts to reasonably conclude a violation has occurred. If the attorney general determines that "reasonable evidence exists" that a violation occurred, the attorney general will issue a notice of violation. The company has 10 calendar days from receipt of the notice of violation to make a request to the attorney general for an adjudicatory hearing conducted by the director of commerce or their designee. Failure to make such requests within 10 calendar days results in a final, enforceable order.
A contractor's failure to create an E-Verify case or its continuing employment after the attorney general issues a notice to the contractor that it must "provide satisfactory proof" that the employee is "authorized to be employed" can result in a civil action brought by the attorney general. These penalties are between $250 and $25,000, and/or an order rendering the contractor, subcontractor, or labor broker ineligible "to bid for or participate in any future state contract for a period of up to two years."
If the nonresidential construction contractor has projects both inside Ohio and in a neighboring state, like Kentucky, the contractor is only required to enroll in E-Verify for all Ohio worksite locations since Kentucky does not have a mandatory E-Verify law. However, if a contractor has projects in both Ohio and Pennsylvania, the contractor may need to enroll in E-Verify for both states as Pennsylvania has a mandatory E-Verify law for "public work" construction projects.
Employers may utilize E-Verify for new hires only, unless they are a federal contractor with an applicable FAR E-Verify clause in the contract with the federal agency; in that case the contractor can opt to E-Verify all employees. However, this Ohio law appears to be in conflict with federal law. It states a nonresidential construction contractor, subcontractor, or labor broker is not required to comply with the E-Verify component of the statute if both of the following apply:
(1) The nonresidential construction contractor, subcontractor, or labor broker has previously verified an employee's employment eligibility using E-Verify; and (2) The employer is not required to verify or reverify the employee's eligibility to work under section 101(a)(1) of the federal "Immigration Reform and Control Act."
Here, the Ohio statute seems to instruct employers to run existing employees through E-Verify if they must be reverified, such as when an Employment Authorization Document (EAD) expires. Under federal E-Verify law, an employer may not run an employee through E-Verify after initially doing so, even when there must be a reverification of an EAD. Ohio nonresidential contractors should consult with their immigration counsel about how to approach this potential conflict.
In addition, Ohio law does not render contractors liable for the compliance of their subcontractors. However, contractors should collaborate with their subcontractors to ensure they are aware of the new requirement. Contractors may want to include language in any subcontractor agreements discussing the requirements to comply with the Ohio E-Verify law.
This Ohio E-Verify law is a growing trend in the Midwest industrial states, as Michigan recently enacted its own E-Verify law applying to those companies that contract with numerous Michigan departments and agencies. Previously, the state of Indiana passed a similar law, and Pennsylvania has an E-Verify law covering contractors and subcontractors performing "public works."
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Authors
Bruce Buchanan
Senior Counsel
Nashville
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George Michael Thompson
Special Counsel
Washington, D.C.
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Original text here: https://www.littler.com/news-analysis/asap/ohios-e-verify-law-nonresidential-construction-contractors-takes-effect-soon
[Category: BizLaw/Legal]
Goodwin Continues to Lead 2025 League Tables
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Feb. 6 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Goodwin, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Goodwin Continues to Lead 2025 League Tables
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Goodwin earned the top position among law firms in LSEG's full year 2025 league tables for global M&A by deal count. The firm was also the number one law firm according to Mergermarket for US M&A. LSEG ranked Goodwin as the top firm for Global Mid-Market and US Target Mid-Market M&A as well as US Target Small-Cap M&A. Both Bloomberg and LSEG highly ranked Goodwin for Capital Markets.
These results reflect Goodwin's deep industry
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BOSTON, Massachusetts, Feb. 6 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Goodwin, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Goodwin Continues to Lead 2025 League Tables
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Goodwin earned the top position among law firms in LSEG's full year 2025 league tables for global M&A by deal count. The firm was also the number one law firm according to Mergermarket for US M&A. LSEG ranked Goodwin as the top firm for Global Mid-Market and US Target Mid-Market M&A as well as US Target Small-Cap M&A. Both Bloomberg and LSEG highly ranked Goodwin for Capital Markets.
