• En banc 9th Circuit affirmed a $210 million settlement in multidistrict litigation against Hyundai and Kia relating to their alleged misrepresentations about the fuel efficiency of their vehicles, reversing the decision of...more
• Central District of California Local Rule 23-3 requires plaintiffs to file a motion for class action certification within 90 days of service of the complaint.
• The 9th Circuit in ABS Entertainment overturned Local Rule...more
1/14/2019
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Appeals ,
Bright-Line Rule ,
Class Action ,
Class Certification ,
Discovery ,
Filing Deadlines ,
FRCP 23 ,
Local Rules ,
Reversal ,
Summary Judgment
Key Points
- The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 2nd Circuit recently held that district courts have the power to decertify a class even after a jury verdict in favor of the class...more
7/22/2016
/ Abuse of Discretion ,
Class Certification ,
Corporate Counsel ,
Decertify ,
Federal Rules of Civil Procedure ,
FRCP 23 ,
Late Fees ,
Loan Servicer ,
Mortgages ,
Privity of Contract ,
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