Kelley Drye & Warren LLP specializes in both state and federal consumer class actions, defending clients against lawsuits involving advertising and labeling claims, telephone consumer protection act (TCPA) claims, deceptive trade practices, and fair credit reporting act claims. The firm’s clients come from a broad range of industries and sectors, including technology, retail, financial services, and food and beverages. The firm frequently works alongside government regulatory bodies such as the FTC and FCC. Based in New Jersey, Lauri Mazzuchetti, co-chair of the firm’s consumer class action defense practice, is a renowned advocate, particularly in TCPA cases, while LA based Becca Wahlquist, also co-chair, is a national expert in consumer protection statutes and has achieved significant victories for Fortune 500 companies in federal and state courts nationwide.
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Points forts
- Representing Unilever in Wiggins et al v. Unilever United States, Inc., a false advertising class action in the Southern District of New York alleging that Unilever falsely markets certain personal care products as “hypoallergenic” and “tear-free.”
- Represented Quincy Bioscience in regulatory, counseling and litigation challenges to its Prevagen supplement, including before the NAD, in a Federal Trade Commission investigation that led to seven private class action lawsuits, as well as an enforcement action brought by the FTC and the New York Attorney General’s Office, which is ongoing in the Southern District of New York.
- Successfully defeated class certification on behalf of AmeriFactors in an action alleging violations of the fax provisions of the TCPA.
Avocats
Les grands avocats du marché
Avocats associés reconnus parmi les leaders du marché par leurs pairs et leurs clients, régulièrement présents dans les grands dossiers dans lesquels ils sont au premier plan.
Becca Wahlquist
Responsable de la pratique
Lauri Mazzuchetti: Becca Wahlquist
Autres avocats clés
Jeff Castello; Jaclyn Metzinger; Michael Lynch; James Saylor