Ryan C Bykerk

February 18, 2020 | The Recorder

The Class Action Fairness Act of 2005 turns 15 years old on Feb. 18, 2020. But while CAFA is well known for expanding federal subject matter jurisdiction for class actions, it also requires defendants who settle any class action in federal court to provide notice of the settlement to the federal and relevant state governments. This obligation is easy to overlook, but it should not be forgotten. This article provides a summary of what must be done and some pointers for how to streamline the process.

By Ryan C. Bykerk

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