The State of Reform in First and Second Generation Class Action Jurisdictions

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Title
The State of Reform in First and Second Generation Class Action Jurisdictions
Abstract
While collective redress mechanisms continue to develop in much of Europe and in pockets around the world, the oldest class action regimes are undergoing reform. This contribution explores the state of reform in the first and second generation class action jurisdictions: the United States, Australia, Israel and Canada. Their respective class action procedures are outlined in Sect. 2. Section 3 discusses the reform initiatives of the past 3 years in each of the four countries. In Sect. 4, common areas of concern as well as areas of divergence are explored. Comparing and contrasting these reform efforts illustrates the evolution of class actions in these countries and provides useful insights for those studying and contributing to the development of newer collective redress systems.
Book Title
Class Actions in Europe: Holy Grail or a Wrong Trail?
Series
Ius Gentium: Comparative Perspectives on Law and Justice
Place
Cham
Publisher
Springer International Publishing
Date
2021
Pages
303-320
Language
en
ISBN
978-3-030-73036-9
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11/27/23, 4:05 PM
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Citation
Kalajdzic, J. (2021). The State of Reform in First and Second Generation Class Action Jurisdictions. In A. Uzelac & S. Voet (Eds.), Class Actions in Europe: Holy Grail or a Wrong Trail? (pp. 303–320). Springer International Publishing. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-73036-9_13
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