The Class Action Fairness Act of 2005: Navigating Through Its Sea of Uncertainty was prepared in 2006 by the Commercial Litigation Group of Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP.

The Class Action Fairness Act of 2005: Navigating Through Its Sea of Uncertainty includes an in-depth examination of the Class Action Fairness Act of 2005 (Act). The detailed discussion of the major changes that the Act brought about includes a history of the law prior to the statute’s enactment, the litigation abuses that Congress sought to remedy through the new legislation, and contemplated and potential unintended consequences of the Act. The Class Action Fairness Act of 2005: Navigating Through Its Sea of Uncertainty is designed to provide readers with a broad understanding of the Act and with insights into its possible effects.

For further information, please contact a member of Hinshaw’s Commercial Litigation Group or your regular Hinshaw attorney.

This booklet has been prepared by Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP to provide information on recent legal developments of interest to our readers. It is not intended to provide legal advice for a specific situation or to create an attorney-client relationship.