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Arnold & Porter LLP - James F. Speyer
Represents global energy company in franchisee class action litigation asserting contract, unfair competition and antitrust claims.
Represents global convenience store franchisor in consumer class action litigation and franchisee class action litigation. Represents global foodservice retailer in franchisee and real estate matters and consumer class action litigation.
Southern California Super Lawyers 2011-2014
Named one of California’s “Top 20 Lawyers Under 40” by Daily Journal, 1999
JD, The George Washington University Law School, 1985 BA in History, Philosophy,
Williams College, 1981 Admissions
"Seller Beware: Avoiding the Pitfalls of Selling to California Consumers A Two-Part Webinar Series - Session 1" July 17, 2013.
"A Class-Action Game Changer" Daily Journal, April 29, 2013 ▶ View More
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James Speyer is a partner in the firm's Los Angeles office. His practice focuses on antitrust and other complex civil litigation, including consumer protection and franchise law. Mr. Speyer has an extensive background in all phases of civil trial practice and appeals, in federal and state courts in California and throughout the country. Recently, he successfully led the joint defense team in a set of antitrust class actions alleging price-fixing among competitors and seeking billions of dollars in damages. From 1991 to 2005, Mr. Speyer was an attorney at Arnold & Porter LLP and practiced in the antitrust and trade regulation group. Prior to rejoining Arnold & Porter in 2008, Mr. Speyer served as Chair of the litigation practice group of Heller Ehrman's Los Angeles office.Mr. Speyer received his law degree from George Washington University Law School, where he was a member of the Law Review. Antitrust/Competition Representative Matters
Represents global energy company in franchisee class action litigation asserting contract, unfair competition and antitrust claims.Represents global convenience store franchisor in consumer class action litigation and franchisee class action litigation.Represents global foodservice retailer in franchisee and real estate matters and consumer class action litigation.Represents leading tobacco company in antitrust class actions alleging Sherman Act § 1 violations.Represents leading global liability insurer in connection with hundreds of personal injury claims brought by retired NFL players against its insured, a leading helmet manufacturer.Represents leading internet domain name registry operator in antitrust lawsuit alleging Sherman Act § 1 and § 2 violations.Represents major professional sports league in consumer class action litigation.Represents national department store chain in consumer class action litigation.Represents leading concert promotion company in antitrust class actions alleging Sherman Act § 2 violations.Represents global energy company in business litigation.Served as lead counsel for the tobacco industry in healthcare reimbursement and unfair competition lawsuits brought by the State of California and 19 California cities and counties.Served as lead counsel for the lead industry in class action brought by California public entities seeking abatement of all lead-painted properties in California.Represented tobacco company in statewide consumer class action seeking to invalidate on antitrust grounds the landmark Master Settlement Agreement between 46 attorneys general and the major tobacco companies.Represented one of the nation's largest distributors of electrical products in federal antitrust lawsuit alleging group boycott and attempted monopolization claims.Represented leading global liability insurer in connection with hundreds of sexual abuse claims brought against its insured, the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Los Angeles.Represented sporting goods company in claims brought under California's "Made in U.S.A." statute.Defended weapons manufacturer in product liability/wrongful death lawsuit. Representative Matters
Represents global energy company in franchisee class action litigation asserting contract, unfair competition and antitrust claims.Represents global convenience store franchisor in consumer class action litigation and franchisee class action litigation.Represents global foodservice retailer in franchisee and real estate matters and consumer class action litigation.Represents leading tobacco company in antitrust class actions alleging Sherman Act § 1 violations.Represents leading global liability insurer in connection with hundreds of personal injury claims brought by retired NFL players against its insured, a leading helmet manufacturer.Represents leading internet domain name registry operator in antitrust lawsuit alleging Sherman Act § 1 and § 2 violations.Represents major professional sports league in consumer class action litigation.Represents national department store chain in consumer class action litigation.Represents leading concert promotion company in antitrust class actions alleging Sherman Act § 2 violations.Represents global energy company in business litigation.Served as lead counsel for the tobacco industry in healthcare reimbursement and unfair competition lawsuits brought by the State of California and 19 California cities and counties.Served as lead counsel for the lead industry in class action brought by California public entities seeking abatement of all lead-painted properties in California.Represented tobacco company in statewide consumer class action seeking to invalidate on antitrust grounds the landmark Master Settlement Agreement between 46 attorneys general and the major tobacco companies.Represented one of the nation's largest distributors of electrical products in federal antitrust lawsuit alleging group boycott and attempted monopolization claims.Represented leading global liability insurer in connection with hundreds of sexual abuse claims brought against its insured, the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Los Angeles.Represented sporting goods company in claims brought under California's "Made in U.S.A." statute.Defended weapons manufacturer in product liability/wrongful death lawsuit. Rankings
