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Ad Defense Law

Covers advertising law and consumer class action law. By Holland & Hart LLP.

http://adlawdefense.com/

Apr 3
California Court Does Not Side With Coffee

California Court Does Not Side With Coffee

** Starbucks and other Coffee Makers Lose Latest Phase of Prop 65 Acrylamide Warning Case ** …
Mar 28
Round Up – Round One

Round Up – Round One

** Monsanto Gets its First Victory in the Battle over Herbicide Prop 65 Listing ** …
Mar 8
Playing Chicken with the USDA

Playing Chicken with the USDA

Consumer Groups allege Chicken was laced with “Special K” in False Advertising Case …

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Ahead of the Class

Focuses on class action defense, addressing current cases and decisions, trends, and strategies associated with class action lawsuits. By Montgomery McCracken.

http://classactionblog.mmwr.com

Mar 26
Ninth Circuit Restricts Vicarious Liability in TCPA Class Action

Ninth Circuit Restricts Vicarious Liability in TCPA Class Action

In Kristensen v. Credit Payment Services Inc., the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit affirmed a district court’s summary judgment that lenders and marketers who did not ratify the actions of a third-party publisher were not…
Jan 31
Ninth Circuit Raises the Bar for Settling Nationwide Consumer-Protection Class Action

Ninth Circuit Raises the Bar for Settling Nationwide Consumer-Protection Class Action

In an opinion that could make certification of nationwide class action settlements considerably more difficult, a divided panel of the Ninth Circuit has ruled that when deciding whether to certify a multistate settlement class, the district…
Jan 10
Pre-Adverse Action Fair Credit Reporting Act Claim in Class Action Dismissed for Lack of Standing

Pre-Adverse Action Fair Credit Reporting Act Claim in Class Action Dismissed for Lack of Standing

After four years of litigation, Judge Jan DuBois of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania dismissed an FCRA claim in a class action for lack of standing. Moore v. Rite Aid Hdqtrs Corp. d/b/a Rite Aid…

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Baum Headlund Law Blog

Covers personal injury. By Baum, Hedlund, Aristei & Goldman.

https://www.baumhedlundlaw.com/blog/

May 17
Monsanto Loses Motions to Avoid June Roundup-Induced Cancer Trial

Monsanto Loses Motions to Avoid June Roundup-Induced Cancer Trial

May 17, 2018 – San Francisco, California - - A California State Court judge denied Monsanto’s bid to toss a lawsuit alleging exposure to Roundup causes non-Hodgkin lymphoma and ruled that the plaintiff will be permitted to seek…
Apr 26
CA Court of Appeal Grants Writ in U.S. for Colombian Helicopter Crash

CA Court of Appeal Grants Writ in U.S. for Colombian Helicopter Crash

April 26, 2018 – Los Angeles, California – The California Court of Appeal, in a published opinion, issued a writ of mandate pursuant to a petition filed by the law firm of Baum, Hedlund, Aristei & Goldman dismissing…
Apr 19
CA Glyphosate Prop 65 Ruling Affirms Listing as Probable Carcinogen

CA Glyphosate Prop 65 Ruling Affirms Listing as Probable Carcinogen

In a Major Victory for Public Health, a California Appellate Court Rules Against Monsanto, Upholding the State’s Listing of Glyphosate as a Chemical Known to Cause Cancer April 19, 2018 – Fresno, California – A California…

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Canadian Class Actions Monitor

By McCarthy Tetrault.

https://www.mccarthy.ca/en/insights/blogs/canadian-class-actions-monitor

May 25
New Data Breach Reporting Regime May Increase Data Breach Class Action

New Data Breach Reporting Regime May Increase Data Breach Class Action
May 11
A Cautionary Tale: Saskatchewan Court Refuses to Approve $20 Million Class Action Settlement

A Cautionary Tale: Saskatchewan Court Refuses to Approve $20 Million Class Action Settlement
May 10
BCCA Rules Overdraft Fees Exceeding $5 Constituted “Interest” under Criminal Code

