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Boies Schiller Flexner LLP

Privacy & Data Security: Litigation

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Boies Schiller Flexner LLP

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Privacy & Data Security: Litigation - USA - Nationwide

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

Boies Schiller Flexner is a distinguished litigation specialist, representing plaintiffs in class actions bought under privacy-related regulations, including the Data Protection Act, the California Privacy Rights Act, GDPR and other state-wide regulations. They also represent clients in class actions arising from data breaches.

Work Highlights

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  • Boies Schiller Flexner LLP represented the plaintiffs in a claim against Google alleging that Google violated California’s state computer fraud and abuse statutes and invasion of privacy laws. The plaintiffs were awarded $425.7 million in compensatory damages.

Strengths

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  • Their unique combination of plaintiff and defense side representation and deep relationships with regulators makes them particularly unique.

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  • BSF is experienced, well organized and has sharp strategic intuition.

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  • They are ahead of the curve and can tell us what the next wave of actions will be long before it is on anyone's radar.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 3Mark Mao
    Band 3Mark Mao

    Mark Mao

    Mark Mao of Boies Schiller Flexner is frequently in high demand among his clients due to his privacy litigation experience. Having dealt with some of the most complex data misuse cases, he is sought after by fortune 500 companies facing violations of consumer privacy, particularly those resulting in class actions.

    • Mark is a strategist who thinks in the long term. He has deep expertise and experience in navigating complex commercial and technology issues.

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    • He is a pioneer when it comes to innovating class action cases on data privacy. No one does it better.

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    • Mark is trustworthy, passionate about his craft and one of the most knowledgeable experts in his field.

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    • Mark Nao is very technically proficient, capable and also commercially aware.

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