State Class Actions

Whether yours"re representing the plaintiff or defendant, as you set your strategy in each class action, the class action laws of all relevant state jurisdictions must be considered. But with many class action lawsuits encompassing individuals across the country, the state in which to file is not always clear-and the best way to pursue or defend a case can vary greatly from state to state. State Class Actions: Practice and Procedure, Second Edition, is the one source that combines detailed, state-by-state analysis of the rules for class actions with practice-proven, professional guidance on preparing and filing pleadings and motions. Only the highly practical State Class Actions: Practice and Procedure, Second Edition: Covers each state in an individual chapter Follows the class action procedure chronologically, giving you expert insights into how each state treats class actions every step of the way Organizes each chapter according to the same outline to simplify jurisdictional comparison Analyzes the types of actions that have been brought in each state-including employment actions, environmental actions, fraud, consumer actions, product liability, and more Provides detailed practical guidance on preparing and filing pleadings and motions Serves as the perfect starting point for class action research Stands out as the essential reference for anyone prosecuting or defending against a class action With complete and comprehensive analysis of the issues surrounding class action litigation in state courts, the highly practical State Class Actions: Practice and Procedure, Second Edition makes it easy to: Define the type of action yours"re filing Determine whether your case is best suited for state court Compare state class action laws to set the most promising strategy-as plaintiff or defendant Determine if you meet the monetary threshold for bringing a class action in any particular state Evaluate settlement provisions in state vs. federal court And much more!