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April 8, 2026 Jacob V. Stewart

Of Nest Eggs & Class Actions: The Fourth Circuit Explains Why Some ERISA Claims Regarding Retirement Plans Cannot Be Joined in a Mandatory Class Action

In Trauernicht v. Genworth Financial Inc., the Fourth Circuit explains how the nuances of ERISA and retirement plans mesh with the nuances of Rule 23 and class certification. 169 F.4th 459 (4th Cir. Mar. 10, 2026). This post will explore the Fourth Circuit’s breakdown of the distinction between “defined contribution […]

December 2, 2025 Jacob V. Stewart

License to Sue? The Fourth Circuit Examines Standing in a Case Involving Driver’s Licenses, Class Actions, and the “Dark Web.”

In Holmes v. Elephant Insurance Co., the Fourth Circuit applied traditional standing principles to modern privacy questions. No. 23-1782, 2025 WL 2907615 (4th Cir. Oct. 14, 2025). In this purported class action, the Court applied two significant rules concerning data-breach litigation. First, to sufficiently allege a “concrete” injury caused by […]

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Attorney: Jacob V. Stewart

Of Nest Eggs & Class Actions: The Fourth Circuit Explains Why Some ERISA Claims Regarding Retirement Plans Cannot Be Joined in a Mandatory Class Action

License to Sue? The Fourth Circuit Examines Standing in a Case Involving Driver’s Licenses, Class Actions, and the “Dark Web.”

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