Sixth Circuit vacates class settlement, applies new “preferential treatment” test *

USA - April 1 2013
The Sixth Circuit Court of Appelas recently vacated a class action settlement that had resolved no fewer than three separate class lawsuits involving…

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Court says no way to cy pres:"gift" stricken from class action settlement *

USA - September 5 2012
Courts are questioning whether the trust doctrine of cy pres may be used in class action litigation to permit the distribution of unclaimed settlement funds to charities.

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Cy pres and class action settlements: giving away other people’s money *

USA - June 12 2012
It was recently reported that a charitable foundation received a generous gift out of the blue — from lawyers.

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Will the Ohio Supreme Court visit aisle 23 at Wal-Mart? *

USA - May 22 2012
Since June 2011, federal courts have been unpacking the lessons set forth in Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. v. Dukes, __ U.S. __, 131 S. Ct. 2541 (2011).

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Class of Ohio insureds lacks standing because of speculative injuries *

USA - February 9 2012
Article III of the U.S. Constitution continues to grab headlines in class action litigation as one of the most potent barriers to class certification.

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