Perspective
Dec. 29, 2010
The Future of Class Actions
A case, now before the U.S. Supreme Court, carries broad implications for class action litigation. By Brian Kabateck and Karen Liao of Kabateck Brown Kellner.
Last month, the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments in a case that could potentially end class action litigation and its use as a tool to protect consumers who have small but widespread grievances against large companies. AT&T Mobility LLC v. Vincent Concepcion, No. 09-893. In this case, the court will consider whether the Federal Arbitration Act of 1925 pre-empts California precedent holding that a class action...
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