News & Developments »

Ninth Circuit Weighs in on Securities Class Actions

The court looked at whether securities class-action plaintiffs must prove or merely plausibly allege the materiality of misrepresentations at the class-certification stage.

Seventh Circuit Affirms Classes in Ross v. RBS Citizens

The court affirmed the Rule 23(b)(3) certification of two classes of bank employees alleging state overtime violations.

Denial of Certification Reversed in Messner v. Northshore

The Seventh Circuit reversed the denial of class certification in an antitrust class action.

Articles »

The End of Federal Injunctions of State Certification?

By Stuart M. Feinblatt

A recent Supreme Court ruling suggests that federal courts are never authorized to enjoin state-court, class-action proceedings, at least under the re-litigation exception.

What You Need to Know about Wal-Mart v. Dukes

By Stephen G. Harvey and Angelo A. Stio III

Wal-Mart undercuts the advantages of the class action from the perspective of plaintiffs and their lawyers.

Statistical Analysis and Wal-Mart v. Dukes

By Chip Hunter

The Wal-Mart decision sharpens the focus on the use of economic and statistical expert analysis and testimony in class certification.

Announcements

A Brief Guide to Removal

Matthew M.K. Stein and Abra C. Bron have provided a brief guide to the statutes governing federal jurisdiction and removal and related interpretative case law.

Class Actions and Derivative Suits Committee Updates Survey of State Law

The Class Actions and Derivative Suits Committee has released this year's state law class action survey.

Attention Young Lawyers

Our Committee is seeking to serve young lawyers and recruit them as members. You may find articles directed at young lawyers and the basics of class actions on the articles page. You may also contact our chairs, Greg Cook and Jocelyn Larkin, to become involved in our Committee immediately.

Check Out Our Subcommittees

Our Committee has a number of active subcommittees. A full listing of those committees and their chairs (including contact information) is available in the Subcommittee section.

Seeking Contributors

The Class Actions & Derivative Suits Committee is looking for authors for articles about class actions and related cases. Contact an editor for more information.