What's New in Class Action Law?
December 5, 2021
U.S. Fifth Circuit Rejects “Fraudulent Misjoinder” as a Basis for Diversity Jurisdiction
Written by Steve Herman
September 29, 2021
U.S. Fifth Circuit Holds that Waiver of Arbitration at Commencement of Litigation Does Not Extend to Later-Added Claims
Written by Steve Herman
September 20, 2021
U.S. Fifth Circuit Rejects Home State Exception under CAFA on Basis that One of the “Primary Defendants” was Not Domiciled in the Forum State
Written by Steve Herman
August 26, 2021
U.S. Sixth Circuit Maintains Certification of TCPA Class and Approves Claims Process after Fax Logs Deemed Inadmissible at Trial
Written by Steve Herman
August 26, 2021
U.S. Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals Vacates $1 Fee to Prevailing Attorneys in FLSA Case
Written by Steve Herman
July 29, 2021
Louisiana Second Circuit Court of Appeal Reverses Certification of Flood Loss Claims
Written by Steve Herman
July 29, 2021
After Class Verdict in TCPA Case, North Carolina District Court Judge Rejects Reversion of Unclaimed Funds to Defendant and Appoints Special Master to Help Decide between Escheat and Cy Pres
Written by Steve HermanJuly 29, 2021
U.S. Ninth Circuit Affirms Certification of RICO Claims, Finding Damage Model Adequate at Certification Stage
Written by Steve Herman
June 29, 2021
U.S. Supreme Court Makes Clear that Only Putative Class Members Who Suffered “Concrete” Injuries May Sue for Statutory Violations
Written by Steve Herman