Class Action Perspectives
In less than two decades, the Internet has gone from an interesting curiosity used by relatively few people to an important part of the daily lives of a significant portion of the population. This monograph details the use of email for class notification and offers some common issues to consider.
Class Action Perspectives
The administration of a class action settlement raises a host of potential problems that can lead to delays and additional costs. Part I of this monograph addressed a number of common administrative pitfalls and ways to avoid them. Part II covers pitfalls related to class member notification.
Class Action Perspectives
Counsel, focused primarily on class relief, class definition and relief terms, may not anticipate and provide procedures to deal with issues and problems that typically arise in the context of settlement administration. This monograph explains how to avoid such pitfalls.
Class Action Perspectives
Claim filing services can provide value in the settlement context, especially where the claims process is complex. In some cases, however, they simply take money for services claimants could easily perform themselves.
Published Article
Defendants are now charged with providing notice to federal and state regulatory authorities within 10 days of filing a class action settlement with a court. Failure to provide notice to the proper agents allows class member opt-outs. This article provides details to this provision and offers guidance to determine the appropriate officials.