Class action lawsuits may the bane of existence for all in-house attorneys. That’s why knowing how to challenge class certifications is so critical.

These lawsuits typically seek millions of dollars, involve hundreds of plaintiffs, and have the potential to disrupt your business for years.

But while class actions can bring together many plaintiffs, defendants also have several tools available to challenge the class both in the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure (and its state equivalents) as well as the U.S. Constitution, reports Inside Counsel. Here are five potential strategies to challenge a class:

Related Resources:

  • General Counsels Anticipate More Class Actions, Less Spending (FindLaw’s In House)
  • Corporations Have Due Process Rights in Class Actions, Toyota Argues (FindLaw’s In House)
  • California Now Charging a Fee for Civil Jury Trials (FindLaw’s In House)

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