These results reflect Goodwin's deep industryimmersion across healthcare, investment funds, life sciences, private equity, real estate, and technology. The firm leverages this understanding to deliver exceptional client value through a unique combination of industry knowledge, legal excellence, and business advisory expertise.
Goodwin's FY 2025 league table rankings by deal count include:
* LSEG Global M&A
* #1 Global - Announced
* #1 Global Principal Advisors - Announced
* #1 Global - Announced, including Withdrawn
* #1 Global - Completed
* #1 Global Principal Advisors - Completed
* #1 Any US Involvement - Announced
* #1 Any US Involvement - Completed
* #1 US Target - Announced
* #1 US Target - Completed
* Mergermarket Global M&A
* #1 US M&A
* #2 Global M&A
* #3 French M&A
* #4 US Exits
* #5 Global Exits
* LSEG Global Mid-Market M&A
* #1 Global Mid-Market
* #1 US Target Mid-Market
* #2 French Involvement Mid-Market
* #4 German Involvement Mid-Market
* #5 European Involvement Mid-Market
* LSEG Global Small-Cap M&A
* #1 US Target Small-Cap
* #2 Global Small-Cap
* #2 French Involvement Small-Cap
* #4 German Involvement Small-Cap
* #5 European Involvement Small-Cap
* FactSet Global M&A
* #3 Global - Announced
* #3 US - Announced
* #3 US Middle Market - Announced
* Bloomberg Capital Markets
* #3 US Equity Linked (UW)
* LSEG Global Capital Markets
* #3 US Equity & Equity-related (Issuer)
* Bloomberg Global M&A
* #5 France (announced)
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Original text here: https://www.goodwinlaw.com/en/news-and-events/news/2026/02/announcements-privateequity-ma-goodwin-continues-to-lead
Fisher Phillips Secures Complete Victory for Global Food Manufacturer in New Jersey Employment Discrimination Trial
ATLANTA, Georgia, Feb. 6 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following news on Feb. 5, 2026:
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Fisher Phillips Secures Complete Victory for Global Food Manufacturer in New Jersey Employment Discrimination Trial
Fisher Phillips announced today that it successfully secured a directed verdict on behalf of client Corbion (Caravan Ingredients Inc.) in a New Jersey employment discrimination trial. The court granted Defendants' motion for involuntary dismissal and dismissed all of Plaintiff's claims in their entirety with prejudice.
The case, filed in New Jersey Superior Court, involved
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ATLANTA, Georgia, Feb. 6 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following news on Feb. 5, 2026:
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Fisher Phillips Secures Complete Victory for Global Food Manufacturer in New Jersey Employment Discrimination Trial
Fisher Phillips announced today that it successfully secured a directed verdict on behalf of client Corbion (Caravan Ingredients Inc.) in a New Jersey employment discrimination trial. The court granted Defendants' motion for involuntary dismissal and dismissed all of Plaintiff's claims in their entirety with prejudice.
The case, filed in New Jersey Superior Court, involvedallegations by a former warehouse employee who claimed he was terminated based on race discrimination and perceived disability discrimination under the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (LAD) and in retaliation for filing a workers' compensation claim. The Plaintiff sought damages and other relief related to his December 2022 termination.
Throughout the trial, Fisher Phillips demonstrated that Corbion's termination decision was based solely on the employee's violation of the company's written safety policies governing Powered Industrial Truck (PIT) operations. The evidence showed the employee engaged in multiple safety infractions, each of which independently required termination under Corbion's disciplinary process designed to protect all warehouse employees.
At the close of Plaintiff's case-in-chief, the court granted Defendants' motion for involuntary dismissal under Rule 4:37-2(b), finding that the plaintiff presented no evidence supporting his discrimination and retaliation claims.
