Table of Contents:
- Introduction and Overview
- CAFA in the Congress: The Eight-Year Struggle
- Whether to Use CAFA Legislative History
- Is this a Class Action?
- The Amount in Controversy Under CAFA: Have You Got What it Takes for Federal Court?
- Numerosity
- Basics of Minimal Diversity Under CAFA
- Navigating CAFA's Exceptions
- How CAFA Expands Federal Jurisdiction to Include Certain Mass Actions
- Advanced Procedural and Strategic Considerations on Removal Under CAFA
- CAFA-Related Appeals
- CAFA Settlement Provisions
The Class Action Fairness Act (CAFA) has created important new strategic considerations for both plaintiffs and defendants. This book provides both plaintiff and defense counsel with a clearer picture of the statute, its case law, and helpful strategies, so attorneys can make better-informed decisions for their clients.
