Some plaintiffs lawyers appear less worried about the impact of the Class Action Fairness Act on their practices than might be expected. Even Stephen Tillery — name partner in the firm that won a $10 billion verdict against Philip Morris USA Inc. and perhaps the most famous class action lawyer in the most famous pro-plaintiff jurisdiction — says his firm will simply switch to federal court. And another attorney says there might be some surprises in store for businesses that pushed for the law.
Details here from The American Lawyer via Law.com.
Some plaintiffs lawyers appear less worried about the impact of the Class Action Fairness Act on their practices than might be expected. Even Stephen Tillery — name partner in the firm that won a $10 billion verdict against Philip Morris USA Inc. and perhaps the most famous class action lawyer in the most famous pro-plaintiff jurisdiction — says his firm will simply switch to federal court. And another attorney says there might be some surprises in store for businesses that pushed for the law.
Details here from The American Lawyer via Law.com.
Some plaintiffs lawyers appear less worried about the impact of the Class Action Fairness Act on their practices than might be expected. Even Stephen Tillery — name partner in the firm that won a $10 billion verdict against Philip Morris USA Inc. and perhaps the most famous class action lawyer in the most famous pro-plaintiff jurisdiction — says his firm will simply switch to federal court. And another attorney says there might be some surprises in store for businesses that pushed for the law.
Details here from The American Lawyer via Law.com.
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