Duane Morris Antitrust Class Action Review – 2024

Class action litigation in the consumer fraud area has exponentially increased over the past several years. Most consumer fraud class actions come with the possibility of excessive payouts for corporations. We hope the Duane Morris Consumer Fraud Class Action Review – 2023 will demystify some of the complexities of consumer fraud class action litigation through our analysis of trends and significant rulings that enable corporate counsel to make informed decisions in dealing with complex litigation risks.


ISBN Number: 978-1-964020-06-8
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© Duane Morris LLP 2024. All rights reserved.
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DISCLAIMER
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CITATION FORMATS
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NOTE FROM THE EDITORS
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CONTRIBUTORS
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GLOSSARY AND KEY U.S. SUPREME COURT DECISIONS
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Overview
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I. Introduction
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II. What Should Companies Expect In 2024?
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Antitrust Class Actions
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I. Executive Summary
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II. Significant Rulings In Antitrust Class Actions In 2023
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1. Per Se Treatment Versus Quick-Look Analysis Versus Rule Of Reason Test
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2. Class Certification Rulings In Antitrust Cases
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3. Rule 23’s Numerosity Requirement And The Impracticability Of Joinder
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4. Rulings On Changes To Multi-District Litigation, Baseball’s Antitrust Exemption, The Right-To-Repair, And Pricing Algorithms
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III. Top Antitrust Class Action Settlements In 2023
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Table Of 2023 Antitrust Class Action Litigation Rulings
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