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Defense of Class Action Cases and Multidistrict Litigation (MDL)

Apr 26, 2006 | By: Michael J. Hassen

Amendment of MDL (Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation) Panel Rules of Procedure

Prior articles have discussed class actions and MDL (multidistrict litigation), and have provided the statutory and procedural rules governing MDL. On April 19, 2005, the Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation published an order partially suspending Panel Rule 5.12(a), concerning the manner of filing papers, “insofar as papers submitted for filing requiring an original and eleven copies shall be reduced to four copies along with an original.” For the convenience of the reader, the order itself may be found at the link provided.

Download PDF file of Order re Panel Rule 5.12(a)

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Michael J. Hassen's litigation practice spans almost 30 years and emphasizes general business and commercial litigation, including class action defense and unfair business practice representative actions (section 17200).

He represents lenders in all facets of lender litigation, ranging from class actions and unfair business practices based on alleged "predatory" lending and RESPA violations or alleged violations of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, to claims alleging elder abuse or challenging the validity or priority of liens.

Michael also has significant experience in business torts such as misappropriation of trade secrets and raiding of corporate employees, ADA claims, and all phases of commercial and real estate finance, construction finance and construction defect claims.

He is experienced in appellate matters, having had primary responsibility for preparing more than 100 appellate briefs.

Contact Michael at:

mjhassen@reallaw.us