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TEAM LEAD, BIOMETRIC PRIVACYJeffrey Rosenthal has extensive experience in high-stakes corporate and commercial litigation, having defended companies in multiple industries against claims involving:<ul>	<li>Class actions</li>	<li>Biometric Information Privacy Act (“BIPA”)</li>	<li>Telephone Consumer Protection Act (“TCPA”) / Junk Fax Prevention Act</li>	<li>Florida Telephone Solicitation Act</li>	<li>Consumer fraud and privacy</li>	<li>Driver Privacy Protection Act (“DPPA”)</li>	<li>Labeling and false advertising</li>	<li>Contracts</li>	<li>Business torts</li>	<li>Software and technology</li>	<li>Intellectual property (trade secret / trademark / copyright)</li>	<li>Civil Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (“RICO”) Act</li>	<li>Securities / shareholder actions</li>	<li>Financial industry arbitration</li>	<li>Professional liability</li>	<li>Alien Tort Statute</li></ul>Jeffrey regularly writes the Cyberlaw column for The Legal Intelligencer, wherein he discusses the intersecting&nbsp;areas of law and computing with an emphasis on the impact of new technologies, online privacy, software, intellectual property, and social networking sites on corporations, businesses, and individuals.&nbsp;He also serves as an editor for Blank Rome's <a href="https://biometricprivacyinsider.com/">Biometric Privacy Insider</a> blog, which analyzes and explores emerging issues in the rapidly developing area of biometric privacy.Jeffrey is&nbsp;a frequent lecturer on issues relating to attorney ethics.&nbsp;His recent speaking engagements include serving as a panelist discussing ethical issues in attorney use of social media for a national webcast, presenting on the proliferation of biometrics&nbsp;(fingerprint/face/voice scans) and the resultant impact on privacy and class action litigation, and presenting on practical class action avoidance strategies.&nbsp;He has also lectured on the topic of alternative dispute resolution at Villanova University School of&nbsp;Law, and on e-discovery and social media at Drexel University Thomas R. Kline School of Law.&nbsp;He also serves as a court-appointed Arbitrator as part of the Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas’ Compulsory Arbitration Program.In 2014, Jeffrey was selected by a panel of judges as one of The Legal Intelligencer’s “Lawyers on the Fast Track,” a recognition given to only 36 lawyers throughout Pennsylvania under the age of 40 who have influenced the legal industry through their development of the law, commitment to the community, and service to the bar.While in law school, Jeffrey served as executive editor of the Syracuse Law Review.&nbsp;He also served as a law clerk to the Honorable John P. Dean, Principal Administrative Law Judge for the Office of Administrative Hearings in Washington, D.C.Jeffrey completed his undergraduate studies at Pennsylvania State University where he earned a B.S. in Business Management, Smeal College of Business, and a B.S. in Psychology.

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Supreme Shift: How McLaughlin is Reshaping the TCPA

The Evolving Legal Landscape, AI and Beyond

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Supreme Court Empowers District Courts to Challenge FCC TCPA Interpretations

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Revenge of the Synth(etic Voice)

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Clocked In: FCC Seeks Clarity on Call Time Rules

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Attack of the (Voice) Clones: Protecting the Right to Your Voice

Ethics in Biometrics

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Jeffrey N. Rosenthal Appointed Co-Chair of the Philadelphia Bar Association’s Privacy/Data Security Committee

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The BR Privacy & Security Download: April 2024

Is Genetic Information the Next Privacy Battleground?

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AI and Intellectual Property: Navigating the Creative Frontiers in the Age of Artificial Intelligence

The BR Privacy & Security Download: November 2023

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Biometric Privacy and Healthcare

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The BR Privacy & Security Download: August 2023

