Robins, Kaplan, Miller & Ciresi L.L.P.

Michael Geibelson

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 GMT

Rebecka Biejo

Thu, 02 Mar 2006 09:17:00 GMT

Thomas Miller

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 GMT

Update on Subprime Class Actions and Derivative Suits Trends

Tue, 19 Feb 2008 23:57:00 GMT

The crisis in the subprime (or mortgage-backed securities) market has spawned several types of class actions and derivative suits of which corporations should be aware.

V. Robert Denham, Jr.

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 13:18:00 GMT

Qualcomm Points To New E-Discovery Approach

Thu, 06 Nov 2008 08:08:00 GMT

The notorious decision earlier this year sanctioning Qualcomm Inc. and several of its attorneys for discovery misconduct points to the need for a more cooperative, less adversarial approach to e-discovery, experts say.

In Case of First Impression, District Court Rules California's Song-Beverly Credit Card Act, Civil Code § 1747.08, Does Not Apply to Internet Transactions

Fri, 09 Jan 2009 10:05:00 GMT

In a decision of first impression, United States District Judge Alicemarie Stotler has ruled that California Civil Code Section 1747.08 – prohibiting retailers accepting credit cards from requesting or requiring a consumer to provide personal identifying information – does not apply to online transactions.

Coupon Settlements Under Siege

Tue, 17 Feb 2009 16:24:00 GMT

In the wake of the federal Class Action Fairness Act of 2005 (CAFA) and recent federal and state court decisions, no other type of settlement has drawn greater scrutiny by trial courts conducting class action fairness hearings than so-called coupon settlements. Yet what exactly constitutes a coupon settlement remains unsettled, particularly in the absence of a statutory definition in CAFA.

Using Motions to Dismiss to Challenge Class Allegations

Mon, 15 Jun 2009 12:12:00 GMT

From a defendant’s perspective, a class action can be a litigation nightmare. Even setting aside the potential exposure should the case reach the judgment phase, defending a class action ups the ante significantly with respect to the cost of the suit and the resources necessary to defend it.

Annamarie Daley

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 GMT

Anne Lockner

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 GMT

Jennifer McKenna

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 GMT

Cutting Class

Mon, 15 Jun 2009 14:44:00 GMT

Settling class actions is anything but typical. Rule 3.770 of the California Rules of Court conditions dismissal of class actions upon the plaintiff’s submission of a declaration explaining the factual basis for the dismissal and any consideration received by the plaintiff.

Minneapolis

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 GMT

Stacey Slaughter

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 GMT

Janet Evans

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 GMT

Lisa Heller

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 GMT

Hernaldo Baltodano

Wed, 17 May 2006 09:41:00 GMT

Trial Support

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 GMT

Our Trial Support Group is a key resource for our firm's trial attorneys and practice groups. The group is experienced with the latest and most sophisticated courtroom technology available and provides courtroom installations and training with this technology.

Client Technology Services

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 GMT

The firm’s strategy for using technology to assist in providing quality legal services includes an open-ended enterprise-wide architecture creating flexibility and timely adaptation to the changing demands of our clients and their industries.