March 14, 2005
Lead plaintiff’s acceptance of settlement offer did not moot claims of entire class.
Written by Steve Herman
January 13, 2005
Ninth Circuit holds that website intake from potential clients is not subject to disclosure.
Written by Steve Herman
January 12, 2005
Eighth Circuit reverses Silzone Heart Valve certification.
Written by Steve Herman
January 12, 2005
Third Circuit draws line on “piggy-backing”.
Written by Steve Herman
January 12, 2005
Second Circuit rejects (b)(1) certification under “limited punishment” theory absent a fund with a “definitely ascertained limit” as required under Ortiz.
Written by Steve Herman
January 12, 2005
JAMS clarifies its policy when companies seek to preclude class actions through arbitration.
Written by Steve Herman
January 12, 2005
Federal Judicial Center releases class action study on choice of forum in class action litigation.
Written by Steve Herman
January 12, 2005
Eleventh Circuit largely rejects Castano in affirming nationwide RICO class against major HMOs by physicians.
Written by Steve Herman
January 12, 2004
Fifth Circuit reverses denial of certification in burial life insurance cases.
Written by Steve Herman
January 12, 2004
Fourth Circuit approves of certifying “issues” under Rule 23(c)(4).
Written by Steve Herman