As reported by Yuma, AZ CBS affiliate KSWT TV, the Arizona Supreme Court issued an opinion today holding that denials of class certification are not subject to interlocutory appeal under the state’s regular appeals procedure. A slip copy of the decision is available at the court’s website: Garza v. Swift Transportation Co., No. CV-08-0382-PR (Ariz., August [...]
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Arizona Supreme Court Says No to Interlocutory Class Certification Appeals
Posted in Class Action Decisions, tagged arizona class action, arizona supreme court, class action appeal, class certification appeal, federal rules of civil procedure, interlocutory appeal, interlocutory class certification appeal, rule 23(f) on August 24, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Legislator Says Interlocutory Appeals of Class Certification Orders Key to California Economic Recovery
Posted in Class Action News, class action reform, tagged california class action law, class action appeal, class action reform, interlocutory appeal on February 18, 2009 | 1 Comment »
According to the Daily Pilot and the California Chronicle, a California lawmaker has introduced a bill, AB 298, to allow defendants to file interlocutory appeals of class certification decisions. The bill’s sponsor, Assemblyman Van Tran, has authored a guest blog post on The California Civil Justice Blog explaining the objectives behind the bill, which include helping [...]
Register Now for the Most Exciting CLE Program on Rule 23(f) Appeals Ever
Posted in CLE Programs, rule 23, tagged class action appeal, CLE program, frcp 23, frcp 23(f), rule 23, rule 23(f) on January 6, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
If you’re looking for a fun-filled way to spend a Tuesday lunch hour and need CLE credits, check out Strafford Publications’ upcoming CLE Teleconference Rule 23(f) Class Certification Appeals: Strategies for Pursuing or Opposing Appellate Review in the Absence of Clear Standards. The fun will begin on January 20, 2009 at 1PM Eastern. For more information [...]
What Does It Mean When a Federal Appeals Court Denies Appeal of a Class Certification Order?
Posted in Articles, Practice Tips, rule 23, Uncategorized, tagged 9th circuit, appellate review, class action appeal, ninth circuit, vista capable on April 23, 2008 | 3 Comments »
Does a United States Circuit Court of Appeals decision not to review an order granting or denying class certification mean that the appellate court agreed with the class certification order? Not necessarily. Since 1998, Rule 23(f) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure has provided a way to seek appellate review of a federal district court’s grant or [...]

