Supreme Court Closes CAFA Loophole in Standard Fire v. Knowles
Federal courts can adjudicate state-law claims arising out of the same facts as federal-law claims under 28 U.S.C. ยง 1367, but what happens if, after removal, the plaintiff amends her complaint to remove the federal questions...more
As a recent Ninth Circuit decision demonstrates, although substantial time, effort, and briefing may be spent litigating issues in a removed federal putative class action, parties should be prepared for a round two of their...more