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Exceptions to Class Action Fairness Act Jurisdiction Addressed by First Circuit

In class actions involving more than one defendant and at least one local defendant, two exceptions to jurisdiction under the Class Action Fairness Act (CAFA) potentially come into play. The “home state” exception applies if...more

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