"This victory underscores the importance of maintaining clear, consistently enforced workplace safety policies," said Sarah Wieselthier, partner at Fisher Phillips. "The court recognized that Corbion acted appropriately in prioritizing the safety of all its employees."
The case was particularly significant for Corbion as it reinforced the company's ability to enforce legitimate safety standards without fear of unfounded discrimination claims. Workplace safety in warehouse and manufacturing operations involving heavy equipment is paramount, and this decision validates an employer's right to terminate employees who violate critical safety protocols.
"At Corbion, we are deeply committed to maintaining safe workplaces for all our employees and being a responsible member of the New Jersey business community," said Patrick Stahura, Corbion's Site Director for its Totowa operations. "We have zero tolerance for safety violations that put our team members at risk. This outcome affirms that New Jersey law supports employers' efforts to consistently apply their safety policies."
The Fisher Phillips trial team included New Jersey partner Sarah Wieselthier, and Boston partner Joseph P. Mendes, who collectively brought extensive experience in employment litigation and workplace safety matters. Eliza L. Lloyd assisted the team with trial preparation.
Fisher Phillips' Litigation practice spans the firm's footprint with a team of litigators based in offices across the U.S., Mexico, and Japan who assist clients with matters ranging from class and collective actions, to non-compete litigation, single-plaintiff discrimination or harassment cases. Because of the firm's global footprint along with its breadth and depth of experience, Fisher Phillips can represent employers in any federal or state court across the country, as well as before any administrative agency or commission where a claim has been brought. By serving as a true business partner to clients, the firm's Litigation practice provides creative, cost-effective, and innovative tactics to help corporate counsel with litigation.
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About Fisher Phillips (www.fisherphillips.com)
With over 800 attorneys across the United States, Mexico and Japan, and a vast network of attorneys in jurisdictions around the globe, Fisher Phillips advises and advocates for employers on an international scale. Through our technology-driven approach, we partner with companies to achieve their business objectives, anticipate potential disruption, and provide the legal guidance to navigate and resolve the workplace matters critical to their success.
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Original text here: https://www.fisherphillips.com/en/news-insights/fisher-phillips-secures-complete-victory-for-global-food-manufacturer-in-new-jersey-employment-discrimination-trial.html
[Category: BizLaw/Legal]
Faegre Drinker Biddle and Reath Issues Commentary: From Blockbuster to Browser - Supreme Court to Define the Modern VPPA "Consumer"
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Feb. 6 -- Faegre Drinker Biddle and Reath, a law firm, issued the following commentary on Feb. 5, 2026, by associate Kaylee A. Racs, partner Jennifer G. Chawla and partner Paul A. Rosenthal:
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From Blockbuster to Browser: Supreme Court to Define the Modern VPPA "Consumer"
Salazar v. Paramount Global
At a Glance
* In Salazar, plaintiff Michael Salazar alleges that Paramount disclosed his video-viewing information to Meta through installation of the Meta Pixel on its website 247Sports.com while he was logged into his Facebook account.
* The case is anticipated to
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MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Feb. 6 -- Faegre Drinker Biddle and Reath, a law firm, issued the following commentary on Feb. 5, 2026, by associate Kaylee A. Racs, partner Jennifer G. Chawla and partner Paul A. Rosenthal:
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From Blockbuster to Browser: Supreme Court to Define the Modern VPPA "Consumer"
Salazar v. Paramount Global
At a Glance
* In Salazar, plaintiff Michael Salazar alleges that Paramount disclosed his video-viewing information to Meta through installation of the Meta Pixel on its website 247Sports.com while he was logged into his Facebook account.
* The case is anticipated tobe heard during the Supreme Court's 2026-27 term.
* In the meantime, companies that offer video content -- whether tied to any subscription-based service or not--should review their privacy policies and data-sharing practices to ensure compliance with existing law and prepare for the Supreme Court's forthcoming guidance.
