The U.S. Supreme Court recently heard oral argument on a case that could impact the enforceability of mandatory arbitration clauses and class action waivers in consumer contracts.
Enforcing the U.S. Supreme Court's recent decision in AT&T Mobility LLC v. Concepcion, 131 S.Ct. 1740 (2011), the Northern District of Ohio recently dismissed all class/collective claims in an FLSA class action—enforcing the arbitration provisions of the parties’ employment agreement. This decision is an important victory for ...
A discussion of the legacy of Wal-Mart v. Dukes as the lower courts apply the decision and determine how, if at all, prior precedent can be harmonized.
An update on the pending U.S. Supreme Court case of First American Financial Corp. v. Edwards which could potentially curtail the recent rise of no-harm class actions.
On October 26, 2011, Defendants-Appellants filed a Rule 23(f) Petition seeking immediate leave to appeal the District Court's October 13, 2011 Order granting in part Plaintiff-Appellee's motion for class certification.
Discussion of the pending U.S. Supreme Court case of CompuCredit Corporation, et al. v. Greenwood and arbitration agreements in consumer contracts.
Discussion of the pending U.S. Supreme Court case of First American Financial Corporation, et al. v. Edwards dealing with no-harm class actions.