Civil Litigation,
Government
Jun. 14, 2018
State budget bills would change cy pres funding rules again
Language added this week to budget bills for state courts will make significant changes to cy pres funding in California, reversing policies implemented last year.
Language added this week to budget bills for state courts will make significant changes to cy pres funding in California, reversing policies implemented last year. The about-face illuminates an ongoing battle between progressive groups over how to distribute excess funds from class actions.
The bill also includes rules requiring attorneys in a case to disclose if they have ties to groups that might receive cy pres funds. This provis...
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