"By rule 23 the Supreme Court has extended the use of the class action device to the entire field of federal civil litigation by making applicable to all civil actions." Montgomery Ward & Co. v. Langer, 168 F2d 182, 187 (8th Cir. 1948).
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The Equal Credit Opportunity Act Prohibits Discrimination
In response to concerns that women and minorities were unfairly discriminated against in applications for loans and credit, Congress enacted (more...)
The Voluntary Recall of Faulty Seat Belts
Car manufacturers will voluntarily recall certain cars when faulty car parts cause injuries or death. Several manufacturers have recalled cars because (more...)
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