BCCA Rules Overdraft Fees Exceeding $5 Constituted “Interest” under Criminal Code

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The Carolinas Class Action blog covers class action developments in North and South Carolina. Robinson Bradshaw & Hinson, P.A. attorneys report on recent cases involving all federal and state courts in the Carolinas, as well as the U.S. Supreme Court and the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals.

http://www.carolinasclassaction.com

May 22
U.S. Supreme Court Upholds Agreements Barring Employment Class Action

U.S. Supreme Court Upholds Agreements Barring Employment Class Action

Yesterday, the United States Supreme Court, in a 5-4 opinion, held that an employer and its employees may agree to arbitrate claims on an individual, not a class-wide basis. Epic Systems Corp. v Lewis, No. 16-285 (U.S. May 21, 2018). Writing…
May 21
A Fresh Look: CCA is now Class Actions Brief

A Fresh Look: CCA is now Class Actions Brief

Loyal readers may notice that Carolinas Class Action received a facelift and has been renamed Class Actions Brief. Given our experience with class actions across the country, we want to broaden the scope in order to report on cases outside…
May 2
Recent Filings – April Digest

Recent Filings – April Digest

Not every class action court filing in North and South Carolina becomes a full-length post on our blog. Here is a recap of April’s filings: Todd, et al. v. Norfolk Southern Corporation (D.S.C. April 23, 2018) (putative class action…

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Chicago Lawyer Blog

Covers personal injury. By Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard P.C.

http://www.salvilaw.com/blog/

May 24
Brian Salvi featured in FOX 32 special report on dog bite case

Brian Salvi featured in FOX 32 special report on dog bite case

CHICAGO (May 24, 2018) – A dog bite can happen in the blink of an eye, and the trauma can last a lifetime. But protecting yourself has to begin immediately. FOX 32 Chicago interviewed attorney Brian Salvi for a special... The post Brian…
May 23
Bus driver in deadly New Jersey school bus crash had 14 license suspension

Bus driver in deadly New Jersey school bus crash had 14 license suspension

JERSEY CITY, NEW JERSEY (May 23, 2018) – New details were released this week about the driving record of the bus driver involved in the tragic school bus crash in New Jersey last week. Reports reveal 77-year-old Hudy Muldrow Sr.has…
May 16
Salvi Law supports Hubbard Street Dance Chicago

Salvi Law supports Hubbard Street Dance Chicago

CHICAGO (May 16, 2018) – Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard, P.C. is proud to once again support contemporary dance company Hubbard Street Dance Chicago. Salvi Law’s donation, along with the support of many other Chicago…

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Class Action Blog

Covers class action litigation in the Southeast and class action arbitrations nationally. By Carlton Fields.

http://classifiedclassaction.com/

May 23
Supreme Court Upholds Use of Class Action Waivers in Employment Arbitration Agreement

Supreme Court Upholds Use of Class Action Waivers in Employment Arbitration Agreement

In a significant decision awaited by U.S. employers since January 2017, the Supreme Court upheld the use of class action waivers in arbitration agreements. Justice Gorsuch wrote the majority opinion, which was joined by Justices Roberts,…
May 16
Aw Schnucks! Seventh Circuit Dismisses Data Breach Class Action by Financial Institution Plaintiffs Under Economic Loss Doctrine

Aw Schnucks! Seventh Circuit Dismisses Data Breach Class Action by Financial Institution Plaintiffs Under Economic Loss Doctrine

The Seventh Circuit recently upheld the dismissal of a novel putative class action filed by financial institutions against grocer Schnuck Markets (“Schnucks”) based on the economic loss doctrine. Schnucks suffered a data breach…
May 14
Supreme Court to Determine Whether An Arbitration Clause Must Explicitly Authorize Class-wide Arbitration

Supreme Court to Determine Whether An Arbitration Clause Must Explicitly Authorize Class-wide Arbitration

