Faruki Blog

SCOTUS Issues First-Ever Decision Interpreting CAFA

On Tuesday, March 19, 2013, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a unanimous decision in Standard Fire Ins. Co. v. Knowles, No. 11-1450, and held that class.. Read More

Simplifying Subpoena Practice – Rule 45 Gets a Makeover

Say goodbye to those anxious readings (and re-readings) of Rule 45. After twenty-two years, Rule 45 is getting a makeover. Last September, the.. Read More

The Power Prep

Getting your client ready for deposition? Proactive defense strategies are essential. Following these simple tips will allow for an efficient and.. Read More

Navigating 'The Most Magical Place on Earth' Gets a Little Easier for the Visually Impaired

After facing several due process hurdles, a class action settlement requiring Walt Disney Parks & Resorts US Inc. to make its theme parks and.. Read More

A Day Late and an Inch Short

Amid the controversy over the debt ceiling, gun control and health care, some people are taking a stand for what truly matters – their right to a.. Read More

SCOTUS Hesitant to Strip the Title "Master of the Complaint" from Class Action Plaintiffs

As I mentioned last week, on Monday, the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral argument in Standard Fire Ins. Co. v. Knowles, No. 11-1450. The argument was.. Read More

Will the Supreme Court Legalize Class Action Forum Shopping?

Next week, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear oral argument on whether federal removal jurisdiction under the Class Action Fairness Act ("CAFA" or the.. Read More