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FTC Targets Work-at-Home Programs and Announces Approval of Update and Revisions to Business Opportunity Rule

December 19, 2011
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The Federal Trade Commission has been active recently in pursuing business opportunity sellers that market work-at-home opportunities. In the last.. Read More

Challenging Adequacy of Class Counsel: Misconduct Creating Serious Doubt that Counsel will Represent the Class Loyally Requires Denial of Certification

December 2, 2011
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Defendants are often disinclined to attack the adequacy of class counsel in opposing class certification because challenges to the adequacy of class.. Read More

Early Class Certification Determinations and Use of Motions to Strike Supported by Sixth Circuit: Court Affirms Striking of Class Allegations and Rejects Certification of Nationwide Consumer Class Ac

Seeking to obtain early rulings on certification and avoiding the unnecessary burden and expense of defending meritless actions (at least through the.. Read More

Supreme Court Refines Rules of Personal Jurisdiction in Products Liability Cases

October 25, 2011
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Do you produce products that enter the "stream of commerce" that end up being distributed to foreign jurisdictions? Do you fear you may be subject to.. Read More

Although Not an "Adjudication," Refund Programs Can Still Defeat Class Certification in the Seventh Circuit

October 7, 2011
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It is not uncommon for retailers and manufacturers to voluntarily reimburse consumers when faced with a product issue, allowing consumers to receive.. Read More

Attorney Marketing and the New "Word of Mouth"

The American Bar Association's Commission on Ethics 20/20 recently released its draft proposal of changes to the Model Rules of Professional Conduct.. Read More

Did Sixth Circuit Resurrect "Special Appearance" Procedure in Jurisdiction Case?

September 13, 2011
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In a recent 2‑1 decision addressing personal jurisdiction (Gerber v. Riordan, et al., No. 09-3790, 11a0225 p. 06 (Aug. 18, 2011)), the Sixth Circuit.. Read More

Sixth Circuit Affirms Substantial Reduction in Class Action Attorneys’ Fees Award

September 6, 2011
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Near the top of a list of things a General Counsel never wants to hear is that his or her company has been named as a defendant in a purported class.. Read More

Thorough Preparation for Injunctive Relief Requires  Planning for Security Bond

June 22, 2011
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In business litigation, the available remedies of temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction offered by Civil Rule 65 can bring a.. Read More

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