The Supreme Court recently granted certiorari in Lamps Plus Inc. v. Varela, to determine “[w]hether the Federal Arbitration Act forecloses a state-law interpretation of an arbitration agreement that would authorize class…

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ClassActionBlawg.com

Features class action news, commentary, and analysis. By Paul Karlsgodt.

http://classactionblawg.com

Jan 17
Upcoming Webinars on Statistics and Biometrics in Class Action

Upcoming Webinars on Statistics and Biometrics in Class Action

Next week, I’ll be presenting in webinars addressing two trendy topics in class actions. Next Tuesday, January 23, at 1:00 PM EST, Brian Troyer of Thompson Hine in Cleveland and I will be reprising a Stafford Publications webinar…
Jan 10
The Top 10 Class-Action Related Developments of 2017

The Top 10 Class-Action Related Developments of 2017

Happy 2018 to all! I recently authored a blog post for BakerHostetler’s Class Action Lawsuit Defense Blog summarizing my top 10 class-action related developments of 2017. For that article and…
Jul 12
Don’t Miss Tomorrow’s ABA CADS Roundtable on the Use of Surveys and Statistics in Class Action

Don’t Miss Tomorrow’s ABA CADS Roundtable on the Use of Surveys and Statistics in Class Action

Tomorrow, July 13, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. EDT, I’ll be presenting on a panel of attorneys and experts discussing the use of surveys and statistics in class actions. The presentation is part of the ABA’s Committee Roundtable…

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Classified: The Class Action Blog

A blog focused on the latest class action developments and trends by the attorneys of Carlton Fields Jorden Burt.

http://classifiedclassaction.com/

May 23
Supreme Court Upholds Use of Class Action Waivers in Employment Arbitration Agreement

Supreme Court Upholds Use of Class Action Waivers in Employment Arbitration Agreement

In a significant decision awaited by U.S. employers since January 2017, the Supreme Court upheld the use of class action waivers in arbitration agreements. Justice Gorsuch wrote the majority opinion, which was joined by Justices Roberts,…
May 16
Aw Schnucks! Seventh Circuit Dismisses Data Breach Class Action by Financial Institution Plaintiffs Under Economic Loss Doctrine

Aw Schnucks! Seventh Circuit Dismisses Data Breach Class Action by Financial Institution Plaintiffs Under Economic Loss Doctrine

The Seventh Circuit recently upheld the dismissal of a novel putative class action filed by financial institutions against grocer Schnuck Markets (“Schnucks”) based on the economic loss doctrine. Schnucks suffered a data breach…
May 14
Supreme Court to Determine Whether An Arbitration Clause Must Explicitly Authorize Class-wide Arbitration

Supreme Court to Determine Whether An Arbitration Clause Must Explicitly Authorize Class-wide Arbitration

The Supreme Court recently granted certiorari in Lamps Plus Inc. v. Varela, to determine “[w]hether the Federal Arbitration Act forecloses a state-law interpretation of an arbitration agreement that would authorize class…

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Consumer Advocate Legal Update

Discusses consumer law, class action lawsuits, advertising law, business law, copyright, and other topics. By Khorrami, LLP.

https://consumeradvocatelegalupdate.wordpress.com

Nov 17
Class Action Lawsuit against Gap and Banana Republic for Misleading Sales Tactic

Class Action Lawsuit against Gap and Banana Republic for Misleading Sales Tactic

Have you ever planned to make a purchase of an item solely because you thought it was on sale, only to find out at the cash register that the item is being sold at full-price? If so, you are not alone. Consumers in California have banned…
Nov 17
Class Action Lawsuit against Gap and Banana Republic for Misleading Sales Tactic

Class Action Lawsuit against Gap and Banana Republic for Misleading Sales Tactic

Have you ever planned to make a purchase of an item solely because you thought it was on sale, only to find out at the cash register that the item is being sold at full-price? If so, you are not alone. Consumers in California have banned…
Nov 17
Tylenol Liver Failure Lawsuit

Tylenol Liver Failure Lawsuit

Tylenol, the #1 doctor recommended brand of pain relief and a name trusted by Americans for years to treat aches and reduce fevers, has been linked to liver failure. A Tylenol liver failure lawsuit has been filed against Johnson &…

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David F. Sugarman

Covers class action cases, civil justice issues and consumer law matters. By David Sugarman.

http://www.davidsugerman.com/

Feb 3
Settlement: Le Cordon Bleu/Western Culinary and Career Education Corp.

