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Troutman Amin LLP

THE LONGEST DISTANCE: Class Counsel Always Need to Hold Their Breath When Seeking Their Big Pay Days– Here’s Why

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What were you doing back in April, 2018? I actually remember that timeframe very well for unfortunate reasons I will not discuss because I am nice Czar right now. But for Mike Greenwald– Mr. Number One– he was merrily...more

Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP

A Divided Eleventh Circuit Holds that Incentive Awards are Prohibited

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In a decision that may have far-reaching consequences, a divided panel of the Eleventh Circuit ruled that incentive awards to named plaintiffs—which are routine in TCPA and other class action settlements—are improper. See...more

Foley & Lardner LLP

Divided Eleventh Circuit Panel Bars Incentive Awards for Class Representatives in Class Action Settlements

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While not authorized by Rule 23, incentive awards to class representatives are a common feature of class action settlements. Nevertheless, a divided Eleventh Circuit panel ruled last Thursday that such payments are strictly...more

Seyfarth Shaw LLP

Illinois Appellate Court Rules That Class Settlement Objectors Engaged In Fraud On the Court

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Seyfarth Synopsis: Professional class settlement objectors can be a thorn-in-the-side for employers and class counsel attempting to settle class actions. ...more

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