Insights: Results

What Is a Class Action?

by Benjamin H. Whitley

None of these cases were class actions. In fact, they are known in the legal world as mass torts.

Paramount Hit With NY Class Action Lawsuit Over Mass Layoffs

by Gregory Sirico

Paramount Global faces a class action lawsuit for allegedly violating New York's WARN Act after laying off 300+ employees without proper notice in September.

How A Claim Can Create A ‘Class’ of Its Own

by Justin Smulison

One civil claim can help a victim recover, prevent others from the same harm and even save lives. Tom Connick has experienced this directly, having been at the ground floor of injury claims that have led to high-value class action settlements.

Anthropic Class Action a Warning Shot for AI Industry

by Bryan Driscoll

The signal is clear: Courts, not Congress, are writing the first rules of AI.

Class-Action Claims to Increase in the Wake of Societal Emphasis of ESG

by Agenique Smiley

Corporate litigators and state lawmakers anticipate a mounting rise in ESG-related issues surrounding class-action lawsuits. One Best Lawyers recognized firm is weighing in with survey data supporting this increase.

The Impact of Duran on the Certification Process in Wage and Hour Class Actions

by Tim Freudenberger and Nancy Lubrano

In May 2014, class action defense attorney Tim Freudenberger from Carothers DiSante & Freudenberger LLP, obtained a very favorable decision from the California Supreme Court in Duran v. U.S. Bank Nat. Assn., 59 Cal. 4th 1 (2014).

Zagrans Law Firm: Complex Business and Malpractice Litigation, Class Actions and Appeals Across the U.S.

by Eric H. Zagrans

With over 45 years of legal experience, Eric H. Zagrans, managing partner of Zagrans Law Firm LLC, is dedicated to representing his clients through complex cases of business litigation.

There’s No Such Thing as a Stupid Idea

by Patrick J. Perotti

In the world of class actions, one well-executed idea can make an entire career.

The Struggle Is Real

by Justin Smulison

Businesses are overlooking state and federal laws when downsizing or closing operations, driving a tidal wave of class action lawsuits from former employees.

In the News Weekly Roundup: Millions in Fund for Native American Farmers

by Best Lawyers

This week in news from our listed attorneys, millions are set aside in a fund for Native American farmers after a winnning class action suit.

Protecting Patients and the Public: Lubin & Meyer

by Justin Smulison

Lubin & Meyer completes its most successful year yet, charting new territory with a historic class action suit involving hundreds of patients in New England.

Claims for Antitrust Damages

by Bernt Elsner and Molly Kos

The Austrian Cartel Amendment Act (Kartell- und Wettbewerbsrechts-Änderungsgesetz) 2017 might be put up for its first high-class practicability test sooner than expected.

Eichen Crutchlow Zaslow & McElroy: A Firm Fighting for the Injured.

by Margaret Pierce

A Rebel with a Cause

The Immeasurable Impact of Advocacy

by Justin Smulison

Burg Simpson founder Michael S. Burg discusses how the firm’s results transcend the courtroom to improve life for consumers and professionals nationwide.

The Top Employment Cases of 2017 and a Sneak Peek at 2018

by Nonnie L. Shivers

Major employment law decisions in 2017 preview big changes ahead in workplace rights, arbitration, and discrimination law.