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Oxford Decision Addresses Class Certification And Lead Plaintiff Issues ( July 2000 )
This article discusses a recent U.S. District Court decision that reached some noteworthy decisions regarding class certifications in securities fraud actions. -
This article summarizes two recent California decisions which define the scope of recovery in actions brought under the California Consumer Protection Act.
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Class Action Information ( May 2000 )
The class action is a forceful and effective way to combine the resources of many people who have been wronged in . -
New Federal Y2K Act Reins in Year 2000 Lawsuits ( December 1999 )
After several months of hard-fought legislative battles, Congress passed the far-reaching Y2K Act on July 1, 1999, . -
Class Actions Protect Investors and Consumers from Abuse: An Overview of the Requirements for Prosecuting and Certifying a Class Action ( September 1999 )
This article details the process and requirements when trying to begin a class action lawsuit. -
How To Resolve Your Consumer Complaint: Self-Help or Class Action? ( October 1997 )
This article concerns two methods of resolving a consumer complaint, use of a class action suit or individual action. -
Court Halts Overpayment Recoupment ( June 1997 )
The United States District Court for the Northern District of Florida entered an Order on June 25, 1997 enjoining t. -
Empirical Study of Class Actions in Four Federal District Courts: Final Report to the Advisory Committee on Civil Rules ( April 1997 )
Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 23, an outgrowth of an equity rule, was promulgated in 1938 as part of the first Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. The current version of the rule creates a procedure designed to permit representative parties and their counsel to prosecute or defend civil actions on behalf of a class or putative class consisting of numerous parties.
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