Arbitration/Appraisal
Supreme Court to Decide Whether Class Action Arbitration Is Allowed Where Arbitration Clause Is Silent Regarding Availability of Class ProceedingsOral Argument in Epic Systems Corp. v. Lewis: Class Action Waivers in Employment AgreementsSupreme Court to Hear Class Action Cases Involving Class Action Waivers and Tolling of Statutes of Limitations
Class Action Settlements
Second Circuit Casts Doubt on Named Plaintiff Service Awards And Leaves Enforceability of Future Release For Another DayFirst Circuit Rejects Class Action Settlement Based on Potential Intra-class Conflict, But Approves Named Plaintiff Incentive AwardsNinth Circuit Addresses Class Representative Incentive Awards and Attestation Requirement
Health Insurance
Health Insurance Class Action on Out-of-Network Fees: New Jersey Federal Court Addresses Commonality and Predominance in Denying Class CertificationDiscovery By Objectors to Class Action Settlement: Montana Supreme Court Opens Door to DiscoveryDeclaratory Relief Class Actions Under Rule 23(b)(2): Sixth Circuit Issues Significant Opinion in Health Insurance Class Action
Injunctions
Rule 23(b)(2) and Fail-Safe Classes Addressed By Fifth CircuitPreliminary Injunctions in Insurance Class Actions: Is Losing "Peace of Mind" from Insurance Irreparable Harm?Preliminary Injunctions in Insurance Class Actions: California Federal Court Enjoins Life Insurer From Implementing Rate Increase