Attorneys' fees in class actions governed by fee-shifting statutes

Article Abstract:

The author examines statutory attorneys' fees shifting provisions and the common fund doctrine in class actions. The problems that arise when the two methods combine in hybrid class actions are discussed and possible solutions to the settlement incentive problem are proposed.

Attorneys, Lawyers' fees

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Failure of named representatives in a class action to satisfy the statute of limitations

Article Abstract:

The author examines class action certification procedures and solutions to when the named representative of a class is not within the statute of limitations.

Limitation of actions, Statute of limitations

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Resolving the "choice-of-law problem" in rule 23(b)(3) nationwide class actions

Article Abstract:

The author discusses the problem with Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 23(b)(3)'s choice-of-law requirements in nationwide class action suites.

Conflict of laws

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