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The "Blawg"

January 13, 2012

Seventh Circuit Finds that Unsolicited, Informal Complaints Constitute a Protected “Inquiry” under Section 510.

Written by Steve Herman
January 12, 2012

Seventh Circuit Holds that Plaintiffs’ Motion for an MDL-like Consolidation of State Actions which Included Provisions for Consolidated Trial Triggered the “Mass Action” Provisions of CAFA.

Written by Steve Herman
January 12, 2012

Ninth Circuit Approves Settlement Despite Defendant’s Involvement in Selection of Cy Pres Recipients and Use of Funds.

Written by Steve Herman
January 12, 2012

U.S. Third Circuit Rejects (in Settlement Class Context) Notion That Each Classmember Must Have a “Colorable” Claim.

Written by Steve Herman
December 29, 2011

U.S. Supreme Court De-Certifies Massive Wal-Mart Gender Discrimination Suit on Commonality Grounds; Rejects Allison test for “Incidental” Relief under (b)(2); and Defines Backpay as “Individualized” Damages.

Written by Steve Herman
December 29, 2011

U.S. Supreme Court Holds that Federal Arbitration Act Preempts California’s Unconscionability Rule re Class Arbitration Waivers.

Written by Steve Herman
December 6, 2011

Louisiana Supreme Court Applies Ford v. Murphy Oil to Case Brought by Landowners Asserting Contamination Claims.

Written by Steve Herman
December 1, 2011

Amended Federal Rule of Evidence 502 Expands Non-Waiver due to Inadvertent Disclosure related to any Federal Officer and/or Federal Proceedings.

Written by Steve Herman
November 16, 2011

Magistrate Judge in the Western District of Tennessee outlines Appropriate Steps to Preserve E-Data and/or otherwise effectuate “Litigation Hold” upon Receipt of Preservation Letter or other Notice of Anticipated or Pending Litigation.

Written by Steve Herman
August 4, 2011

ABA Issues Opinion Regarding the Duty to Protect the Confidentiality of E-Mail Communications with One’s Client.

Written by Steve Herman