The "Blawg"

March 2, 2016

U.S. Supreme Court Holds that ERISA Preempts State Reporting Requirements for Insurance Companies

Written by Steve Herman
February 24, 2016

Northern District of California Judge Rebukes the Affirmative Requirement to Submit a Claim where Defendant Has Information to Simply Provide Eligible Classmembers with Compensation

Written by Steve Herman
February 21, 2016

New York Superior Court Denies Motion to Seal Documents in Product Liability Action in the Interest of Public Policy

Written by Steve Herman
February 19, 2016

Louisiana Attorney Sanctioned for Reckless Criticism of Trial Court Judge

Written by Steve Herman
February 15, 2016

GM Multi-District Litigation Raises Interesting Ethical Issues Regarding Lead Counsel’s Duties to Other Plaintiffs in the Litigation

Written by Steve Herman
February 14, 2016

The Martian (and a Lesson from Behavioral Economics)

Written by Steve Herman
January 22, 2016

General Update and Materials re the Settlement Program and Ongoing BP Oil Spill Litigation

Written by Steve Herman
January 21, 2016

U.S. Supreme Rejects Argument that an Expired Offer of Judgment Can Moot a Putative Class Action

Written by Steve Herman
January 20, 2016

U.S. Supreme Court Rejects Plan’s Claim for Reimbursement Against the General Assets of the Tort Victim as Legal, Not Equitable, Remedy

Written by Steve Herman
January 7, 2016

U.S. Fifth Circuit Denies Remand under Local Controversy Exception where Class Definition Does Not Clearly Limit Membership

Written by Steve Herman