Class Action Legal Guides (13 found)

Written by Avvo Staff
Class action is when a group of people (referred to as the class) with the same complaint join together to bring a lawsuit against a company or organization.
Posted in Class Action about 1 year ago.

Written by Michael Hassen
Class action litigation is rampant in the United States, and defending against a class action lawsuit is both expensive and time-consuming. In enacting the Class Action Fairness Act of 2005 (CAFA), Congress acknowledged that class actions are an important and valuable tools, but subject to abuse.
Posted in Class Action 9 months ago. Jurisdiction: Federal

Written by Michael Hassen
A class action is not a cause of action. It does not create legal rights. A class action is a procedural device that allows many individuals with similar claims against common defendants to join together to prosecute those claims.
Posted in Class Action 6 months ago. Jurisdiction: Federal

Written by Fred T Isquith
A class action is a court procedure that allows plaintiffs in court to bring claims on behalf of the plaintiff(s) as well as other persons not in court who have similar claims.
1 of 2 users found this helpful. Posted in Class Action 5 months ago.

Written by Reed Richard Kathrein
Typically, you do not need to take any steps to join a class action. Most class actions are opt-out class actions and not opt-in class actions. This means that you don't need to take any action until the Court certifies the class action as a class action. So what do you need to do?
Posted in Class Action about 1 month ago.

Written by Avvo Staff
You may start a class action lawsuit if you feel you and many others have been harmed in a similar way, or you may receive a notice that a class-action lawsuit has been started relating to some harm you may have suffered.
1 of 1 users found this helpful. Posted about 1 year ago.

Written by Adam Troy Savett
A brief overview of best practices and challenges for institutional investors looking to recover funds they have lost due to fraud or mismanagement in their portfolio holdings.
Posted in Securities / Investment Fraud 4 months ago.

Written by Avvo Staff
Financial markets such as the NASDAQ stock exchange provide a forum for shares of stock in public companies to be sold or traded. Financial markets or securities law strictly regulates these markets and oversees stock brokers and dealers.
Posted in Financial Markets And Services about 1 year ago.

Written by Avvo Staff
Statutes of limitation are in place for the benefit of both the legal system and private citizens. It’s important to know which statutes apply to your case if you are filing a claim.
3 of 4 users found this helpful. Posted in Lawsuits / Disputes about 1 year ago.

Written by Avvo Staff
Filing an appeal can reverse a previous judgment and get you what you want in court, but be prepared to work diligently and prepare a strong legal case.
8 of 12 users found this helpful. Posted in Appeals about 1 year ago.

Written by Derek Linke
You don’t need to register to sue somebody for using your mark. However, it’s a good idea to file an application with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office to register your mark.
1 of 2 users found this helpful. Posted in Trademark Application about 1 year ago.

Written by Avvo Staff
Professor sexual harassment is illegal and occurs when a professor’s conduct toward a student is unwelcome, severe, persistent, and of a sexual nature.
1 of 2 users found this helpful. Posted in Sexual Harassment about 1 year ago. Jurisdiction: Federal

Written by Okorie Okorocha
If you are, or think you may be, a victim of domestic violence, get a restraining order, relocate, secure your environment, and get travel companionship to increase your safety.
1 of 4 users found this helpful. Posted in Domestic Violence about 1 year ago. Jurisdiction: Federal