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The U.S. Supreme Court recently granted certiorari in Salazar v. Paramount Global, agreeing after two previously denied requests to address a fundamental question regarding the scope of the Video Privacy Protection Act (VPPA): Who is a "consumer"? The Supreme Court's decision is expected to provide much-needed clarity for digital platforms, news outlets, and other companies that produce video content.
Background
The VPPA was enacted in 1988 in response to concerns over the disclosure of video rental records, stemming from the public disclosure of Supreme Court nominee Robert Bork's video rental history. The statute prohibits "video tape service providers" from knowingly disclosing personally identifiable information about "consumers." Considering the VPPA's statutory penalties of $2,500 per violation, damage awards can present significant liability for businesses.
Despite the statute's original focus on brick-and-mortar video stores, the modern wave of VPPA litigation targets online platforms, streaming services, and at its broadest, any company with a website that happens to include video content. The expansive nature of contemporary VPPA theories has increased the risks and potential liability for any business that uses video media as one of their offerings. Central to many current cases is the question of whether "consumer" as used in the VPPA applies narrowly to subscribers of video content, or more broadly to anyone who subscribes to any service provided by an entity -- even if that service is wholly unrelated to its visual offerings.
The Case before the Supreme Court
In Salazar, plaintiff Michael Salazar alleges that Paramount disclosed his video-viewing information to Meta through installation of the Meta Pixel on its website 247Sports.com while he was logged into his Facebook account. Salazar further alleges that he was a subscriber to 247Sports's online newsletter, and accordingly, that he is protected by VPPA. Judge Eli J. Richardson of the Middle District of Tennessee dismissed the case, finding that Salazar was not a "consumer" simply by virtue of his newsletter subscription and that to hold otherwise would "lead to an unreasonable interpretation of the statute" where "the plaintiff's interaction with the website . . . has nothing to do with video content."
Salazar appealed to the Sixth Circuit, which affirmed Judge Richardson's decision. It explicitly disagreed with decisions of the Second and Seventh Circuits in Salazar v. National Basketball Association and Gardner v. MeTV National Limited Partnership, respectively, which held that the term "consumer" includes renters, purchasers, or subscribers of any goods or services produced by a company. Instead, the Sixth Circuit joined the D.C. Circuit, which recently held in Pileggi v. Washington Newspaper Publishing Co. that a plaintiff must allege they "purchased, rented, or subscribed to a video cassette tape or similar audio-visual good or service" to state a claim under the VPPA.
Looking Ahead
Oral argument has not yet been scheduled, but the case is anticipated to be heard during the Supreme Court's 2026-27 term.
In the meantime, companies that offer video content -- whether tied to any subscription-based service or not--should review their privacy policies and data-sharing practices to ensure compliance with existing law and prepare for the Supreme Court's forthcoming guidance.
For More Information
Faegre Drinker's privacy litigation team will continue to track developments as the case progresses. For further information, you may contact the authors.
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Meet the Authors
Kaylee A. Racs
Associate
Los Angeles
+1 310 203 4029
kaylee.racs@faegredrinker.com
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Jennifer G. Chawla
Partner
Florham Park
+1 973 549 7176
jennifer.chawla@faegredrinker.com
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Paul A. Rosenthal
Partner
Florham Park
+1 973 549 7030
paul.rosenthal@faegredrinker.com
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Original text here: https://www.faegredrinker.com/en/insights/publications/2026/2/from-blockbuster-to-browser-supreme-court-to-define-the-modern-vppa-consumer
[Category: BizLaw/Legal]
Arnold & Porter Announces Election of 12 New Partners, 5 New Counsel, 1 New Managing Director
WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- Arnold and Porter, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Arnold & Porter Announces Election of 12 New Partners, 5 New Counsel, 1 New Managing Director
Arnold & Porter is pleased to announce the election of twelve new partners, five new counsel, and one new managing director.
