October 26, 2023
U.S. Magistrate Judge in the Southern District of Texas Recommends Certification of (b)(1) ERISA Class, Despite Challenges to Absent Class Member Standing and Adequacy of Representation
Written by Steve Herman
October 26, 2023
U.S. Fifth Circuit Affirms Entry of Default as Sanction for Spoliation
Written by Steve Herman
October 26, 2023
Mississippi Supreme Court Affirms Sanction Against Attorney Who Directed Expert to Change Report
Written by Steve Herman
October 26, 2023
D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals Finds that “Fail Safe” Class Definitions Should Not Result in the Denial of Certification, Where the Issue is Merely One of Wording, and Not Substance
Written by Steve Herman
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 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U.S. Fifth Circuit, in an Unpublished Decision, Requires Specific Technical Drawings for Alternative Designs under the LPLA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