Christopher S. Dodrill

Sep 5, 2024 | natlawreview.com | Christopher S. Dodrill

Highlights from this issue include:S. Supreme Court holds determination of whether a subsequent agreement to arbitrate supersedes a prior agreement is for a court, not an arbitrator, to decide. Third Circuit rejects certification of class for lack of standing. Fourth Circuit holds ascertainability requirement does not apply to Rule 23(b)(2) class seeking injunctive relief.

Feb 13, 2024 | natlawreview.com | Stacy M. Bunck |Christopher S. Dodrill |Gregory A. Nylen |Stanley Jones

A number of climate-related initiatives continue to emerge from Europe: last Wednesday, Members of the European Parliament agreed to delay sector-specific requirements of the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS) by two years, until June 2026, with the proviso that they publish reports as soon as they are ready. The delay is intended to enable companies to focus on the implementation of the first set of general ESRS adopted on July 31, 2023.

Feb 13, 2024 | natlawreview.com | Stacy M. Bunck |Christopher S. Dodrill |Gregory A. Nylen |Stanley Jones

This GT Newsletter summarizes recent class-action decisions from across the United States. Highlights from this issue include:Second Circuit reverses denial of motion to compel arbitration based on uncluttered user interface providing “reasonably conspicuous notice.” Second Circuit decertifies long-running securities fraud class action finding link between corrective disclosures and the alleged misrepresentations insufficient.