Arnold & Porter Global Co-Chair Michael Daneker said, "We are proud to recognize this year's exceptional class of promotions, whose advancement reflects their dedication to excellence in legal practice, to our clients, and to the firm. The talent represented by these elevations demonstrates
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- Arnold and Porter, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Arnold & Porter Announces Election of 12 New Partners, 5 New Counsel, 1 New Managing Director
Arnold & Porter is pleased to announce the election of twelve new partners, five new counsel, and one new managing director.
Arnold & Porter Global Co-Chair Michael Daneker said, "We are proud to recognize this year's exceptional class of promotions, whose advancement reflects their dedication to excellence in legal practice, to our clients, and to the firm. The talent represented by these elevations demonstratesnot only the firm's strengths, but our ongoing commitment to investing in and expanding client services across practices and industries."
Arnold & Porter Global Co-Chair Ellen Kaye Fleishhacker added, "Each of these lawyers has earned this accomplishment through their dedication, work ethic, and strong focus on client service. Together, this group reflects the depth of talent across our firm, and we are delighted to celebrate their achievements."
Partners
* Libby Amos-Stone is a member of the Life Sciences & Healthcare Regulatory practice, resident in the London office. She advises clients in the sector on a broad range of regulatory issues and represents them in regulatory and product liability litigation. She earned her Higher Rights of Audience from BPP University Law School, her Post-Graduate Diploma in European Union Law from King's College London, with distinction, her LL.B. from The College of Law, First Class Honours, and her B.Sc. from The University of Bristol, First Class Honours.
* Jon Boswell is a member of the Real Estate practice, resident in the Washington, D.C. office. He focuses on the representation of lenders and property owners, funds, investors, developers, operators, managers, nonprofit organizations, and energy companies in a wide range of commercial real estate transactions. He earned his J.D. from Yeshiva University, Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, cum laude, and received his B.A. from the University of Pennsylvania, cum laude.
* Adrienne Boyd is a member of the Product Liability Litigation practice, resident in the Denver office. She represents pharmaceutical, medical device, and consumer products companies in mass tort and other complex litigation. She earned her J.D. from the University of Michigan Law School, cum laude, and received her B.A. from Williams College, cum laude.
* Zeno Frediani is a member of the Antitrust/Competition practice, resident in the London office. He advises on UK and EU merger control, antitrust investigations and litigation, restrictive practices, and investment screening, with deep experience securing regulatory clearances and pragmatic solutions in complex transactional and cartel matters. He earned his Postgraduate Diploma in EU Competition Law from King's College London, his Diploma in Legal Practice from the University of Aberdeen, and his LL.B. (Hons) from the University of Aberdeen.
* Corey W. Glass is a member of the Private Client Services practice group and the Tax practice, resident in the Washington, D.C. office. He advises high-net-worth individuals and their families, family offices, and closely held businesses on matters involving tax and estate planning, trust and estate administration, asset protection, and business succession planning, with a particular focus on tax-efficient multi-generational wealth transfer planning strategies. He earned his LL.M. in Taxation from Georgetown University Law Center, with distinction, his J.D. from Loyola Law School, Los Angeles, and his B.S. from the University of Kansas.
* Katelyn Horne is a member of the International Arbitration practice, resident in the Washington, D.C. office. She advises sovereign States, State-owned entities, private companies, and prominent individuals in relation to international arbitration, public international law, and other disputes. She earned her J.D. from Columbia Law School, where she was a James Kent Scholar, and received her B.S.F.S. from Georgetown University School of Foreign Service, magna cum laude.
* Wayne Janke is a member of the Life Sciences Transaction practice, resident in the Newark office. He advises pharmaceutical, biotech, digital health and other life sciences companies in M&A, licensing, and collaboration matters, including transactions involving AI-enabled technologies and platforms. He earned his J.D. from Rutgers University and received his B.A. from Rutgers College.
* Bobby McMillin is a member of the Legislative & Public Policy practice, resident in the Washington, D.C. office. He advises life sciences manufacturers, investors, and institutions of higher education on strategies to navigate and shape public policy developments - and respond to Congressional inquiries. He earned his J.D. from the University of Georgia School of Law and received his B.A. from the University of Georgia, cum laude.
