Entries Tagged as 'Class action'

Wednesday, April 28th, 2010

USSCt: Imposition of Class Arbitration When Agreement is Silent

Introduction
The United States Supreme Court issued an opinion yesterday clarifying whether and when courts may impose class arbitration on parties where the arbitration agreement is silent on the question.  The case is Stolt-Nielsen S.A. v. AnimalFeeds International Corp.  This summary briefly reviews the case and its significance.
The Case
Can courts impose class arbitration on parties where […]

Tuesday, April 27th, 2010

9th Cir: En Banc Court Affirms Certification of Wal-Mart Class


Thursday, February 19th, 2009

Ninth Circuit Grants En Banc Review of Class Action


Wednesday, October 1st, 2008

DAlaska: Burgess Denies Class Certification in Overtime Action


Tuesday, July 29th, 2008

9th Cir: Commonality Element in Rule 23


Friday, April 25th, 2008

9th Cir: Class Certification for Wal-Mart Overtime Claims


Friday, December 14th, 2007

Alaska Supreme Court: AWHA Issues


Tuesday, December 11th, 2007

9th Cir: Amended Opinion in WalMart Case


Wednesday, September 26th, 2007

Ethical Issues in Negotiation of Attorney Fees with Adverse Party


Tuesday, August 28th, 2007

Harms v. Hageland Aviation: OT Class Action Settlement


Friday, August 17th, 2007

Beistline Approves Settlement of Consumer Class Action