In addition to being able to efficiently handle matters in which multiple class action complaints are filed, including concurrent proceedings in federal and state courts, Bartko has extensive experience in gathering evidence in a manner that preserves the confidentiality required under federal and California law. Further, our attorneys have the ability to efficiently distill the facts, data and circumstances leading to the development of creative strategies to defend the actions, including against the latest waves of litigation asserting cookies and pixels constitute illegal wiretaps or pen registers.
Bartko’s attorneys have also successfully handled investigations by federal and state regulatory agencies, including the Federal Department of Justice Office of Civil Rights, the California Office of the Attorney General, the California Department of Public Heath and various California state licensing agencies. We are adept at addressing regulatory investigations while concurrently defending against civil litigation. We have a well-regarded reputation that has allowed us to effectively address government enforcers as well as judges.
We have also assisted clients in their initial responses to data breaches, including addressing on-going ransomware attacks, hacking by foreign state actors, physical theft by former employees or third parties, and errors by current employees. Clients regularly seek our input on the content of mandatory notices to potentially affected individuals and reports to regulators.