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Class Actions: Jurisdictional Comparisons

Name: Class Actions: Jurisdictional Comparisons
Brand: Sweet & Maxwell U.K.
SKU: 9780414050990
Price: 2223.24 HKD
Availability: InStock
Author: Omar Shah
ISBN: 9780414050990

By Omar Shah

Sweet & Maxwell U.K. September 2015

Specifications

ISBN-13: 9780414050990
Publisher: Sweet & Maxwell U.K.
Publication: September 2015
Format: Hardback
Jurisdiction: International ? Countri(es) for reference only

Details

The first edition of Class Actions Global Guide provides a high level overview of the key issues involved in class and collective actions in 24 jurisdictions around the world.

Written by leading lawyers in their countries, contributors are ideally placed to provide practical, clear commentary on the inner workings of their respective legal systems.

Juristictions covered include:

Australia
Belgium
Brazil
Canada
China
France
Germany
India
Israel
Italy
Indonesia
Ireland
Japan
Mexico
New Zealand
The Netherlands
Portugal
Russia
Spain
South Korea
Sweden
United States
UK: England & Wales

Overview of class/collective actions and current trends
Regulatory framework Use of class/collective actions in all areas of law
Limitation Standing and procedural framework for bringing an action
Qualification, joinder and test cases
Timetabling
Effect of the area of law on the procedural system
Funding and costs
Key effects of the costs/funding regime
Disclosure and privilege
Evidence
Defence
Damages and relief including recovering damages, interest, declaratory relief, interim awards
Settlements including settlement rules and separate settlements
Appeals
Alternative dispute resolution
Proposals for reform Online resources