Settlement: Le Cordon Bleu/Western Culinary and Career Education Corp.

It only took 10 years. Late yesterday, we agreed to settle our consumer fraud class action against Western Culinary Institute, Le Cordon Bleu-Portland, and Career Education Corp. Under the settlement, class members will get refunds of 44…
Dec 21
VW “Clean” Diesel Fraud: A new approach

VW “Clean” Diesel Fraud: A new approach

The many, many federal class action cases against Volkswagen have been consolidated in Northern California, and it looks like consumers are in for a slow slog. My co-counsel, Tim Quenelle, and I put our heads together and have developed a new…
Nov 16
VW Clean Diesel Fraud and the “Goodwill” Package

VW Clean Diesel Fraud and the “Goodwill” Package

I spent most of last week at the National Consumer Rights Litigation Conference in San Antonio. Among the many benefits is the chance to visit with colleagues who are the best consumer-side advocates in the country. I caught up with my…

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Employment Class Action Blog

Covers employment class action cases affecting employers. By Baker Hostetler.

http://www.employmentclassactionreport.com/

May 21
The Legality of Class Action Waivers in Arbitration Agreements – SCOTUS Finally Speak

The Legality of Class Action Waivers in Arbitration Agreements – SCOTUS Finally Speak

The controversy surrounding the validity of employment arbitration agreements with class action waivers has been simmering since at least 2012. Now, with the Supreme Court’s decision in Epic Systems Corp. v. Lewis, we have an answer:…
May 16
Washington Court Denies Plaintiffs’ Motion for Summary Judgment on Various Overtime Issue

Washington Court Denies Plaintiffs’ Motion for Summary Judgment on Various Overtime Issue

Overconfidence won’t overcome questions of fact Most practitioners and human resource professionals are already familiar with the increasingly difficult wage and hour laws in California and its “Mini Me” to the east, New…
May 15
Gutierrez v. Wells-Fargo Bank – Eleventh Circuit Sheds More Light on Waiver of Arbitration Rights in Putative Class Setting

Gutierrez v. Wells-Fargo Bank – Eleventh Circuit Sheds More Light on Waiver of Arbitration Rights in Putative Class Setting

Whether a defendant has waived its right to arbitrate as to unnamed class plaintiffs has been a troubling issue. Some courts base their analysis on their lack of jurisdiction over unnamed putative class members. Still others focus on how long…

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Impact Litigation Journal

Provides commentary and analysis about legal issues relating to class actions and other representative litigation in the areas of consumer and employment law. By Initiative Legal Group APC.

http://www.impactlitigation.com/

May 5
Turman v. Superior Court: Alter Ego & Joint Employer Liability Clarified by CA Ct. of Appeal

Turman v. Superior Court: Alter Ego & Joint Employer Liability Clarified by CA Ct. of Appeal

On November 29, 2017, the California Court of Appeal, Fourth District, addressed when the corporate veil can be pierced for wage-and-hour violations. Turman, et al. v. Superior Court of Orange County, No. G051871 (4th Dist. Div. 3 Nov. 7,…
Apr 15
Chase v. Hobby Lobby: Court Takes Consumers’ POV on False Discount

Chase v. Hobby Lobby: Court Takes Consumers’ POV on False Discount

In Chase v. Hobby Lobby Stores, Inc., No. 17-00881 (S.D. Cal. Feb. 8, 2018) (slip op. available here), the plaintiff alleged that Hobby Lobby engages in a scheme to defraud consumers by advertising fake discounts, using false reference…
Apr 4
Edwards v. Ford: 9th Cir. Affirms Award of “Catalyst” Attorney’s Fees in Auto Defect Class Action

