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Perspective

Dec. 16, 2010

What's Next in Dukes?

A look at the possible impact of one of the largest employment class actions in history. By Brian S. Kabateck and Ronald Karz of Kabateck Brown Kellner.


By Brian Kabateck and Ron Karz


On Dec. 6, the U.S. Supreme Court granted review on the issue of class certification for one of the largest employment class actions in history, Dukes v. Wal-Mart Stores Inc. Dukes is a case notable not only for its size, but perhaps also the influence that the Supreme Court's decision may have on similar cases.

Dukes was first filed in 2000 when 54-year-old Betty Dukes sued Wal-Mart for sex di...

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