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Class Action Defense Blog
The Class Action Defense Blog, published by Duane Morris LLP, focuses on legal developments and defense strategies related to class action litigation. It covers topics such as class certification rulings, arbitration issues in class actions, jurisdictional challenges, and regulatory impacts on class action practice. The blog also discusses trends in federal and state court decisions affecting class action defendants, including analyses of plaintiff-friendly jurisdictions and legislative or executive actions influencing class action procedures. It serves as a resource for defense counsel seeking updates and insights on managing complex class action lawsuits.
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The Class Action Weekly Wire – Episode 151: Key Appellate Decisions In Class Action Litigation
Duane Morris Takeaway: This week’s episode features Duane Morris partner Jerry Maatman, special counsel Tyler Zmick, and associate Christian Palacios with their discussion of significant appellate rulings in class actions. Check out today’s episode and subscribe to our show from…
Seventh Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment For Tortilla Manufacturer El Milagro In Sexual Harassment Suit
By Gerald L. Maatman, Jr., Jennifer A. Riley, Gregory Tsonis, and George J. Schaller Duane Morris Takeaways: On May 27, 2026, in Sanchez, v. El Milagro, Inc., 2026 U.S. App. LEXIS 14984 (7th Cir. May 26, 2026), the Seventh Circuit…
President Trump’s New National Enforcement Program For The EEOC And What It Means For Employers
By Gerald L. Maatman, Jr., George J. Schaller, and Ryan T. Garippo Duane Morris Takeaways: On June 4, 2026, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (the “EEOC”) announced its National Enforcement Plan (the “NEP”) for fiscal years 2025 – 2029. …
Colorado Federal Court Denies EEOC Application To Enforce Administrative Subpoenas Against Psychological Testing Firm In Discrimination Investigation
By Gerald L. Maatman, Jr., Tiffany Alberty, and Brett Bohan Duane Morris Takeaways: On June 3, 2026, in Equal Employment Opportunity Commission v. Psychological Dimensions, No. 1:26-MC-00072 (D. Colo. June 3, 2026), Senior Judge R. Brooke Jackson of the U.S.…
The Class Action Weekly Wire – Episode 150: Key Class Action Trends In The Higher Education Sector
Duane Morris Takeaway: This week’s episode features Duane Morris partners Jerry Maatman, Jennifer Riley, Katherine Brodie, and Tony Guida with their discussion of Duane Morris’ Higher Education Class Action Review, highlighting several trends and developments shaping class action litigation in…
“Transfer, Not Dismissal” — Arizona Federal Court Confirms That 28 U.S.C. Section 1631 Applies To Personal Jurisdiction
By Gerald L. Maatman, Jr., Jennifer A. Riley, Jamar D. Davis, and Kenny Tran Duane Morris Takeaways: On June 1, 2026, in Andrew Harrington et al. v. Cracker Barrel Country Store Inc., No. 21-CV-000940, 2026 WL 1532921 (D. Ariz. June…
Colorado Federal Court Allows Employer To Seek Attorneys’ Fees Against EEOC After Deeming Long COVID Claims Frivolous
By Gerald L. Maatman, Jr., Tiffany Alberty, and Bernadette Coyle Duane Morris Takeaways: On June 1, 2026, in Equal Employment Opportunity Commission v. A&A Appliance, Inc., No. 1:23-CV-2456 (D. Colo. June 1, 2026), Chief Judge Daniel D. Domenico of the…
California Federal Court Clarifies Limits On AI Bias Testing And Applicant Data Disclosure In Mobley v. Workday
By Gerald L. Maatman, Jr., Adam D. Brown, and Elizabeth G. Underwood Duane Morris Takeaways: In Mobley, et al. v. Workday, Inc., Case No. 23-CV-00770, 2026 WL 1510537 (N.D. Cal. May 29, 2026) (ECF No. 340), Magistrate Judge Laurel Beeler…
Oregon Federal Court Denies Class Certification Due To The Impact Of Unique Defenses On The Named Plaintiffs
By Gerald L. Maatman, Jr., Jennifer A. Riley, Katherine L. Alphonso, and Jamar D. Davis Duane Morris Takeaways: On May 28, 2026, in Ashley Schroeder et al. v. University of Oregon, Case No. 6:23-CV-01806, 2026 WL 1494043 (D. Or. May…