Account

Sign in to access your account and subscription

On the Modern American Class Action

This article examines what the author calls the present scourge of food litigation being driven by class-action attorneys on the theory that a regulatory violation of any magnitude amounts to an unfair or deceptive trade practice under state consumer protection statutes.

15 minute read September 01, 2015 at 11:53 AM
By
David L. Wallace And Michael R. Kelly
On the Modern American Class Action

In Shakespeare's Henry VI, Part 2, rebel leader Jack Cade, a pretender to the throne, boldly declares a utopian vision for his kingdom-to-be.

This premium content is locked for LawJournalNewsletters subscribers only

ENJOY UNLIMITED ACCESS TO THE SINGLE SOURCE OF OBJECTIVE LEGAL ANALYSIS, PRACTICAL INSIGHTS, AND NEWS IN LawJournalNewsletters

  • Stay current on the latest information, rulings, regulations, and trends
  • Includes practical, must-have information on copyrights, royalties, AI, and more
  • Tap into expert guidance from top entertainment lawyers and experts

Already have an account? Sign In Now

For enterprise-wide or corporate access, please contact Customer Service at [email protected] or call 1-877-256-2473.

NOT FOR REPRINT

© 2026 ALM Global, LLC, All Rights Reserved. Request academic re-use from www.copyright.com. All other uses, submit a request to [email protected]. For more information visit Asset & Logo Licensing.

Continue Reading

The Copyright Royalty Board (CRB), which works under the umbrella of the Librarian of Congress, sets statutory-license royalty terms and rates. The U.S. Courts of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit recently issued two notable decisions about the CRB.

October 01, 2026