Edwards v. Ford: 9th Cir. Affirms Award of “Catalyst” Attorney’s Fees in Auto Defect Class Action

In February, the Ninth Circuit issued an unpublished decision that bodes well for consumer-plaintiffs seeking to recover attorney’s fees under a “catalyst” theory in automotive defect class actions. See Edwards v. Ford Motor…

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Insurance Class Actions Insider

Covers class actions against insurance companies. By Robinson & Cole LLP.

http://www.insuranceclassactions.com/

May 8
Supreme Court to Decide Whether Class Action Arbitration Is Allowed Where Arbitration Clause Is Silent Regarding Availability of Class Proceeding

Supreme Court to Decide Whether Class Action Arbitration Is Allowed Where Arbitration Clause Is Silent Regarding Availability of Class Proceeding

The Supreme Court recently granted certiorari in Lamps Plus Inc. v. Varela, No. 17-988. The question presented in the petition for certiorari is: “Whether the Federal Arbitration Act forecloses a state-law interpretation of an…
May 7
Supreme Court to Address Use of Cy Pres Relief in Class Action Settlements Next Term

Supreme Court to Address Use of Cy Pres Relief in Class Action Settlements Next Term

The Supreme Court recently granted review in a case that involves whether, or in what circumstances, cy pres relief may be used in class action settlements. In Frank v. Gaos, No. 17-961, the Court will review the Ninth Circuit’s…
Feb 20
Second Chance to Opt Out of Class Not Required for Class Action Settlement

Second Chance to Opt Out of Class Not Required for Class Action Settlement

The Ninth Circuit recently ruled in favor of President Trump. That was not a typo, and this is not fake news. The ruling was not in favor of Trump in his official capacity, but in his capacity as a class action defendant. And it was in a case…

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Patterson Dahlberg Blog

Covers personal injury, workers' compensation and class actions.

http://www.pattersondahlberg.com/news-recent-cases/

Apr 20
The Minnesota Family Protection Act

The Minnesota Family Protection Act

Many Minnesota residents believe their family members are covered in the case of a boat accident under boat liability insurance. It makes sense because children and other family members who live at the same residence […] The post The…
Dec 13
Injured Workers File Lawsuit: Swagelok Hose Failure Causes Horrific Explosion at McNeilus plant in Dodge Center, MN.

Injured Workers File Lawsuit: Swagelok Hose Failure Causes Horrific Explosion at McNeilus plant in Dodge Center, MN.

November 28, 2017 Dodge Center, Minnesota– Lawyers representing injured workers announced today that they have filed lawsuits against a hose manufacturer, Swagelok Company, for injuries suffered by Eemou See, Anthony Putratz, Claudia…
Dec 5
Stryker LFIT V40 Lawsuits: What Patients Should Know

Stryker LFIT V40 Lawsuits: What Patients Should Know

November 30, 2017 If you received a hip implant you know they can drastically affect your quality of life. The goal of any hip replacement is to improve your mobility and decrease pain, but in […] The post Stryker LFIT V40 Lawsuits:…

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Podhurst Orseck, P.A. Blog

Covers aviation, mass torts and products liability litigation.

http://www.podhurst.com/category/blog/

May 15
Attorney of the Year Finalist — Peter Prieto

Attorney of the Year Finalist — Peter Prieto

The Takata airbag litigation preoccupied Prieto in 2017, consuming up to 80 percent of his time as vehicle owners landed settlements valued at $1.2 billion. By Catherine Wilson Peter Prieto. Photo: J. Albert Diaz PETER PRIETO…
May 15
Attorney of the Year Finalist — Peter Prieto

