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Class Action Defense News, Developments and Commentary. Ninth Circuit Vacates Final Approval of National Settlement Class Action Certification. Posted in Consumer Class Action. Last month, the Ninth Circuit vacated the certification of a nationwide class for settlement in the. In re Hyundai and Kia Fuel Economy Litigation. Parties involved in class actions, whether on a contested or a settlement basis, should carefully scrutinize.

Commentary on Data Privacy and Information Security Subjects. Court Limits 2015 Text Marketing Rules, Gives New FCC an Opportunity to Provide Clarity. On March 16, the D. Circuit issued a long-awaited decision.

Information and Commentary on Class Action Cases Affecting Employers. For years, courts have struggled with who decides the availability of class arbitration and the applicable standards. We most recently addressed the thorny issues in a March 23, 2016, blog post. Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC v.

Providing Developments and Insight on Trending Topics in Employment Law. By Amanda Van Hoose Garofalo. As we discussed in our May 22, 2017 blog post. The Second Circuit agreed to hold an. Massachusetts Pregnant Workers Fairness Act Will Be in Effect Before You Know It. As a result, victims of pregnancy discrimination can now win the.

3 trillion budget agreement that would give the Senate enough time to pass it before a Friday deadline when government funding expires. Lawmakers are working overtime including on key.

Posted in Federal Circuit,. Hot on the heels of its Jan. Blue Coat Systems, Inc. The Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit decided.

DOL Memo on Independent Contractors. Neiman Marcus Data Breach Legislation. The Seventh Circuit has breathed new life into this consumer class action lawsuit. DOL Proposes Changes to FLSA White Collar Exemption.

Sirius XM Radio, Inc. 20, the New York Court of Appeals issued an opinion addressing a question certified by the U.