Stephen Newman handles class action defense and other representative litigation, including multidistrict cases, as well as proceedings launched by government officials on behalf of the general public. He has extensive experience representing companies including internet businesses, retailers, banks, insurers and manufacturers under California’s Unfair Competition Law and Consumers Legal Remedies Act.
Stephen’s expertise extends to data security, consumer privacy, securities fraud, insurance and accountancy and actuarial malpractice.
Stephen contributed pro bono assistance that helped free Mario Rocha, a teenaged murder suspect who became the subject of a 2007 documentary. Additionally, his defense of the Museum Security Network, which tracks stolen art, helped set a precedent protecting online statements. Stephen also volunteers as a law and civics teacher at a Los Angeles middle school.
Stephen was a key member of the pro bono legal team that obtained freedom for Mario Rocha, a Los Angeles teenager who was wrongfully convicted of murder. Mario served ten years in prison before ultimately being released on habeas corpus. Stephen’s other pro bono projects have included service as a volunteer arbitrator and mediator in cases assigned by the Los Angeles County Superior Court.
Stephen also previously served on the State Bar Litigation Section’s Complex Litigation Committee.
Quoted in:
California
U.S. District Court, Central District of California; U.S. District Court, Northern District of California; U.S. District Court, Southern District of California; U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California; U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois; U.S. District Court, Southern District of Illinois; U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan
Supreme Court of California
U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit; U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit; U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit; U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit; U.S. Court of Appeals, D.C. Circuit
U.S. Supreme Court
J.D., with honors, University of Chicago, 1995; Member, The University of Chicago Law Review
A.B., magna cum laude in Economics, Harvard University, 1992; Member, The Harvard Crimson
Law Clerk, the late Hon. M. Blane Michael, U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit
Stephen Newman handles class action defense and other representative litigation, including multidistrict cases, as well as proceedings launched by government officials on behalf of the general public. He has extensive experience representing companies including internet businesses, retailers, banks, insurers and manufacturers under California’s Unfair Competition Law and Consumers Legal Remedies Act.
Stephen’s expertise extends to data security, consumer privacy, securities fraud, insurance and accountancy and actuarial malpractice.
Stephen contributed pro bono assistance that helped free Mario Rocha, a teenaged murder suspect who became the subject of a 2007 documentary. Additionally, his defense of the Museum Security Network, which tracks stolen art, helped set a precedent protecting online statements. Stephen also volunteers as a law and civics teacher at a Los Angeles middle school.
Stephen was a key member of the pro bono legal team that obtained freedom for Mario Rocha, a Los Angeles teenager who was wrongfully convicted of murder. Mario served ten years in prison before ultimately being released on habeas corpus. Stephen’s other pro bono projects have included service as a volunteer arbitrator and mediator in cases assigned by the Los Angeles County Superior Court.
Stephen also previously served on the State Bar Litigation Section’s Complex Litigation Committee.
Quoted in:
California
U.S. District Court, Central District of California; U.S. District Court, Northern District of California; U.S. District Court, Southern District of California; U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California; U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois; U.S. District Court, Southern District of Illinois; U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan
Supreme Court of California
U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit; U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit; U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit; U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit; U.S. Court of Appeals, D.C. Circuit
U.S. Supreme Court
J.D., with honors, University of Chicago, 1995; Member, The University of Chicago Law Review
A.B., magna cum laude in Economics, Harvard University, 1992; Member, The Harvard Crimson
Law Clerk, the late Hon. M. Blane Michael, U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit
2021 Annual Overview - California’s Unfair Competition Law and Consumers Legal Remedies Act
Holders Beware: Holder Rule Could Expose Holder to Attorneys’ Fees In Excess of Amount of Contract
California’s Unfair Competition Law and Consumers Legal Remedies Act 2021 Annual Overview
California Attorney General CCPA FAQs – Clarification for Consumers, Help for Businesses
COVID-19’s Impact on Consumer Financial Services Litigation: Chapter 1 - Credit Reporting
Stephen Newman Discusses New Legislation on Privacy and Data Security Policies
Charging Into the New Decade: A Look at California's Expansive Regulatory Moves
Stephen Newman Explores TCPA Constitutionality as a 2020 ‘Consumer Protection Case to Watch’
Considering Appellate Jurisdiction to Review Orders Compelling Arbitration
California Supreme Court Limits Scope of Class Action Ascertainability Defense
SCOTUS Limits the Definition of ‘Debt Collector’ Under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act
Stephen Newman quoted in “California High Court Rules Colleges Must Protect Students”
"DC Circuit Issues Long-Awaited Opinion Addressing Challenges To FCC's 2015 TCPA Ruling"
Stephen Newman quoted in “Justices Hone Creditors’ Ability To Ax Pre-Bankruptcy Deals”
"Ninth Circuit Rules Plaintiff Has Article III Standing In Spokeo, Leaves More Questions Unanswered"
"Second Circuit Holds That Contractually Provided TCPA Consent May Not Be Unilaterally Revoked"
Stephen J. Newman quoted in “Your Favorite Retailer Has Filed For Bankruptcy; Now What?”
"D.C. Circuit Strikes Down FCC’s Order Requiring Opt-out Language on Solicited Fax Advertisements"
Stephen J. Newman quoted in "Looking on the Bright Side: Investors may Cheer Trump Plans"
Stephen J. Newman quoted in "Tribune Co Shareholders’ Legal Woes over 2007 Buyout Near End"
"Possible Changes to the Federal Trade Commission’s “Holder Rule” Could Affect Consumer Finance"
Supreme Court Rules In Spokeo, Inc. v. Robins: Injury Must Be Particularized And Concrete
"Supreme Court Ruling in Tyson Foods Leaves Many Class Action Questions Unresolved"
Stephen J. Newman quoted in "New Cyber Law Won't Be Liability Protection Panacea"
Lorman Education Services Webinar: Metro 2, e-OSCAR and the New FCRA/CFPB Compliance Requirements
"Recent Developments in the Law Governing the Fiduciary Duties of Bank Directors"
Stephen J. Newman quoted in "Attys React To Supreme Court's DirecTV Arbitration Decision"
"Seventh Circuit Reverses Dismissal of Data Breach Class Action on Standing Grounds"
Stephen J. Newman quoted in "The Biggest California Court Decisions So Far In 2015"
Stroock partners mentioned in "Zappos Data Breach MDL Booted Over Lack Of Harm"
PLI's 20th Annual Consumer Financial Services Institute
"Recent Developments in Data Furnisher Liability under the Fair Credit Reporting Act"
"Recent Developments under the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act and the Military Lending Act"
"California Court Of Appeal Issues Important Federal Arbitration Act Preemption Ruling"
"California Supreme Court Issues Important Federal Arbitration Act Preemption Ruling"
2014 Annual Overview of California's Unfair Competition Law and Consumers Legal Remedies Act
2013 Annual Overview of California's Unfair Competition Law and Consumers Legal Remedies Act
2010 Annual Overview of California's Unfair Competition Law and Consumers Legal Remedies Act
"California Supreme Court Addresses Enforceability Of Class Action Waivers"