civil litigation
3 articles
Class Action Lawsuits: Rule 23, Certification & CAFA 2005
How class action lawsuits work — Rule 23's certification requirements (numerosity, commonality, typicality, adequacy), cy pres distributions, objectors, coupon settlements, and the Class Action Fairness Act.
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Contingency Fees Explained: Percentages, Ethics & Medical Liens
How contingency fee arrangements work — standard 33–40% tiers, cost deduction timing, alternative fee structures, Model Rules 1.5 ethical requirements, and medical lien priority.
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Eminent Domain: Just Compensation, Kelo & Regulatory Takings
How eminent domain works — just compensation at fair market value, inverse condemnation, the Penn Central regulatory takings test, the Kelo v. New London controversy, and the condemnation process.
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