The Class Action Fairness Act

Table of Contents: Introduction and OverviewCAFA in the Congress: The Eight-Year StruggleWhether to Use CAFA Legislative HistoryIs this a Class Action?The Amount in Controversy Under CAFA: Have You Got What it Takes for Federal Court?NumerosityBasics of Minimal Diversity Under CAFANavigating CAFA’s ExceptionsHow CAFA Expands Federal Jurisdiction to Include Certain Mass ActionsAdvanced Procedural and Strategic Considerations on Removal Under CAFACAFA-Related AppealsCAFA Settlement Provisions