Verdict for the Defense

Chapter List

Preface

Introduction

-- Part I: Mass-Action Litigation --

Why Mass-Action Lawsuits are Different

 

A Brief History of Class Actions

 

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Class Actions v . Mass Actions

 

What’s Bad About Mass Actions

 

-- Part II: The Mass-Action Liability Firewall Process --

Preventing Mass Actions and Class Actions

 

Firewalling Your Company Against Mass Actions

 

Liability Firewall Process—Establishing the Context

 

Firewalling Consumer Class Action Liability

 

Risk Treatment Plan for Consumer Class Actions

 

Integration, Monitoring and Improvement

 

-- Part III: Reducing the Impact of Class Actions and Mass Actions Through Proper Litigation Management and Strategy --

Reducing Risk Through an Effective Litigation Defense Strategy

 

Know Thy Enemy

 

Intelligent Litigation Assessment and Strategy

 

-- Part IV: Trends in Class-Action Litigation --

The Rise of Alternative Litigation Funding

 

New Laws Will Lead to More Class Actions

 

The Coming Social Media Maelstrom

 

Conclusion