- Represented a major country club operator in a false claims action in California involving the escheatment of membership initiation payments.
- Represented the largest global association of regulated funds in the United States related to the proper interpretation of the escheat standard for securities in the California Unclaimed Property law.
- Counsel for an automotive technology company in regulatory matters throughout the country.
- Represented one of the largest entertainment companies in appeals of unclaimed property decisions issued in New Jersey and Pennsylvania.
- Defended a major health insurance company against numerous lawsuits alleging violations of the California Insurance Code.
- Obtained a motion for summary disposition against the Michigan Department of Treasury on the issue that the statute of limitations barred the Treasurer from requiring the escheat of unclaimed property.
- Represented dozens of Fortune 500 companies across various industries in multistate unclaimed property audits.
- Provided planning and advice for the implementation and restructuring of national companies’ gift card and loyalty programs.
- Obtained a dismissal with prejudice in an unfair competition class action where plaintiff alleged that misleading on-screen ATM prompts caused consumers to make unwanted balance inquiries, thereby generating additional fee assessments.
- Tried a breach of contract case in which the plaintiff alleged he was owed 50 percent of the client’s finder’s fee for setting up the Floyd Mayweather, Jr. vs. Manny Pacquiao boxing match with favorable results for the client.
Partner,
- Phone: +1 213 576 1156
- Email: daniel.dubin@alston.com
Clients from a variety of industries trust Daniel’s ability to distill complex, factual legal issues into clear arguments when facing litigation and multistate audits.
Daniel Dubin focuses his practice on cutting-edge, nationwide matters in unclaimed property and consumer protection. Daniel is a cross-practice litigator with significant experience representing clients in pre-litigation disputes during unclaimed property audits and voluntary disclosure agreement programs, as well as high-stakes cases against both public and private entities in state and federal courts. Daniel has litigated individual and class action cases spanning several topics including unclaimed property, unfair competition, deceptive practices, false advertising, and whistleblower claims.
Daniel also advises clients on structuring their unclaimed property, gift card, subscription, rewards, and loyalty programs to comply with state unclaimed property and consumer protection laws. He has drafted and revised terms and conditions, intercompany agreements, and third-party contracts for dozens of companies in the entertainment, gaming, hospitality, financial services, retail, and manufacturing industries. He also advises companies in the automotive technology sector on regulatory and strategic issues. He was recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® and named a “Rising Star” by Super Lawyers.
Daniel has authored articles and has been quoted in major publications, including Law360, Bloomberg Law, The Hollywood Reporter, and BuzzFeed. He was named a “Rising Star” by Super Lawyers.
Languages
- Russian
Bar Admissions
- California
Education
- University of California, Los Angeles (J.D., 2016)
- University of California, Los Angeles (B.A., 2012)
Memberships
- Unclaimed Property Professionals Organization
- Los Angeles Intellectual Property Law Association
- Animal Legal Defense Fund