http://www.avvo.com/legal-answers-search/class-action.html Avvo.com - Class Action Legal Guides http://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/ugc/how-do-i-join-a-class-action 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? Tue, 06 Oct 2009 14:38:04 PDT http://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/ugc/the-importance-of-best-practices--procedures-in-securities-class-action-claims-filing 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. Mon, 13 Jul 2009 08:18:56 PDT http://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/ugc/class-actions---generally- 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. Sun, 21 Jun 2009 06:56:09 PDT http://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/ugc/what-is-a-class-action 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. Mon, 29 Jun 2009 16:49:58 PDT http://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/ugc/the-class-action-fairness-act-of-2005-cafa 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. Thu, 21 May 2009 16:42:28 PDT http://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/professor-sexual-harassment Professor sexual harassment is illegal and occurs when a professor’s conduct toward a student is unwelcome, severe, persistent, and of a sexual nature. Thu, 03 Sep 2009 16:44:38 PDT http://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/domestic-violence-issues 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. Thu, 24 Sep 2009 17:33:15 PDT http://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/class-action 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. Thu, 21 May 2009 16:39:06 PDT http://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/ugc/trademark-registration 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. Thu, 10 Sep 2009 10:51:07 PDT http://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/filing-appeal 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. Thu, 08 Oct 2009 06:22:04 PDT