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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.
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

The Class Action Chronicle - March 2023

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The decision to grant or deny class certification is usually the most pivotal aspect of a putative class action. A denial of class certification frequently disposes of the case altogether, while a grant often leads to...more

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7th Circuit Affirms Plaintiff’s Own Estimates of Class Size Can Satisfy CAFA

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In Roppo v. Travelers Commercial Insurance Company, the Seventh Circuit held that even after a motion to remand CAFA removal jurisdiction can be sufficiently established by a defendant’s “good faith estimates” of the amount...more

Robinson+Cole Class Actions Insider

Delay In Seeking Class Certification May Be Grounds For Denial Of Certification

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A recent decision by a Florida appellate court highlights an important point that defendants can effectively raise in other jurisdictions as well – a named plaintiff’s failure to timely seek certification can, by itself, be...more

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