October 21, 2023
Judge Presiding Over Opiods MDL Admonishes Defendants for Attempting to Use Privileged Communication to Disqualify Special Master
Written by Steve Herman
September 23, 2023
U.S. Fifth Circuit Affirms Dismissal of Third-Party Demand as a Sanction where Defendant Played “Hide the Ball” Regarding its Citizenship for Diversity Purposes
Written by Steve Herman
September 17, 2023
U.S. Fifth Circuit Looks at the Duration of Alleged Conduct at Issue in Determining whether Corporation Purchased by Out-of-State Company is a Local Defendant for Purposes of CAFA’s Local Controversy Exception
Written by Steve Herman
September 10, 2023
Like a Rolling Stone
Written by Steve Herman
September 10, 2023
That’s Just the Way It Is
Written by Steve Herman
September 9, 2023
ABA Issues Ethics Opinion regarding the Preparation of Witnesses
Written by Steve Herman
August 20, 2023
U.S. Fifth Circuit, in an Unpublished Decision, Requires Specific Technical Drawings for Alternative Designs under the LPLA
Written by Steve Herman
August 20, 2023
ABA Issues Formal Opinion on Flat Fees, Non-Refundable Retainers, and other Fees Paid in Advance
Written by Steve Herman
August 8, 2023
U.S. Second Circuit Rejects Ascertainability and Adequacy-of-Representation Challenges to Visa Interchange Fee Settlement
Written by Steve Herman
August 8, 2023
The Federal Circuit Reverses Fee Award Based Solely on Percentage-of-Benefit where the Class Notice Indicated that the Court Would Apply Lodestar “Cross-Check”
Written by Steve Herman