Attorney of the Year Finalist — Peter Prieto

Peter Prieto didn’t raise his hand when U.S. District Judge Federico Moreno was looking for someone to lead the plaintiffs’ side in the Takata air bag multidistrict litigation, but Prieto accepted when the assignment was The post…
Mar 29
DBR Announces Professional Excellence Award Honoree

DBR Announces Professional Excellence Award Honoree

The Daily Business Review is announcing honorees for its 2018 Professional Excellence Awards in recognition of exemplary work by attorneys in the legal profession and the community in 2017. An event set for May 30 at the Rusty Pelican in…

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The Andrews & Thornton Blog

Provides information on dangerous dietary supplements, pharmaceutical drug recalls, harmful medical implants, food recalls, and updates on the cases we are actively litigating.

http://andrewsthorntonblog.com

May 18
32 STATES INVOLVED IN E. COLI OUTBREAK — IS YOURS ONE?

32 STATES INVOLVED IN E. COLI OUTBREAK — IS YOURS ONE?

IMPORTANT: If you believe that you or someone you know has been injured by romaine lettuce related to this outbreak call Andrews & Thornton IMMEDIATELY at…Read more
Dec 6
GAS COMPANY NEGLIGENCE ALLEGED TO HAVE CAUSED TRAGIC MARINE AMPHIBIOUS VEHICLE FIRE

GAS COMPANY NEGLIGENCE ALLEGED TO HAVE CAUSED TRAGIC MARINE AMPHIBIOUS VEHICLE FIRE

Private Carlos Tinoco and eleven other Marines were severely injured when their amphibious assault vehicle struck a gas line at Camp Pendleton on September 12,…Read more
Nov 20
NORTHERN CALIFORNIA WILDFIRES

NORTHERN CALIFORNIA WILDFIRES

In the aftermath of the devastating fires that burned at least 245,000 acres, killed 43 people, and destroyed nearly 9,000 structures, many residents are looking…Read more

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The Ankin Law Blog

Personal Injury, Worker's Compensation, and Social Security blog.

http://ankinlaw.com/blog/

May 16
Workers’ Compensation for Airline Employee

Workers’ Compensation for Airline Employee

When airline workers are injured or become ill because of airplane crashes, turbulence, or other work-related incidents both on and off of the plane, they may be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits. Airline workers of all kinds…
May 16
Workers’ Compensation Lawyers Can Help with Work Injury Claim

Workers’ Compensation Lawyers Can Help with Work Injury Claim

A skilled Illinois workers’ compensation lawyer can be instrumental in helping victims get fair and absolute workers’ compensation benefits. Injured employees are generally entitled to workers’ compensation benefits…
May 14
Who Can Make a Workers’ Compensation Claim

Who Can Make a Workers’ Compensation Claim

In Illinois, injured workers are generally entitled to workers’ compensation benefits when they suffer a work-related accident or are harmed by a hazard while performing the duties of their job or acting on behalf of their employer. To…

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The Class-Action & Compliance…

The Class-Action & Compliance Sentinel

Covers class-action litigation and compliance matters for real estate professionals. By Hahn Loeser & Parks LLP.

http://www.realestateclassactions.com/

Apr 28
Mulvaney Could Lead BCFP Until 2025

Mulvaney Could Lead BCFP Until 2025

Since last November, when Mick Mulvaney became acting director of the agency formerly known as the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, he’s steered it away from many of the practices his predecessor had embraced. Questions have arisen…
Apr 21
Mulvaney Signals Relaxed UDAAP Enforcement

Mulvaney Signals Relaxed UDAAP Enforcement

One of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s more expansive powers is to police unfair, deceptive, or abusive acts and practices (UDAAP). The CFPB’s acting director plans to curb that authority significantly. On April…
Apr 15
Judicial Debate Over Mortgage-Servicing Lawsuits Continue

Judicial Debate Over Mortgage-Servicing Lawsuits Continue

Courts disagree about whether the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA) allows consumers to sue mortgage servicers for violating required error-resolution procedures. If a recent legal decision is any indication, that debate…

