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President's Perspective:
A Closer Look at Class Actions
By Richard J. Badolato
An introduction to the newly created Special Committee on Class Actions.
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5
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Class Action Legislation:
A View From the U.S. Senate
By Robert Torricelli
Are there changes on the horizon for class action litigation?
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9
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The Ethics of Pre-Suit Solicitation: The Question is Not Whether, But How
By Thomas J. Vesper
A thorough look at plaintiff solicitation in class action suits.
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11
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Screening Potential Cases Involving Mass Torts or Class Actions: The Connection Between Causation and Damages
By Brian D. Drazin
Careful screening can be the key to determining the viability of a case.
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22
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The Pitfalls of Commonality, Predominance and Class Action Mass Tort Cases
By Robert R. Levinson
An overview of commonality and predominance.
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31
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Class Actions Against Insurance Companies for Bad Faith
By Gerald H. Baker
A primer to confronting insurance fraud.
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34
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Class Actions in Employment Cases
By Nancy Steadman Martin
Class actions in the employment arena are rare, and must meet certain requirements for certification.
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40
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Multi-Plaintiff Toxic Tort Litigation: Mass Action v. Class Action
By Norman M. Hobbie and Jacqueline DeCarlo
An analysis of multi-plaintiff toxic tort litigation.
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44
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A Final Word
By Gary Shapiro
Class actions stand as vital tools in leveling the playing field for some plaintiffs.
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49
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Professionalism:
The Promise of Our Craft
By Paula A. Franzese
A call to be the best we can be.
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50
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Diversity:
Understanding Diversity in the Face of Affirmative Action
By Katrina F. Wright
A personal account of diversity today.
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52
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Lawyer’s Bookshelf
Legal Writing: Form & Function
First Among Equals: How to Manage a Group of Professionals
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57
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Legal Creativity
By Morton Zachter
Counselor Zachter
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58
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