Tag: H.R. 1927

Congressional Overhaul of Class Action Procedure Pending Senate Consideration

Tony LathropAttorneys' Fees, Class Actions, Federal Practice, Legislative Updates, Litigation, U.S. House, U.S. Senate

As class action litigation has continued to proliferate, we have seen efforts to rein in the perceived abuses of the system on multiple fronts. Over a decade ago, Congress passed the Class Action Fairness Act of 2005 (CAFA) to provide…

What’s Hot in Class Actions (Part 3/3): Potential Rule 23 Amendments Narrowed, Congress Tackles No-Injury Class

Tony LathropClass Actions, Federal Practice, Legislative Updates, U.S. House, U.S. Supreme Court

Class actions consume considerable company resources and can pose significant risk of exposure in the $ millions or $ billions. Therefore, it is critical for companies to prepare themselves – to know the trends in class action litigation and the…

What’s Hot in Class Actions (Part 2/3): SCOTUS View on Stats to Support Class Cert, No-Injury Class Colored by FLSA?

Tony LathropClass Actions, Employment Litigation, Federal Practice, Legislative Updates, U.S. House, U.S. Supreme Court

Class actions consume considerable company resources and can pose significant risk of exposure in the $ millions or $ billions. Therefore, it is critical for companies to prepare themselves – to know the trends in class action litigation and the…