Product Description
A how-to manual for handling every aspect of a class action, even for small law offices, written by experienced consumer class action litigators.
First Considerations...
Case selection
2005 "Class Action Fairness Act" expands federal jurisdiction and removal rights
Deciding between small classes and individual joined actions
Dealing with arbitration clauses and the advantages of class arbitration
Forum selection
Deciding between damages and other relief
Selection of legal claims
Class definitions
Drafting the complaint
Other pre-filing considerations
...And What to do Next
Preservation of files and preventing improper communications with class
Defendant’s preliminary motions and delaying tactics
Class discovery
Representing the named plaintiff at deposition
The class motion and briefs, including class certification under the 2003 amended Rule 23
Class certification and settlement notices
Everything you need to know about the new Rule 23(f) appeal of the Certification ruling
Challenging Rule 68 offers of judgment
Negotiations and settlement
The latest on coupon settlements, settlement funds, and cy pres awards
Negotiation of attorney fees
Stipulation of proposed settlement and the fairness hearing
Administration of class notice and distribution of benefits
Trial of class actions
Attorney fee awards.
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First Considerations...
...And What to do Next
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*Important! Supplement Update Policy: This item may be supplemented annually by the publisher. These updates are important in ensuring that your item always reflects the most up-to-date legal information. Your purchase price includes the cost of any current cumulative updates and any updates that may be issued within four months of your purchase. After that period, a subsequent supplement will be sent to you directly from the publisher for your review and purchase.
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| Condition | New |
|---|---|
| Shipping Availability | This item ships within 1 to 2 business days. |
| Heavy | No |
| Format | Paperback |
| Author | Rossman, Delbaum, Cohen, Bramson, Eble, Elgart, Gardner, Grande |
| ISBN | 9781602480674 |
| Edition | 7th Ed., 2010 and 2011 Supplement* |
| Publisher | National Consumer Law Center |
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