duties of a class representative acknowledgment form If you are thinking of bringing a class action you should read and be ready to agree to this list of duties of a class representative. 4/12/2005
sample consumer retainer agreement Review this sample consumer retainer agreement to see the terms I usually request when representing individuals in consumer class actions. 4/12/2005
plain english handbook This SEC handbook shows how you can use well-established techniques for writing in plain English to create clearer and more informative disclosure documents. 3/9/2005
local rules proposals Proposals to revise the local rules of the United States District Court for the Northern District of California for securities fraud class actions. 3/17/2005
search SEC filings Search for the public filings and discloure documents filed with the SEC. 3/8/2005
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frequently asked questions (faqs) Look here for answers to questions you may have about class actions and how to participate. 5/5/2005
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Class action filed against AT&T for allegedly acting as NSA's agent in domestic spying. See the Amended Complaint. Sony Agrees To Stop Putting Unwanted DRM Software on music CD's. We are pleased to report that in working with the Electronic Frontier Foundation ("EFF"), Sony/BMG has agreed to settle a class action over the placement of digital rights management software on it's music CD's by stopping the practice, repalcing the CD's and compensating those who purchased the CD's. The EFF has a help page and resources concerning the settlement. Claim Forms are due by December 31, 2006. If you would like to submit a Claim Form online, please click here. If you have played a CD on your computer that contains either XCP or MediaMax 5.0 content protection software, you shouldupdate or uninstall the software to reduce your risk of security vulnerabilities. Los Angeles court rules AT&T arbitration clause is not a part of the contract with consumers. The trial on whether the coverage maps of AT&T Wireless (now Cingular) are deceptive has been delayed as defendants now are seeking to compel arbitration after 7 years of litigation. Bait and Switch Complaint filed against Dell To view the complaint filed in federal court seeking nationwide class action status for bait and switch tactics click here. Illegal Advertising of Internet Gambling Suit filed against Search Engines To view the complaint filed in state court seeking to stop sponsored ads of internet gambling to be displayed by Google, Yahoo and other search engines click here. Proposals to Revise ND Cal Local Rules. Changes being discussed for handling securities fraud class actions. Click here to view. Today's Securities Surprises |