Attorneys in a class action (at least after a class is certified) represent the class as a whole, not the individual named plaintiffs. So they can...

Is there an upside to filing a class action lawsuit oppose to filing undividually? thx

One important factor to consider is that in a class action your ability to control the case will be less than would be the case in a traditional...

You cannot be put in jail for not paying a judgment. If you literally have no income or significant assets it is unlikely that a creditor will...

Family: I won an appeal, reversed & remanded. Can I collect fees? If I filed an appeal and LOST - can opposition collect fees?

It is important to recognize that "costs" which are awarded by courts in the United States do not include many of the expenses of litigation. ...

Am I entitled to proceeds from a class action lawsuit against a former employer even though I no longer work there

It is impossible to answer your question without more information about the lawsuit that you are referring to. Normally, if a proposed settlement...

When a small claims decision goes in my favor, how do I collect?

Normally, when a court awards damages in a civil case it will enter a judgment in the amount of the damages awarded against the defendant and in...

Where can I find a lawyer to get a lawsuit against a major corp For mental cruelty and discrimination in the roanoke va area

You may want to contact the Virginia Lawyer Referral Service, which is operated by the Virginia State Bar. The Service can be reached at (800)...

IS THERE A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT AGAINST CHASE HOME FINANCE IN OHIO THAT I CAN GET IN ON?

Although there are a few exceptions, a person generally cannot "join" a class action which is pending in a court. If another person has brought a...

How to Determine the Correct Date to Base Time Computations On For Exchanging Initial Disclosure Statements?

The answer to your question depends on the jurisdiction in which the lawsuit is filed.

Does the judge give lawyers in federal courts a time limit on getting a client's discovery? If so, how long ?

In federal court the judge responsible for the case will normally enter a discovery order setting deadlines for various aspects of discovery. Each...

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