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Record Nr.

UNINA9910702854803321

Autore

Rothstein Barbara J (Barbara Jacobs), <1939->

Titolo

Managing class action litigation [[electronic resource] ] : a pocket guide for judges / / Barbara J. Rothstein & Thomas E. Willging

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Washington, DC : , : Federal Judicial Center, , 2009

Edizione

[2nd ed.]

Descrizione fisica

v, 40 pages : digital, PDF file

Altri autori (Persone)

WillgingThomas E

Soggetti

Class actions (Civil procedure) - United States

Court administration - United States

Judges - United States

Handbooks and manuals.

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Title from title screen (viewed on May 19, 2009).

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references (pages 34-36).

Nota di contenuto

Introduction -- Determining federal jurisdiction -- Selection of counsel -- Timing and significance of class certification -- Settlement review : risks and issues -- Attorney fee issues -- Coordination with state judges -- Use of special masters and court-appointed experts -- Conclusion.