Earlier today, the Supreme Court denied certiorari in two highly anticipated appeals of decisions by the Sixth and Seventh Circuit Courts of Appeals to grant class certification over breach of warranty claims involving allegedly defective washing machines. The denial of cert in Butler v. Sears, Roebuck & Co., Nos. 11-8029, 12-8030 (7th Cir., Aug. 22, … Continue Reading
The head of BakerHostetler’s national class action practice, Paul Karlsgot, will lead a CLE webinar that Strafford is hosting on Thursday, February 6, titled “Rule 23(f) Class Certification Appeals: Pursuing or Challenging Interlocutory Review.” This CLE live web seminar will provide guidance to class litigators for complying with the strict procedural requirements of Rule 23(f) when … Continue Reading