5 Things You Should Know About New Rule 23 Amendments

By John Lavelle and Terese Schireson (December 3, 2018, 3:20 PM EST) -- For the first time in 15 years, Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 23, governing class actions, has been amended, effective Dec. 1. The amendments primarily address issues relating to settlement. Although they largely codify existing practice, some of the changes establish new requirements. There are five key changes that will likely impact future federal class action litigation....

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