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When Is Enough Enough? SCOTUS to Consider the Scope of American Pipe’s Tolling Doctrine

Over 40 years ago, the U.S. Supreme Court unanimously decided the landmark case American Pipe & Construction Co. v. Utah, 414 U.S. 538 (1974), which.. Read More

Sixth Circuit Offers Rare Insight Into What to Focus on When Seeking Appellate Review of a Class Certification Decision Under Rule 23(f)

Earlier this month, the Sixth Circuit issued a two-page decision in In re Marietta Mem. Hosp., No. 17-0312, 2018 U.S. App. LEXIS 460 (6th Cir. Jan... Read More

Tyson Foods: U.S. Supreme Court Avoids Issue of Recovery by Uninjured Class Members, While Allowing Statistical Evidence to Establish Classwide Liability

This blog article follows up on an earlier article (found here) published prior to the U.S. Supreme Court's decision in Tyson Foods, Inc. v... Read More

Supreme Court Warns Plaintiffs: Be Wary of Early Settlement Offers

In the early stages of defending class actions, one of the first questions is – why don't we just settle with the named plaintiff and end the claim.. Read More

Will the Fairness in Class Action Litigation Bill Survive?

On January 8, 2016, the United States House of Representatives passed H.R. 1927, the Fairness in Class Action Litigation and Furthering Asbestos.. Read More

Tyson Foods: U.S. Supreme Court Could Deal Another Blow to Class Action

The U.S. Supreme Court will rule on a number of class action cases this term. Its decision in Tyson Foods, Inc. v. Bouaphakeo could have major.. Read More

SCOTUS Provides Another Victory for Proponents of Arbitration, While the CFPB Plans to Impose Restrictions

On December 14, 2015, the U.S. Supreme Court issued another pro-arbitration decision in DirectTV, Inc. v. Imburgia. DirecTV's customers had entered.. Read More

Is The Most Competitive League in Sports Harming Competition in the Pro-Football Marketplace?

According to a proposed class of similarly situated sports bars and consumers, the answer is yes. On Friday, October 16, a new lawsuit was filed in a.. Read More

How Many Peopel Can Sue Toby Keith's Bar and Grill?

The 2015 Major League Baseball All-Star Game festivities in and around Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati were a mix of success and failure... Read More

Supreme Court Indicates Potential Significant Changes to Consumer Law

The Supreme Court’s October 2014 term has been highlighted by decisions such as Bank of America v. Toledo-Cardona and Baker Botts v. ASARCO, which.. Read More
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