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The Contingency

Insights on sharing the risks and rewards of high-stakes business disputes. By Barry Barnett.

http://www.thecontingency.com

Feb 28
LIBOR Over-the-Counter Plaintiffs Win Class Certification of Price-Fixing Claims Against Bank

LIBOR Over-the-Counter Plaintiffs Win Class Certification of Price-Fixing Claims Against Bank

Today, United States District Judge Naomi Reice Buchwald in Manhattan issued LIBOR VII, in which the court granted class certification under Rule 23(b)(3) to a class of plaintiffs who bought over-the-counter instruments that paid…
Oct 29
Preparing difficult witnesses for trial: Hardest questions, dry runs, keeping a safe distance, and conclusion

Preparing difficult witnesses for trial: Hardest questions, dry runs, keeping a safe distance, and conclusion

This coming Thursday, I’ll give a talk about Preparing Difficult Witnesses for Trial at the University of Texas law school Civil Litigation Conference in Austin. My series of posts on the subject ends with this one —…
Oct 26
Preparing difficult witnesses for trial: Story of me, full interview, and explaining what matters and why

Preparing difficult witnesses for trial: Story of me, full interview, and explaining what matters and why

In this penultimate installment of my series on preparing difficult witnesses (DWs) for trial, we get to some of the real nitty-gritty: Learning the story of me, doing a full interview, and then explaining what matters and why. As…

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Wexler Wallace Law Firm Blog

Covers legal cases and news.

http://blog.wexlerwallace.com/

May 23
Illinois Talcum Powder Plaintiffs Can Stay in Cook County

Illinois Talcum Powder Plaintiffs Can Stay in Cook County

A Chicago federal judge recently granted victory for five Chicago talcum powder plaintiffs with claims against Johnson & Johnson that… Read More The post Illinois Talcum Powder Plaintiffs Can Stay in Cook County appeared first…
May 15
60 Minutes Takes on Gynecological Mesh

60 Minutes Takes on Gynecological Mesh

Gynecological mesh (also referred to as pelvic mesh) has become a massive threat to women’s health. Over 100,000 women are… Read More The post 60 Minutes Takes on Gynecological Mesh appeared first on Wexler Wallace LLP.
May 9
British Govt. Acknowledges ‘Unacceptable’ Risks of Vaginal Mesh

British Govt. Acknowledges ‘Unacceptable’ Risks of Vaginal Mesh

Vaginal mesh is a torturous medical device that has caused irreparable harm to countless women. We’ve witnessed the damage it… Read More The post British Govt. Acknowledges ‘Unacceptable’ Risks of Vaginal Mesh…

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Workplace Class Action Blog

Covers class action litigation issues, including class certification, discovery and defense strategies. By Seyfarth Shaw LLP.

http://www.workplaceclassaction.com/

May 24
Dismissal Denied In EEOC Race Discrimination Action Against Security Company

Dismissal Denied In EEOC Race Discrimination Action Against Security Company

By Gerald L. Maatman, Jr. and Alex W. Karasik Seyfarth Synopsis: A federal district court in Maryland recently denied in part an employer’s motion to dismiss a race discrimination action brought on behalf of African-born security…
May 14
Ninth Circuit Holds That Evidence Supporting Class Certification Need Not Be Admissible

Ninth Circuit Holds That Evidence Supporting Class Certification Need Not Be Admissible

By Christopher M. Cascino and Gerald L. Maatman, Jr. Seyfarth Synopsis: In Sali v. Corona Regional Medical Center, No. 15-5640, 2018 U.S. App. LEXIS 11497 (9th Cir. May 3, 2018), a three judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the…
May 13
White Hot Class Arbitration Issue

White Hot Class Arbitration Issue

By Gerald L. Maatman, Jr. Seyfarth Synopsis: On April 30, 2018, the U.S. Supreme Court granted a writ of certiorari in Lamps Plus Inc. v. Varela, No. 17-988. This matter, which involves the interpretation of workplace arbitration agreements,…

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