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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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Class Actions Worldview - A Study of Trends Around the Globe: A Compendium Of Jones Day’s Five-part Series Published In 2023 And...

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Class action procedures vary greatly among jurisdictions. These differences include how developed the procedures are; the types of claims parties can bring; the parties that can represent classes; whether classes are...more

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The Supreme Court’s Business Docket for the October 2018 Term

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On September 26, 2018, Skadden hosted a webinar titled “US Supreme Court October 2018 Term.” Topics included some of the key business-related cases on the Supreme Court’s docket, including cases addressing antitrust, foreign...more

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Second Circuit Clarifies Class Certification Requirements in Significant Securities Class Action Decision

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On July 7, 2017, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit offered significant guidance regarding the circuit’s class certification requirements in In re Petrobras Securities, No. 16-1914. In addressing an issue of...more

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Is This the End for Global Classes? Foreign Class Claimants and the Real and Substantial Connection Test

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On August 26, 2015, Justice Leitch held that the Ontario court does not have jurisdiction over foreign class members in Airia Brands Inc v Air Canada. Counsel on both sides of the class action bar should take note. For...more

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