Southern California Super Lawyers 2011-2014 Named one of California’s “Top 20 Lawyers Under 40” by Daily Journal, 1999 Professional and Community Activities
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James F. Speyer and Kelly A. Welchans "A Class-Action Game Changer" Daily Journal, April 29, 2013 James F. Speyer and Zachary B. Allen "Recent Developments In California's Antitrust and Unfair Competition Law" (PDF: 298 kB) Business Torts and RICO News, Volume 6, Issue 4, Fall 2010 James F. Speyer and Zachary B. Allen "Strict Liability For Below-Cost Pricing In Calif.?" (PDF: 53 kB) Competition Law360, August 20, 2010 Trenton H. Norris and James F. Speyer "Curtailing Class Action Abuse: How Three Developments Converged To Reduce The Pressure To Settle" (PDF: 31 kB) Washington Legal Foundation, May 2010 Trenton H. Norris and James F. Speyer "California High Court Offers Mixed Results On Proposition 64" (PDF: 145 kB) Washington Legal Foundation Legal Opinion Letter, August 2009 Blogs
James F. Speyer, David Kouba and Kelly Smith Fayne "Supreme Court's Comcast Decision Makes Consumer Class Actions Tougher To Certify" Consumer Advertising Law Blog, April 8, 2013 James F. Speyer and McCormick Conforti "The Hazards of Dukes for Potential Classes in False Advertising Cases" Consumer Advertising Law Blog, June 28, 2011 James F. Speyer "CA Supreme Court Makes It Easier To Sue Companies Under Consumer Protection Laws" Consumer Advertising Law Blog, February 1, 2011 James F. Speyer "Back On The (Supply) Chain Gang: New California Law Requires Disclosure of Efforts to Eradicate Slavery and Trafficking from Supply Chains" Consumer Advertising Law Blog, December 1, 2010 James F. Speyer "California Supreme Court Poised To Hear Argument on Key UCL Standing Issue" Consumer Advertising Law Blog, November 2, 2010 James F. Speyer and Zachary B. Allen "Stop the Press! $16 Million Jury Verdict in Newspaper Ad Pricing Dispute Sets California Apart In Assessing Liability for Below-Cost Pricing" Consumer Advertising Law Blog, August 17, 2010 James F. Speyer and Karen Otto "Made in the USA (We can't say this in California)" Consumer Advertising Law Blog, July 9, 2010 James F. Speyer and Trenton H. Norris "Culling the Herd of Abusive Class Action Litigation" Consumer Advertising Law Blog, June 1, 2010 James F. Speyer and Trenton H. Norris "Biggest Circuit Adopts Strict Class Cert Standard but Certifies Wal-Mart-Sized Class" Consumer Advertising Law Blog, April 29, 2010 James F. Speyer and Rachel L. Chanin "Not So 'Wonderful' for POM Wonderful: Federal District Court Tosses Case Based on Lack of Standing Under California's Prop 64" Consumer Advertising Law Blog, January 27, 2010 James F. Speyer "Zip Code Please: California Court Upholds Merchant's Right To Request And Distribute A Consumer's Zip Code" Consumer Advertising Law Blog, November 2, 2009 James F. Speyer "Another 'Juicy' Denial of Motion to Dismiss in Pomegranate Case" Consumer Advertising Law Blog, September 24, 2009 James F. Speyer "Federal Court Refuses To Redeem Gift Card Complaint" Consumer Advertising Law Blog, July 16, 2009 James F. Speyer "California: The Shakedown State Once Again?" Consumer Advertising Law Blog, May 21, 2009 Presentations
James F. Speyer "Guidance for Consumer Products & Services Companies: A Review of the Supreme Court's 2011 First Amendment and Class Action Decisions" Arnold & Porter LLP, September 20, 2011 James F. Speyer "Class Certification in Consumer Fraud Class Actions After Wal-Mart v. Dukes" (PDF: 35 kB) The American Bar Association Section of Antitrust Law, July 22, 2011 James F. Speyer "California's Kwikset Decision and Its Effect on Standing and Monetary Recovery under California Unfair Competition Laws" The American Bar Association, Section of Antitrust Law, Private Advertising Litigation Committee, Teleseminar, February 11, 2011 Angel A. Garganta, Trenton H. Norris, Eric Shapland and James F. Speyer "WEBCAST: Avoiding the Pitfalls of Selling to California Consumers" November 19, 2010 James F. Speyer "Changing Standards for Certifying Class Actions" Speaker and Panelist, 2010 ABA Antitrust Section Annual Spring Meeting, April 2010 Advisories
"Supreme Court's Comcast Decision Reduces Threat Of Abusive Class Actions»" Apr 2013 "Supreme Court Limits Plaintiffs' Strategy to Avoid Class Action Fairness Act Removal»" Mar 2013 "Class Actions After Wal-Mart»" Jun 2011 "High Court Approves Ban on Classwide Arbitration»" May 2011 "California Supreme Court Lowers Bar For UCL Standing, Raised Bar For Money Damages»" Feb 2011 "New California Law Requires Disclosure Regarding Human Trafficking/Slavery in Supply Chains»" Jan 2011 "New California Supreme Court Decision Provides More Confusion Than Clarity For Companies Facing Indirect Purchaser Claims»" Jul 2010 "Supreme Court Adopts "Nerve Center Test" to Determine a Company's "Principal Place of Business"»" Mar 2010 "Ninth Circuit: No Standing to Bring California Unfair Competition Law Claims Based on Hypothetical Injuries»" Jan 2010 "CA DAs Enforce Gift Card Law Against Major Retailer, Highlighting Increasing Government Enforcement Trend»" Aug 2009 "CA Supreme Court Relaxes Standing and Liability Requirements Under CA's Unfair Competition Law»" May 2009 Multimedia