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A representative of future claimants must meet a higher standard than disinterestedness, the Third Circuit said, but technical conflicts may not be disqualifying.

Appeals court says that using a trust for future asbestos claims rather than a bar order would be cheaper and avoid unnecessary litigation.

Hiring a collection agent will not insulate a debt buyer from liability under the FDCPA.

Six circuits now require probability of layoffs as a condition to WARN Act liability.