By: Jim Wagstaffe and The Wagstaffe Group FOURTH CIRCUIT HOLDS THAT IN DENYING A PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION, ALL FOUR TRADITIONAL FACTORS REQUIRED FOR SUCH RELIEF NEED NOT BE CONSIDERED WHEN ONE FACTOR IS CLEARLY NOT SATISFIED THE NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS...

By: Jim Wagstaffe and The Wagstaffe Group A PARTY SEEKING CLASS CERTIFICATION MUST SATISFY THE four requirements set forth under Fed. R. Civ. P. 23(a) (Rule 23(a)). Numerosity. A class is so large that joinder of all members is impracticable. ...

By: Jim Wagstaffe and the Wagstaffe Group This article addresses new strategies based on recent case law for a party seeking to remove a case to federal court or to avoid removal and stay in state court. The article covers topics such as forum selection...

By: Randi-Lynn Smallheer , Practical Guidance This article is for attorneys making a motion for summary judgment in New York state court under Rule 3212 of the Civil Practice Law and Rules . It provides an overview of summary judgment and addresses...

By: Jim Wagstaffe and The Wagstaffe Group This article provides an overview of the factors the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit evaluates in deciding an application for a preliminary injunction and/or a temporary restraining order (TRO)....