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• Supreme Court erects major barriers to class actions in Wal-Mart ruling
• High court rejects climate change suit
• Court rejects right to counsel in civil contempt cases
• Banks Fail to Block News Aggregator's Reports on Stocks
• ITC Survey 2010: The Slugfest Continues
• Judge Approves $3.4B Settlement in Native American Class Action
• Samsung Settles Spansion Patent Claims for $150 Million
• Friendship between Thomas and Crow Triggers Controversy ? Again
• Federal judge questions state's attorneys on immigration law
• House Committee Plans Vote on Lawyer Sanctions Bill
• 5th Circuit won't rehear en banc a case involving consideration of race in admissions
• Deal puts snag in fraud case
• Rothstein judge frustrated by inability to settle minor disputes

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Supreme Court erects major barriers to class actions in Wal-Mart ruling	Top
Wal-Mart's sweeping high court victory against a class of more than 1 million female workers is likely to hobble other large employment class actions as well, and has revived criticism of the Roberts Court as too biased toward business interests.
High court rejects climate change suit	Top
A unanimous U.S. Supreme Court on Monday rejected an ambitious effort by a number of states and private land trusts to combat climate change through public nuisance lawsuits against major utilities.
Court rejects right to counsel in civil contempt cases	Top
In a case involving a man who spent a year in prison after failing to pay child support, the Supreme Court delivered a major setback Monday to those who want the right to counsel extended to indigent defendants in civil contempt cases.
Banks Fail to Block News Aggregator's Reports on Stocks	Top
In a decision that could have broad implications for news aggregation services, the 2nd Circuit ruled Monday that Theflyonthewall.com can report on securities brokerages' stock recommendations as soon as it learns of them, as long as it does not violate copyright law.
ITC Survey 2010: The Slugfest Continues	Top
As the International Trade Commission becomes another front in the global patent battles between tech titans, the number of disputes filed last year hit an all-time high. But the 81 percent surge in new investigations tells only part of the story.
Judge Approves $3.4B Settlement in Native American Class Action	Top
Capping more than 15 years of litigation, a federal judge on Monday approved a landmark $3.4 billion settlement in a class action that will compensate hundreds of thousands of American Indians. The judge awarded $99 million in legal fees to plaintiffs lawyers.
Samsung Settles Spansion Patent Claims for $150 Million	Top
After three years and an earlier failed settlement, the patent battle between Spansion and Samsung over flash memory chips in a host of devices -- notably iPhones, BlackBerrys, and Samsung and Sony televisions -- is finally over.
Friendship between Thomas and Crow Triggers Controversy ? Again	Top
Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas is back in the spotlight for his relationships with conservative business leaders and for possible inaccuracies on his financial disclosure forms.
Federal judge questions state's attorneys on immigration law	Top
A federal judge on Monday peppered attorneys for the state of Georgia with sharp questions about the legislative intent behind an immigration law slated to take effect July 1, asking if it was meant to "drive all undocumented citizens and illegal aliens out" of the state.
House Committee Plans Vote on Lawyer Sanctions Bill	Top
The U.S. House Judiciary Committee could vote as soon as this week on legislation that would restore a system of mandatory sanctions on lawyers who file frivolous lawsuits.
5th Circuit won't rehear en banc a case involving consideration of race in admissions	Top
The 5th Circuit has refused en banc rehearing of a case in which a three-judge panel affirmed the constitutionality of the way the University of Texas at Austin considered race in its admissions process in 2008.
Deal puts snag in fraud case	Top
The 11th Circuit has granted a resounding win to the Justice Department by upholding convictions in a large mortgage fraud ring, but the ruling creates an onerous burden for prosecutors trying to ensure that the ringleader's right-hand man completes his prison term.
Rothstein judge frustrated by inability to settle minor disputes	Top
A Florida judge overseeing a civil suit against convicted Ponzi schemer Scott Rothstein and allegedly related entities vented his frustration Friday that parties can't come to agreement on minor disputes about depositions and sharing documents.

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