U.S. Supreme Court denies cert in case about whether the “in connection with” language in the Securities Litigation Uniform Standards Act (“SLUSA”) must be read broadly to effect SLUSA’s text and purpose and to restrict the kinds of class actions that can be brought based on state law claims regarding securities. The U.S. Chamber had filed a coalition amicus brief opposing this result.
U.S. Supreme Court denies cert in case about whether the “in connection with” language in the Securities Litigation Uniform Standards Act (“SLUSA”) must be read broadly to effect SLUSA’s text and purpose and to restrict the kinds of class actions that can be brought based on state law claims regarding securities. The U.S. Chamber had filed a coalition amicus brief opposing this result.
U.S. Chamber files amicus brief urging the Fifth Circuit to hold that district courts must consider the Article III standing of absent class members and conduct rigorous ascertainability analysis before certifying class actions. The U.S. Chamber previously filed an amicus brief in this case.
U.S. Chamber files amicus brief urging the Fifth Circuit to hold that district courts must consider the Article III standing of absent class members and conduct rigorous ascertainability analysis before certifying class actions. The U.S. Chamber previously filed an amicus brief in this case.
U.S. Chamber files amicus brief urging the Fifth Circuit to hold that district courts must consider the Article III standing of absent class members and conduct rigorous ascertainability analysis before certifying class actions. The U.S. Chamber previously filed an amicus brief in this case.
U.S. Chamber urges Ninth Circuit to reaffirm that under California law, a manufacturer of a product has no duty to disclose defects in the product beyond the duration set forth in its express warranty, absent either an affirmative misrepresentation or an unreasonable safety defect.
Divided First Circuit panel affirms district court’s denial of motion to dismiss for lack of personal jurisdiction over a nonresident defendant in FLSA collective action. The U.S. Chamber filed an amicus brief opposing this result.
Divided First Circuit panel affirms district court’s denial of motion to dismiss for lack of personal jurisdiction over a nonresident defendant in FLSA collective action. The U.S. Chamber filed an amicus brief opposing this result.
Supreme Court declines to review whether an action filed by non-existent plaintiffs is a nullity that cannot be saved by joinder of a real party in interest at some future date. The U.S. Chamber filed an amicus brief supporting the cert. petition.
Supreme Court declines to review whether an action filed by non-existent plaintiffs is a nullity that cannot be saved by joinder of a real party in interest at some future date. The U.S. Chamber filed an amicus brief supporting the cert. petition.
U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee
Decided
January 6, 2022
District court affirms Tennessee Governor’s authority to end temporary supplemental federal unemployment benefits. The U.S. Chamber filed a coalition amicus brief supporting this result.
U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee
Decided
January 6, 2022
District court affirms Tennessee Governor’s authority to end temporary supplemental federal unemployment benefits. The U.S. Chamber filed a coalition amicus brief supporting this result.
U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit
Decided
January 4, 2022
D.C. Circuit reverses and remands dismissal of Anti-Terrorism Act suit, concluding that plaintiffs adequately pleaded claims for secondary liability. The U.S. Chamber filed a coalition amicus brief opposing this result.
U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit
Decided
January 4, 2022
D.C. Circuit reverses and remands dismissal of Anti-Terrorism Act suit, concluding that plaintiffs adequately pleaded claims for secondary liability. The U.S. Chamber filed a coalition amicus brief opposing this result.
U.S. Chamber files coalition amicus brief urging Second Circuit to hold that the PREP Act is a complete preemption statute, protecting businesses on the front lines of responding to COVID-19.
U.S. Chamber files coalition amicus brief urging Second Circuit to hold that the PREP Act is a complete preemption statute, protecting businesses on the front lines of responding to COVID-19.
