RICO, Class Certification, Corporate Counsel

Sixth Circuit Rejects a Novel Concept: Certification of “Negotiation Class” in Opioid Multidistrict Litigation

Carlton Fields on 10/1/2020

The Sixth Circuit recently addressed whether a novel negotiation class could be certified to facilitate possible future settlement negotiations in multidistrict litigation (MDL)....more

A Ninth Circuit Blueprint for a RICO Class Action

Kilpatrick on 3/24/2017

Takeaway: Civil RICO claims usually present complex issues. As civil causes of action predicated on violations of criminal law, a RICO plaintiff must prove (1) conduct (2) of an enterprise (3) through a pattern (4) of...more

Does the Recent Fifth Circuit En Banc Opinion Revitalize Class Actions?

Locke Lord LLP on 10/17/2016

The Fifth Circuit recently reversed a published panel opinion (805 F.3d 145) and affirmed a trial court’s certification of a class of individuals who paid money to become sales representatives in what is alleged to be a...more

Class Action Roundup: Winter 2016

Alston & Bird on 4/20/2016

Where the (Class) Action Is - This issue of Roundup wraps up 2015 with another slate of interesting cases spanning industries and subject matter. The running theme of ascertainability is now stretching into antitrust...more

"2015-16 Supreme Court Update"

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP on 1/20/2016

In its current term, the U.S. Supreme Court is once again poised to address a range of disputes relevant to businesses. These include significant constitutional issues, class action practice and other procedural matters, and...more

Class Action Round-Up: Fall 2015

Alston & Bird on 1/6/2016

Where the (Class) Action Is - Moving into the second half of 2015, there is no shortage of interesting cases across the spectrum of class action issues and claims. In this edition of the Round-Up, courts continue to...more