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Civil Litigation

Nov. 28, 2018

Northern District releases guidance for class action settlements

The Northern District of California comprehensively updated its Procedural Guidance for Class Action Settlements on Nov. 1, 2018, requiring increased disclosures for preliminary and final settlement approvals, and more transparency in post-distribution accounting.

Michael W. Scarborough

Partner
Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP

Email: mscarborough@sheppardmullin.com

Michael is chair of the firm's Antitrust and Competition Group and specializes in complex litigation, with particular expertise in antitrust, unfair competition and consumer protection matters.

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Nadezhda Nikonova

Associate
Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

Email: nnikonova@sheppardmullin.com

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The Northern District of California comprehensively updated its Procedural Guidance for Class Action Settlements on Nov. 1, 2018, requiring increased disclosures for preliminary and final settlement approvals, and more transparency in post-distribution accounting. Failure to follow the guidance may result in delay or denial of settlement approval. Federal class action lawyers should be aware of the updated settlement approval rules in the Northern District of Californ...

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