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Womble Bond Dickinson

Effective Use of Motions To Deny Class Certification

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Class action defendants who have a strong basis for defeating class certification need not wait around until the plaintiffs move to certify a class before putting the issue to the test. In some instances, a more strategic and...more

Hinshaw & Culbertson - Insights for Insurers

The Social Inflation Survival Guide: Identifying and Surviving the Dangerous Triple Barrel Threat of Social Inflation, Economic...

This White Paper takes a comprehensive look at social inflation, identifying the causes, scope, and costs of social inflation. It also examines the risks and challenges insurers and their policyholders confront as a result...more

UB Greensfelder LLP

A Class Action Was Just Filed – Now What?

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A 10-Point Response Plan - The company was just sued in a putative class action. Now what? The following 10-point response plan broadly outlines the initial steps to implementing a comprehensive class action defense,...more

Hogan Lovells

Impact of the Italian class action reform on financial institutions

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The 2021 Italian class action law reform may entail increased litigation involving financial institutions in traditional areas as well as in cybersecurity and data breach instances and cryptocurrency-related disputes. The...more

Carlton Fields

The "Compass Rose" Method for Corporate Witness Interviews

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Former AUSA Jack Clabby, a litigator with Carlton Fields, describes his unique method for opening corporate internal interviews. The "Compass Rose" is designed to build rapport with the witness and elicit important background...more

Seyfarth Shaw LLP

Novel Oregon Federal Court Ruling On Communications With Absent Class Member

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Seyfarth Synopsis: In McKenzie Law Firm, P.A., et al. v. Ruby Receptionists, Inc., 18-CV-1921, 2020 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 94299 (D. Or. May 29, 2020), the U.S. District Court for the District of Oregon lessened the standard for...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

Litigation, Exposure and Insurance During the COVID-19 Pandemic

On May 18, 2020, Skadden and Marsh cohosted a webinar addressing litigation, exposure and insurance during the COVID-19 pandemic. The panelists were Marcie Lape, Skadden litigation partner; Amy Van Gelder, Skadden litigation...more

American Conference Institute (ACI)

[Virtual Event] 11th Annual Advanced Forum on Managed Care Disputes and Litigation - July 22nd-23rd

ACI’s 11th Annual Advanced Forum on Managed Care Disputes and Litigation will be offered in a virtual format this year to help you make sense of these developments, and their profound impact for managed care....more

Robinson+Cole Class Actions Insider

Tendering Full Relief to Moot a Class Action: It’s Still Possible in Illinois

When a business is sued in a proposed class action and there is only a small amount at stake on the named plaintiff’s claim, often one of the first thoughts that comes to mind is: can’t we just pay the full value of the named...more

Pierce Atwood LLP

The Roles of the Players in Class Settlements. Part 2: Class Counsel

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In Part 1 of this series, I explained the role of defense counsel in class action settlements. In this Part 2, I will explore the role of class counsel. I embark on this journey with some trepidation, because as a defense...more

Carlton Fields

Class Action Survey: True or False? The Amount of Time In-House Attorneys Spent Managing Class Actions Has Increased.

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False! In-house attorneys spent approximately 20 hours per week dedicated to the defense of class actions. This is a decrease of approximately two hours per week from 2017, but remains high considering companies reported that...more

Carlton Fields

When Is a Defense “Available”? Avoiding Waiver by Being Bold When Asserting Defenses

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It is well known that, at least in the federal system and Florida, a defendant who fails to raise lack of personal jurisdiction in a pre-answer motion to dismiss waives that defense. But there is an exception to this rule: If...more

Pierce Atwood LLP

The Roles of the Players in Class Settlements. Part 1: Defense Counsel

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Class action settlements are different from other settlements for several reasons. The most obvious difference is that class action settlements are subject to a unique notice and court approval process. The overriding purpose...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

Class Action Proxy Litigation Highlights Need for Corporate Defense Strategies in Closed-End Funds

On June 4, 2019, a hedge fund managed by Saba Capital Management L.P. filed lawsuits in Delaware Chancery Court and in Maryland Circuit Court against three BlackRock-managed registered closed-end funds, the trustees/directors...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

Checklist for Strengthening Your Defenses to 401k Plan Class Actions

The last ten years have seen a proliferation of high-profile class actions alleging breach of ERISA fiduciary duties of prudence and loyalty against plan fiduciaries. The claims are usually based upon alleged excessive...more

Foley & Lardner LLP

Seventh Circuit Rejects Latest Attempt To Pick Off TCPA Plaintiffs

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Defense counsel facing potential multimillion-dollar judgments from the threat of class action proceedings—particularly class actions brought under statutes providing for treble damages and attorney’s fees, such as the...more

Jackson Lewis P.C.

[Webinar] Class Actions and Complex Litigation Webinar Series - Update on Systemic Discrimination Claims - November 8th, 2:00p.m....

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The employment law landscape continues to be dominated by Workplace Law class actions. Jackson Lewis attorneys are defending hundreds of class and collective actions all over the country. Tapping into that experience, this...more

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