- 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.
- Represented one of the largest entertainment companies in appeals of unclaimed property decisions issued in New Jersey and Pennsylvania.
- 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.
Senior Associate,
- 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.
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.
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General Publications April 2025“Department of Labor’s Temporary Policy Allows Voluntary Escheatment of Certain Retirement Benefits,” Employee Relations Law Journal, April 2025.This article discusses the Department of Labor’s temporary ERISA enforcement policy for unclaimed retirement benefit payments of $1,000 or less.General Publications April 2025“Department of Labor’s Temporary Policy Allows Voluntary Escheatment of Certain Retirement Benefits,” Employee Relations Law Journal, April 2025.This article discusses the Department of Labor’s temporary ERISA enforcement policy for unclaimed retirement benefit payments of $1,000 or less.
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Speaking Engagement March 23–26, 2025UPPO 2025 Annual ConferenceMichael Giovannini, Ethan Millar, Daniel Dubin, and Tiffany Li Qu will speak during this conference hosted by the Unclaimed Property Professionals Organization (UPPO).Speaking Engagement March 23–26, 2025UPPO 2025 Annual ConferenceMichael Giovannini, Ethan Millar, Daniel Dubin, and Tiffany Li Qu will speak during this conference hosted by the Unclaimed Property Professionals Organization (UPPO).
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General Publications March 17, 2025“New Escheatment Guidance Brings ERISA Issues Back to Forefront,” Tax Notes State, March 17, 2025.General Publications March 17, 2025“New Escheatment Guidance Brings ERISA Issues Back to Forefront,” Tax Notes State, March 17, 2025.
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Advisories January 31, 2025Unclaimed Property / Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation Advisory | Department of Labor's Temporary Policy Allows Voluntary Escheatment of Certain Retirement BenefitsOur Unclaimed Property and Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation teams delve into the Department of Labor’s temporary ERISA enforcement policy for unclaimed retirement benefit payments of $1,000 or less.Advisories January 31, 2025Unclaimed Property / Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation Advisory | Department of Labor's Temporary Policy Allows Voluntary Escheatment of Certain Retirement BenefitsOur Unclaimed Property and Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation teams delve into the Department of Labor’s temporary ERISA enforcement policy for unclaimed retirement benefit payments of $1,000 or less.
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Advisories September 13, 2024Unclaimed Property Advisory: Settlement Between Delaware and 30 States Ends MoneyGram LitigationFollowing the Supreme Court’s 2023 decision in the MoneyGram case, Delaware and a coalition of 30 states have settled. Our Unclaimed Property Team examines the impact of the settlement on future litigation over escheated funds.Advisories September 13, 2024Unclaimed Property Advisory: Settlement Between Delaware and 30 States Ends MoneyGram LitigationFollowing the Supreme Court’s 2023 decision in the MoneyGram case, Delaware and a coalition of 30 states have settled. Our Unclaimed Property Team examines the impact of the settlement on future litigation over escheated funds.
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Webinar September 4, 2024The A-Z of California’s VCP: Everything You Need to Know About California’s Voluntary Compliance Program
Kendall Houghton and Daniel Dubin will co-host this webinar with Deloitte tax specialists Nina Renda and Jenna Fenelli.
Webinar September 4, 2024The A-Z of California’s VCP: Everything You Need to Know About California’s Voluntary Compliance ProgramKendall Houghton and Daniel Dubin will co-host this webinar with Deloitte tax specialists Nina Renda and Jenna Fenelli.
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Advisories August 16, 2024Unclaimed Property Advisory: The SCO Whiffs on Its First Attempt to Formally Adopt Third-Party Unclaimed Property Auditor RegulationsCalifornia holders of unclaimed property earned a reprieve from third-party auditors. Our Unclaimed Property Team examines an Office of Administrative Law (OAL) ruling that shuts down regulations from the State Controller’s Office (SCO), at least for now.Advisories August 16, 2024Unclaimed Property Advisory: The SCO Whiffs on Its First Attempt to Formally Adopt Third-Party Unclaimed Property Auditor RegulationsCalifornia holders of unclaimed property earned a reprieve from third-party auditors. Our Unclaimed Property Team examines an Office of Administrative Law (OAL) ruling that shuts down regulations from the State Controller’s Office (SCO), at least for now.
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Advisories June 24, 2024Class Action and State & Local Tax Advisory: What Does California Drip-Pricing Law Mean for Retailers?Our Class Action and State & Local Tax teams answer the questions California’s SB 478 raises about how sellers can present prices to consumers.Advisories June 24, 2024Class Action and State & Local Tax Advisory: What Does California Drip-Pricing Law Mean for Retailers?Our Class Action and State & Local Tax teams answer the questions California’s SB 478 raises about how sellers can present prices to consumers.
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Webinar June 27, 2023How to Take Advantage of California's New Voluntary Compliance ProgramKendall Houghton and Daniel Dubin will join Clearview Group for a webinar on California's new Voluntary Compliance Program.Webinar June 27, 2023How to Take Advantage of California's New Voluntary Compliance ProgramKendall Houghton and Daniel Dubin will join Clearview Group for a webinar on California's new Voluntary Compliance Program.
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In the News December 16, 2022The Hollywood Reporter | Celebrities Shilling Crypto Face More Than Just MockeryDan Dubin is quoted on the importance of doing research when investing in certain cryptocurrencies that could be a bad investment.In the News December 16, 2022The Hollywood Reporter | Celebrities Shilling Crypto Face More Than Just MockeryDan Dubin is quoted on the importance of doing research when investing in certain cryptocurrencies that could be a bad investment.
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, volunteer