George J Krueger

George J Krueger

March 07, 2019 | The Legal Intelligencer

How to Develop Facts in Arbitration, Without Court Authorized 'Discovery'       

Litigating a commercial case is fundamentally different from arbitrating one. Lawyers who represent parties in commercial arbitrations need to understand the significant differences between court processes and those used in arbitration.

By George J. Krueger

8 minute read

November 28, 2018 | The Legal Intelligencer

Arbitration's 'Value Proposition,' Timely and Less Expensive Dispute Resolution

Parties can either go to court to resolve their disputes in a public forum for free or they can submit their claims to a dispute resolution service, such as the American Arbitration Association (AAA), for a confidential determination in an agreed upon location.

By George J. Krueger

6 minute read

June 02, 2008 | National Law Journal

Money For Nothing

When class members don't bother to collect the full award, courts often send the money to entities that never had anything to do with the class action. As a matter of justice, this outcome is highly troubling, if not unconstitutional, write George Krueger and Judd Serotta. Fortunately, the problem has some straightforward cures.

By George J. Krueger and Judd A. Serotta

8 minute read

April 30, 2013 | The Legal Intelligencer

Questioning Cy Pres Awards After Class Action Settlements

Consider the following scenario — your business is one of many sued in a class action lawsuit for allegedly conspiring to overcharge consumers of baby products. After five years of costly litigation, all of the defendants decide to settle.

By George J. Krueger and Lauren Winchester

7 minute read

March 10, 2005 | The Legal Intelligencer

Class Action Reform and the Problem of Civil Judicial Confiscation

In February Congress passed, and President Bush signed, long-overdue legislation addressing the explosion in class action litigation in the United States.

By George J. Krueger and Judd A. Serotta

8 minute read