Tag: Fourth Circuit

Two Principles “Readily Derived” from Wal-Mart v. Dukes that Drive Class Certification in Employment Discrimination Actions: The Fourth Circuit View in Scott v. Family Dollar

Tony LathropClass Actions, Employment Litigation, Fourth Circuit, Litigation

            The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals identified two principles driving the potential certification of a class in employment discrimination cases in Scott, et. al. v. Family Dollar Stores, Inc., No. 12-1610 (4th Cir. Oct., 16, 2013) that it believes…

The Fourth Circuit’s View on Class Arbitration Waivers and the Vindication of Statutory Rights: Muriithi v. Shuttle Express, Inc.

Tony LathropArbitration, Class Action Waivers, Class Actions, Fourth Circuit, Litigation

            The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals recently issued a decision placing the AT&T Mobility, LLC v. Concepcion, 131 S.Ct. 1740 (2011) stamp of approval on class arbitration waivers in this Circuit.  In Muriithi v. Shuttle Express, Inc., No. 11-1445,…