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A class action is a type of legal action where a representative individual or group of individuals can bring a claim on behalf of a larger group or class who share a common legal interest.
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ArentFox Schiff's 2023 Class Action Year in Review

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ArentFox Schiff's annual review of significant developments and trends that shaped class action litigation in 2023 has major implications for companies across the country. From labor and employment disputes to landmark...more

Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati

Seventh Circuit Hears Oral Argument About Mass Arbitration and Class Action Waivers

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In the latest development regarding so-called mass arbitrations, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit recently heard argument in a case that any company with consumer-facing terms should be following. In Wallrich...more

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Another Court Rejects a Company’s Attempt To Avoid Mass-Arbitration Fees

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The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois is the latest court to require a company to pay millions of dollars in fees to adjudicate mass arbitrations. Judge Harry D. Leinenweber compelled Samsung...more

Fenwick & West LLP

Top SCOTUS Cases that Matter for Tech, Life Sciences and Games Industries – 2018 Term Preview

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As the U.S. Supreme Court kicks off its 2018 term this week, it prepares to take up a series of firsts, including questions about the America Invents Act, securities fraud and privacy-related class action litigation. At the...more

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Third Circuit Rules Arbitration Agreement Included In Product Manual Is Unenforceable

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This action involved a class action suit brought in New Jersey federal court. The complaint alleged that plaintiff David Noble saw Samsung advertisements stating that the Samsung smartwatch’s battery lasted 24 to 48 hours...more

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