Class action Lawsuit fees

In a class action, the Court typically awards the fees upon an application by the lawyers representing the class - it is generally a percentage of...

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Was my daughters civil rights violated

Generally speaking, a school has no obligation to get a parent's permission before questioning a student about the misconduct or criminal conduct...

We happen to know that there is a lawyer in Los Angeles who is suing Stanford medical center for alleged breach of HIPAA.

HIPPA is very restrictive on the release of personal information. The hospital cannot release such information in the course of discovery without...

Can I file a "Class Action Suit of One" against a federal contractor? I am a victim of age discrimination.

My colleagues are correct, class actions are used to efficiently and economically handle similar claims of many individuals. The absence of a...

I've been told by my lawyer's office that the class action suit against Propulsid hasn't been settled. I filled out the

The following link is information on the settlement. It was a national settlement of claims in the federal MDL and not limited specific states....

I am about to file a Notice of Appeal and I wanted to know what the Federal Civil Procedures are.

You can refer to the Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure here: http://www.law.cornell.edu/rules/frap/ Also, You can refer to the Eleventh...

Can a civil deposition be taken/mandated without the attorney

Essentially, you have two choices. First, you should contact your adversary immediately, explain the circumstances, and try to reschedule. If your...

Can I sue for damages from an incorrect criminal investigation?

TLike most legal questions, the answer is maybe. Depending on your facts, you may have an action for malicious prosecution. An action for...

Recently found out about class action suit on plumbing pipes in my home. Is it too late too file claim?

If the deadline passed to file claims on the class action, you are probably out of luck on that front. You should contact the claims administrator...

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