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Michael Newman

Michael Newman

Barger & Wolen


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Supreme Court Directs Trial Courts To Look At The Merits In Determining Whether To Certify A Class

Comcast v Behrend is the latest in a series of United States Supreme Court cases in recent years that have restricted the ability of plaintiffs to certify federal class actions. In so doing, it has expanded the scope of the...more

4/2/2013 - Class Action Class Certification Comcast Comcast v. Behrend Damages Dukes v Wal-Mart Expert Testimony Rule 23 SCOTUS

Denial Of Class Certification As To Alleged Wage And Hour Violations Affirmed by Court of Appeal

In Daily v. Sears, the Fourth Appellate District, Division One, affirmed the trial court's granting of the defendant's motion to preclude class certification....more

3/26/2013 - Class Action Class Certification Wage and Hour

Crowdsourced Workers: Are They Employees or Independent Contractors?

What happens when modern innovations in the workforce (made possible by the advent of the internet) collide with traditional concepts of employment? You get lawsuits like Christopher Otey v. Crowdflower, Inc., filed late...more

3/19/2013 - Class Action Crowdsourcing FLSA Independent Contractors Misclassification

You’re Out of Luck, Appellate Court Tells Casino Card Dealers

Avidor v. Sutter’s Place, Inc., decided January 23, 2013, California Court of Appeal, Sixth Appellate District, involved a class action brought on behalf of card dealers employed by Sutter’s Place, a casino....more

2/5/2013 - Card Dealers Casinos Class Action Gambling Tips Wage Deductions Wages

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