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National Law Journal

States Provide Model for Handling Controversial Class Action Awards

State and federal courts have diverged in their treatment of cy pres awards. Many of the challenges that federal courts face in this area could be ­avoided with a rule-based system similar to those implemented in a number of leading states.
5 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Trigger Happy?

The EEOC is accused of suing without first attempting required conciliation.
5 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Cy Pres Doctrine Sends $4 Million to Legal Organizations

Money not collected under a 2005 class action suit has been funneled to two organizations — the Interest on Lawyer Trust Accounts and Community Legal Services of Pennsylvania — that help low-income Pennsylvanians afford representation in civil actions.
2 minute read

Legaltech News

Class Action Plaintiff's Third Bite at Apple Succeeds

Apple did not succeed in its attempt to dismiss a Second Amended Class Action Complaint in California federal court where the plaintiff alleged that Apple failed to prevent third-party apps on Apple devices from uploading user information without their consent.
8 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Supreme Court Antitrust Cases to Watch in 2013

The coming year is poised to be a critical and exciting year for antitrust law. The U.S. Supreme Court is due to rule on no less than four antitrust cases this year. Government enforcement continues to be on the rise and private litigation is surging again.
6 minute read

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