Procedures

Class Action Attorneys Resist Proposed Changes to Multidistrict Litigation Procedures

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Washington, D.C. – A significant debate is unfolding over the proposal to overhaul the system that manages multidistrict litigation (MDL), which typically consolidates complex cases like mass torts and multidistrict class actions across the United States. Lawyers specializing in class actions have mounted a compelling lobbying effort against the proposed changes, arguing that they could undermine the efficacy and fair resolution of large-scale legal disputes that affect millions of Americans. At the heart of the controversy is a recent proposal by the U.S. Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation, which aims to streamline the handling of … Read more

Senators Paul and Booker Introduce ‘Justice for Breonna Taylor Act’ to Improve Warrant Execution Procedures and Prevent Loss of Life

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LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY – Senators Rand Paul (R-Ky.) and Cory Booker (D-N.J.), along with Representative Morgan McGarvey (D-Ky.), have introduced the “Justice for Breonna Taylor Act” in honor of Breonna Taylor, a 26-year-old Black woman who was fatally shot by police in Louisville, Kentucky during a search warrant execution. The proposed legislation aims to prohibit federal law enforcement agents from executing warrants until they provide notice of their authority and purpose. Additionally, it would prevent state or local law enforcement agencies receiving Department of Justice funds from executing warrants without prior notice. Under the Fourth Amendment, … Read more