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Number Of New Labor Law Class Action Filings Remain Below 50% But Employment-Related Class Actions Continue Hold On Top Spot Among Weekly Class Actions Filed In California State And Federal Courts

Oct 23, 2010 | By: Michael J. Hassen

To assist class action defense attorneys anticipate the types of class actions against which they will have to defend in California we provide weekly, unofficial summaries of the legal categories for new class action lawsuits filed in California state and federal courts in the Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Jose, Sacramento, San Diego, San Mateo, Oakland/Alameda and Orange County areas. We include only those categories that include 10% or more of the class action filings during the relevant timeframe.

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Percentage Of Labor Law Class Action Filings Drop Below 50% But Employment-Related Class Actions Retain Top Spot Among Class Actions Filed In California State And Federal Courts

Oct 16, 2010 | By: Michael J. Hassen

As a resource to California class action defense attorneys, we provide weekly, unofficial summaries of the legal categories for new class action lawsuits filed in California state and federal courts in the Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Jose, Sacramento, San Diego, San Mateo, Oakland/Alameda and Orange County areas. We include only those categories that include 10% or more of the class action filings during the relevant timeframe. This report covers the time period from October 8 – 14, 2010, during which time only 37 new class actions were filed in these California state and federal courts.

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Weekly Labor Law Class Action Filings Rise Above 50% As Employment-Related Class Actions Retain Top Spot Among Class Actions Filed In California State And Federal Courts

Oct 9, 2010 | By: Michael J. Hassen

To assist class action defense attorneys anticipate the types of claims against which they will have to defend in California courts, we provide weekly, unofficial summaries of the legal categories for new class action lawsuits filed in California state and federal courts in the Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Jose, Sacramento, San Diego, San Mateo, Oakland/Alameda and Orange County areas. We include only those categories that include 10% or more of the class action filings during the relevant timeframe.

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New Labor Law Class Action Lawsuits Remain Below 50% But Employment-Related Class Actions Retain Top Spot Among Class Actions Filed In California State And Federal Courts

Oct 2, 2010 | By: Michael J. Hassen

As a resource to California class action defense attorneys, we provide weekly, unofficial summaries of the legal categories for new class action lawsuits filed in California state and federal courts in the Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Jose, Sacramento, San Diego, San Mateo, Oakland/Alameda and Orange County areas. We include only those categories that include 10% or more of the class action filings during the relevant timeframe. This report covers the time period from September 24 – 30, 2010, during which time 54 new class actions were filed in these California state and federal courts.

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After Week Of Unusually High Class Action Filings, New Filings Drop But Labor Law Class Action Continue To Top List Of Types Of New Class Actions Filed In California State And Federal Courts

Sep 25, 2010 | By: Michael J. Hassen

To assist class action defense attorneys anticipate the types of cases against which they will have to defend in California, we provide weekly, unofficial summaries of the legal categories for new class action lawsuits filed in California state and federal courts in the Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Jose, Sacramento, San Diego, San Mateo, Oakland/Alameda and Orange County areas. We include only those categories that include 10% or more of the class action filings during the relevant timeframe.

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Surge In Labor Law Class Action In California State And Federal Courts During Past Week As Employment-Related Class Actions Dominate New Class Action Filings

Sep 18, 2010 | By: Michael J. Hassen

As a resource to California class action defense attorneys, we provide weekly, unofficial summaries of the legal categories for new class action lawsuits filed in California state and federal courts in the Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Jose, Sacramento, San Diego, San Mateo, Oakland/Alameda and Orange County areas. We include only those categories that include 10% or more of the class action filings during the relevant timeframe. This report covers the time period from September 10 – 16, 2010, during which time an unusually high number of new class actions — 64 — were filed in these California state and federal courts.

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Labor Law Class Action Filings Remain Below 50% Of New Class Action Filed In California State And Federal Courts During Past Week But Again Claim Top Spot Among New Class Actions

Sep 11, 2010 | By: Michael J. Hassen

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Employment-Related Class Action Filings Fall Below 50% Of New Class Action Filed In California State And Federal Courts During Past Week But Still Hold Top Spot

Sep 4, 2010 | By: Michael J. Hassen

As a resource for California class action defense attorneys, we provide weekly, unofficial summaries of the legal categories for new class action lawsuits filed in California state and federal courts in the Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Jose, Sacramento, San Diego, San Mateo, Oakland/Alameda and Orange County areas. We include only those categories that include 10% or more of the class action filings during the relevant timeframe. This report covers the time period from August 27 – September 2, 2010, during which time 53 new class actions were filed in these California state and federal courts.

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Labor Law Class Actions Retain Top Spot Among New Class Action Lawsuits Filed In California State And Federal Courts

Aug 28, 2010 | By: Michael J. Hassen

To assist class action defense attorneys anticipate the types of claims against which they will have to defend in California, we provide weekly, unofficial summaries of the legal categories for new class action lawsuits filed in California state and federal courts in the Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Jose, Sacramento, San Diego, San Mateo, Oakland/Alameda and Orange County areas. We include only those categories that include 10% or more of the class action filings during the relevant timeframe.

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Surge In ADA Class Action Filings Insufficient To Dislodge Labor Law Class Actions From Top Spot Among New Class Action Lawsuits Filed In California State And Federal Courts

Aug 21, 2010 | By: Michael J. Hassen

As a resource to California class action defense attorneys, we provide weekly, unofficial summaries of the legal categories for new class action lawsuits filed in California state and federal courts in the Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Jose, Sacramento, San Diego, San Mateo, Oakland/Alameda and Orange County areas. We include only those categories that include 10% or more of the class action filings during the relevant timeframe. This report covers the time period from August 13 – 19, 2010, during which time 56 new class actions were filed in these California state and federal courts.

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About the Author

Michael J. Hassen's litigation practice spans almost 30 years and emphasizes general business and commercial litigation, including class action defense and unfair business practice representative actions (section 17200).

He represents lenders in all facets of lender litigation, ranging from class actions and unfair business practices based on alleged "predatory" lending and RESPA violations or alleged violations of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, to claims alleging elder abuse or challenging the validity or priority of liens.

Michael also has significant experience in business torts such as misappropriation of trade secrets and raiding of corporate employees, ADA claims, and all phases of commercial and real estate finance, construction finance and construction defect claims.

He is experienced in appellate matters, having had primary responsibility for preparing more than 100 appellate briefs.

Contact Michael at:

mjhassen@reallaw.us