AI Legal Symposium

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<ul>
<li>Served as Special AI Counsel to The Animation Guild (“TAG”) in its negotiations with The Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (“AMPTP”) concerning the use of Artificial Intelligence in animated movies and television shows.</li>
<li>Obtained voluntary dismissal for multinational conglomerate corporation specializing in aerospace, building technologies, performance materials and technologies, and safety and productivity solutions, in putative BIPA class action involving allegations of the collection/possession of “voiceprint” data.</li>
<li>Represented the largest owner of shopping malls in the U.S. in a nationwide class action suit by former tenants alleging a RICO conspiracy to overcharge for electricity, seeking hundreds of millions in damages. After class certification was denied, plaintiff dismissed all claims with prejudice with no financial or other compensation paid to plaintiff or counsel.</li>
<li>Obtained voluntary dismissal for multinational jewelry retailer in putative BIPA class action involving allegations of the collection/possession of consumer hand geometry in connection with virtual try-on technology.</li>
<li>Obtained voluntary dismissal for multinational chemical and consumer goods company in putative BIPA class action involving allegations of the collection/possession of consumer facial template data in connection with virtual try-on technology.</li>
<li>Obtained voluntary dismissal for manufacturer of audio and personal wearable consumer products in putative BIPA class action involving allegations of the collection/possession of consumer facial template data in connection with virtual try-on technology.</li>
<li>Obtained voluntary dismissal for eighth-largest retailer in the United States in a putative BIPA class action involving allegations of the collection/possession of consumer facial template data in connection with virtual try-on technology.</li>
<li>Representing nationwide cosmetics company in putative BIPA class action involving allegations of collection and possession of consumer facial template data in connection with client’s virtual try-on technology.</li>
<li>Representing the leading provider of highly complex combustion components for aerospace and power generation turbine engines in two biometric class actions involving allegations of improper employee fingerprint collection under BIPA.</li>
<li>A nationwide food producer in a biometric class action involving allegations of improper employee fingerprint collection under BIPA.</li>
<li>A nationwide retail chain of party stores in a biometric class action involving allegations of improper employee fingerprint collection under BIPA; client was voluntarily dismissed prior to filing an answer.</li>
<li>Prepared a multistate biometric compliance plan for the largest and fastest growing national healthcare linen and laundry service.</li>
<li>Counseled leader in the world of sports fashion on biometric compliance and employee consent.</li>
<li>Counseled hospital and health network on biometric compliance and patient matters.</li>
<li>A publisher of a nationally renowned drug interactions reference book in a putative class action alleging unsolicited fax advertising under the TCPA; successfully petitioned the U.S. Supreme Court to accept an appeal to address whether the district court was required to adopt the FCC’s interpretation of the TCPA and obtained a unanimous (9-0) ruling vacating and remanding the case back to the Fourth Circuit.</li>
<li>A global business process outsourcing (“BPO”) firm, in a national putative class action alleging unsolicited and/or automated telephone calls in connection with debt collection activities under the TCPA.</li>
<li>An online retailer and manufacturer of fitness equipment and apparel, in a national putative class action alleging unsolicited and/or automated telephone calls under the TCPA.</li>
<li>An industry leader in healthcare informatics and Medicare quality reporting provider, in a national putative class action alleging unsolicited fax advertising under the TCPA.</li>
<li>A provider of innovative electronic health records (“EHR”) software, in a national putative class action alleging unsolicited fax advertising under the TCPA. </li>
<li>An omnichannel commerce technology and operations provider, in TCPA spam text class action; after employing aggressive discovery strategy and motion practice, client was voluntarily dismissed from the case while co-defendant eventually agreed to a $10+ million settlement.</li>
<li>Government defense contractor psychologists involved in creating and implementing the CIA’s Enhanced Interrogation Techniques program in connection with claims arising under the federal Alien Tort Statute.</li>
<li>Obtained complete pre-discovery dismissal of class action complaint following motion to dismiss and oral argument for health knowledge products and services provider in national putative class action alleging unsolicited fax advertising under the TCPA.</li>
<li>Represented a Medicare reporting software provider in national putative class action alleging unsolicited fax advertising under the TCPA.</li>
<li>A hardware manufacturer and wholesaler, in national putative class action alleging unsolicited fax advertising under the TCPA; following extensive discovery, filed multiple motions for summary judgment and obtained favorable class-wide settlement shortly after motions were filed.</li>
<li>Obtained complete pre-discovery judgment on the pleadings and dismissal of class claims on behalf of a health system and medical group in a national putative class action under the TCPA involving flu shot reminder calls to patients; ruling was affirmed by the Second Circuit.</li>
<li>A janitorial sanitation supply company in nationwide class action alleging unsolicited fax advertising under the TCPA; following aggressive motion practice and discovery, parties entered into a favorable class-wide settlement.</li>
<li>Directors and officers of a regional bank against RICO claims asserted by former shareholders related to a 2008 merger; obtained dismissal at district court level and had decision affirmed by the Third Circuit.</li>
<li>A national provider of tax resolution services, in class action asserting violations of state and federal consumer protection laws; successfully vacated and remanded district court order denying motion to compel arbitration under the Federal Arbitration Act before the Third Circuit.</li>
<li>Won a six-figure FINRA arbitration award in which a broker was found liable for breach of fiduciary duty in failing to follow client’s instructions.</li>
<li>Obtained a permanent injunction in federal court that forced a software developer to return confidential business processes.</li>
<li>A specialty pharmaceutical company, in response to FDA product recall involving homeopathic oral supplements as well as subsequent intellectual property dispute regarding same.</li>
<li>A publicly traded defense contractor, in connection with contract, fraud and intellectual property claims against competitor.</li>
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