Tag Archives: 23(b)(2)

Seventh Circuit Holds That Opt-Outs Lack Standing To Challenge Settlement

By Greg Mersol on October 7, 2019 Posted in Discrimination

What were they thinking, anyway? Eighteen months ago, a group of African American financial advisors brought suit against JPMorgan Chase for alleged race discrimination and retaliation. They sought to assert claims on behalf of a class of 273 individuals. The parties immediately entered into settlement discussions and reached an agreement to resolve the claims for … Continue Reading

The Supreme Court Should Accept Certiorari in Dukes v. Wal-Mart

By Greg Mersol on August 27, 2010 Posted in Uncategorized

The Dukes decision crossed several lines by certifying the class at the expense of the employer's defenses. The Supreme Court should accept certiorari and reverse.… Continue Reading