How Do Rule 23(F) Petitions Fare In The Ninth Circuit?
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The Ninth Circuit gets more requests to appeal class-certification decisions under Rule 23(f) than any other court. How do those requests fare? We take a look below, drawing from this invaluable nationwide study by Professor Bryan Lammon. Background Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 23(f ..read more
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Viking River Is Victorious in Compelling Individual PAGA Claim to Arbitration
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The United States Supreme Court’s decision in Viking River Cruises, Inc. v. Moriana, 596 U.S. ___ (2022), is welcome news for California employers. In short, employers can compel “individual” claims under the Labor Code Private Attorneys General Act of 2004 (PAGA) to arbitration ..read more
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Morrison Foerster’s Class Actions + Mass Torts Practice Recognized by Chambers USA 2022
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Morrison Foerster’s Class Actions + Mass Torts group received notable recognitions in the 2022 edition of Chambers USA, reflecting the group’s technical legal ability, professional conduct, client service, diligence, and commercial astuteness. The group was once again ranked in the following practice areas ..read more
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Morrison Foerster’s Class Actions + Mass Torts Practice Achieves Top Rankings by The Legal 500
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Morrison Foerster’s Class Actions + Mass Torts Practice Achieves Top Rankings by The Legal 500 The Legal 500 US 2022 has recognized Morrison Foerster as a top Tier 1 in Product Liability, Mass Torts, and Class Action (Defense) for Consumer Products. Additionally, the practice received top ..read more
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Another State Imposes Prior Consent Obligations for Telemarketing Calls - Along with a Private Right of Action
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Nearly one year after Florida introduced a law that imposes broad prior consent requirements on phone and text solicitations (in apparent response to the U.S. Supreme Court’s narrowing of the applicability of the federal Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA)), Oklahoma has followed suit. The ..read more
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Erin Bosman Named “Product Liability Lawyer of the Year” by Euromoney in Americas Women in Business Law Awards 2022
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For the second year in a row, Erin Bosman has been named “Product Liability Lawyer of the Year” in Euromoney Legal Media Group’s annual Americas Women in Business Law Awards. This award recognizes high-achieving female lawyers and progressive law firms who best support women ..read more
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Choose Your Forum Wisely: Supreme Court Rejects “No Harm, No Foul” Approach to Arbitration Waiver Analysis
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Yesterday, the Supreme Court established a clear rule that a party litigating in federal court cannot later compel arbitration by arguing that there was no harm to the opposing party. In Morgan v. Sundance, the Court unanimously held that a party opposing arbitration ..read more
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Confidentiality at Risk: California Legislature Considers Bill That Would Limit Scope of Confidentiality in Product Liability and Environmental Cases and Settlements
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California lawmakers are considering a bill that would limit confidentiality in cases involving allegations of defective products or environmental harms by placing restrictions on protective orders and confidentiality terms in settlement agreements. Generally, parties litigating cases alleging defective products or environmental conditions may stipulate to ..read more
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2022 Class Action Law Forum: Recap & Insights
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For the second year in a row, Morrison Foerster partners and associates gathered virtually and in person for Western Alliance Bank’s 4th Annual Class Action Law Forum (CALFTM), hosted in collaboration with the University of San Diego School of Law. From federal judges to ..read more
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Pleading and Preemption: Immunization Against Vaccine Products Liability Claims
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In a recent win for vaccine manufacturers, a district court found that federal law preempted claims against Merck, arising out of alleged injuries from the Gardasil vaccine. Herlth v. Merck & Co., Inc., No. 3:21-cv-438 (JAM), 2022 WL 788669 (D. Conn., Mar. 15, 2022 ..read more
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