* Anthony Raglani is a member of the Financial Services practice, resident in the Washington, D.C. office. He represents bank and nonbank financial institutions on regulatory and transactional matters before federal and state banking agencies and financial regulators. He earned his J.D. from The George Washington University Law School and received his B.B.A. from The George Washington University.
* Daniel Raymond is a member of the Complex Litigation practice, resident in the Chicago office. He represents companies facing complex data, privacy and cybersecurity issues in litigation, regulatory and counseling matters. He earned his J.D. from the University of Illinois College of Law, summa cum laude, Order of the Coif, where he was a Rickert Award Winner for Excellence in Academic Achievement, a Harno Scholar, and executive editor of the University of Illinois Law Review. He received his B.A. from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, magna cum laude.
* Declan Tansey is a member of the Tax practice, resident in the New York office. He represents tax-exempt organizations and philanthropists in a broad range of transactional, regulatory, and operational matters. He earned his J.D. from the University of Virginia School of Law and received his B.A. from the University of Virginia, with highest distinction.
* Nicholas Townsend is a member of the National Security and Government Contracts practice, resident in the Washington, D.C. office. He has extensive experience in export controls, trade sanctions, cybersecurity, privacy, and the aerospace industry. He earned his J.D. from Harvard Law School, with honors, and received his B.A. from the University of Michigan, with highest honors.
Counsel
* Eleri Abreo is a member of the Life Sciences & Healthcare Regulatory practice, resident in the London office. She is a regulatory lawyer and litigator, advising clients across a broad range of sectors, including medical devices and in vitro diagnostics, tissues & cells, and blood, pharmaceuticals, foods, and cosmetics. She completed her Legal Practice Course at Cardiff University, with distinction, and received her Bachelor of Laws from the University of Leeds.
* Tommy Huynh is a member of the Product Liability Litigation practice, resident in the San Francisco office. He focuses on representing pharmaceutical, medical device, and consumer product companies in product liability and mass tort litigation. He earned his J.D. from the University of California, Los Angeles, School of Law, and received his B.A. from the University of California, Berkeley, with Distinction in General Scholarship.
* John Muse-Fisher is a member of the Complex Litigation practice, resident in the San Francisco office. He also practices in International Arbitration. John represents lawyers and law firms in professional responsibility and legal malpractice matters, as well as corporations and sovereign States in international arbitrations and other matters. He earned his J.D. from the University of California, Berkeley, School of Law, Order of the Coif, where he earned a certificate of specialization in international law and served as Senior Executive Editor of the California Law Review. He received his M.Sc. from the London School of Economics and Political Science, with distinction, and his B.A. from the University of California, Berkeley.
* Maya Paunrana is a member of the White Collar Defense & Investigations practice, resident in the London office. She acts on behalf of both corporates and individuals in relation to multi-jurisdictional investigations into bribery and corruption, fraud, and money laundering investigations, as well as prosecutions conducted by the SFO, HMRC, the FCA, and the CPS. She completed her Legal Practice Course at BPP University Law School and received her LL.B. from King's College London.
* Gus Weinkam is a member of the Tax practice, resident in the New York office. He advises clients on a broad range of tax matters, including tax issues relating to domestic and cross-border mergers and acquisitions, corporate and partnership matters, real estate investments, investments by pension funds and sovereign wealth funds, and other transactional matters. He earned his LL.M. in Taxation from New York University School of Law, his J.D. from the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School, his Certificate in Business and Public Policy from The Wharton School, The University of Pennsylvania, and his B.A. from St. Mary's College of Maryland, summa cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa.
Managing Director
* Brian Bombassaro is a member of the Legislative & Public Policy practice, resident in Washington, D.C. He advises on legal and policy aspects of international trade, investment, and finance. He earned his J.D. from Yale Law School, his M.P.P. from Harvard University, John F. Kennedy School of Government, and his B.S.B.A. and B.A. from the University of Florida.
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About Arnold & Porter
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