Focus (Forum & Focus)
May 28, 2009
Considering Coupons
The Class Action Fairness Act sets out a framework for federal courts to use when analyzing fee applications in coupon settlements, write Matthew S. Kahn and Matthew L. Berde.
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By Matthew S. Kahn and Matthew L. Berde We all know that attorney fees awards play an integral role in class action settlements. This is equally true in "coupon" settlement cases - those where class members receive in-kind benefits rather than money, usually in the form of a discount off of a future purchase from the defendant company. But, because lawyers' fees are paid in cash while class members' relief is not, courts are often sk...For only $95 a month (the price of 2 article purchases)
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