MR. SCHOCHET

Class action procedure and practice continue to raise numerous controversial and interesting issues that affect a wide gamut of substantive law.  The Committee on Class Action, comprised of both attorneys who generally represent plaintiffs and those who generally represent defendants, provides a forum for discussion of these issues and seeks to glean insight from each other's perspective.  The Committee also prepares reports on current topics involving class action law, including comments on proposed legislative and regulatory changes.  In addition, the Committee organizes and participates in CLE seminars on current trends in class action law.

The Committee on Class Action is chaired by Ira A. Schochet, Labaton Sucharow & Rudoff LLP, New York City.

Committee Activities

* Report on absent class members

* Report on certification issues

Committee Reports
Report Proposing Legislation to Regulate Annuities (2007)
Report on Certification of Classes Pursuant to FRCP 23(c)(4)(A) (2006)
Report on Rulings in Klein v. Robert's American Gourmet Food, Inc. (2006)
Class Action Fairness act of 2003 (2003)
Defendant Class Actions (1990)