Publisher's Synopsis
Written for plaintiffs' lawyers who are involved, or want to become involved, in group actions, this book explains the procedural complexity that lies at the heart of running a multi-party action. It takes readers through the whole process and the mechanics, starting with an overview of the conceptual issues and history of group actions, and then covering pre-action considerations before dealing with funding, deciding the forum, commencing proceedings, and the trial itself.;The authors, all practitioners in this field, also look at the particular relevance of issues such as handling the media and the use of technology, and a chapter is devoted to discussion of the future of multi-party actions.
