The U.S. Supreme Court recently issued an important decision on statutes of limitations in class actions. As it has done several times this term, its decision in China Agritech resolves a relatively narrow issue in a...more
6/13/2018
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A pair of recent opinions proves that when it comes to compelling arbitration in a consumer class action, presentation of the arbitration clause may matter more than favorable Supreme Court precedent. First, in Norcia v....more
3/28/2017
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Samsung ,
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On April 20, 2015, the Colorado Supreme Court released an important decision restricting the use of so-called "Lone Pine" orders. See Antero Resources Corp. v. Strudley. Lone Pine orders require plaintiffs in toxic tort cases...more