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In this client alert, we discuss the importance and implications of Coinbase, Inc. v. Bielski, 599 U.S. __ (2023), a recent U.S. Supreme Court decision holding that district court litigation is automatically stayed when a party appeals an order denying a motion to compel arbitration.

Partner Brandon L. Boxler and associate Ellisse Thompson have published an “Expert Analysis” article with Law360.com providing insights into how courts are resolving motions to compel arbitration brought by automakers based on arbitration agreements between plaintiffs and dealerships. The article, “Dissecting The Case Law On Automaker Arbitration Provisions,” is available at law360.com.

Los Angeles, California ‍ Nicole Salinas, et al. v. Fernando Galvis Ortiz, et al., case number BC569227 in Los Angeles County Superior Court, the Honorable J. Stephen Czuleger. ‍‍ After a five-week trial and a half day of deliberation, a civil jury in downtown Los Angles found no defect and no liability against Nissan North… Read more

In this client alert, we briefly discuss the importance and implications of Fox v. Saginaw County, Case No. 22-1265-1272, 2023 U.S. App. LEXIS 10405, __ F.4th __ (6th Cir. Apr. 28, 2023), a decision that rejects the “juridical link” doctrine and reinforces that Article III standing requirements are not relaxed in the context of class actions.

Partner Brandon L. Boxler and associate Ian K. Edwards have published an “Expert Analysis” article with Law360.com providing insights into how automakers can use the prudential mootness doctrine to defend putative class actions when the class seeks relief for a defect that is subject to a NHTSA-supervised recall. The article, “Prudential Mootness A Valuable Tool… Read more

Partner Brandon L. Boxler has published an “Expert Analysis” article with Law360.com providing insights into how appellate attorneys can work most effectively with trial teams.  The article, “Tips For Appellate Counsel Working With A Trial Team,” is available at law360.com.

‍FCA US LLC Monostable Electronic Gearshift Litigation, U.S. Dist. Ct., E.D. Michigan ‍ After a two-week trial and 2 ½ days of deliberation, a Michigan federal jury found in FCA US LLC’s favor in a common issues trial in multidistrict litigation (MDL) over whether it sold vehicles with defective gearshifts, finding that the gearshift is… Read more

Klein Thomas Lee & Fresard is pleased to announce that three firm partners were selected for inclusion in the 2023 edition of The Best Lawyers in America©. The recognized attorneys, their office locations, and their practice areas are: Thomas M. Klein of Phoenix, Arizona was recognized as a “Best Lawyer” for the practice area of Product Liability Litigation—Defendants. Fred… Read more

Singh, et al. v. Nissan North America, Inc., et al. ‍ After a five-week trial and a half day of deliberation, a civil jury in Las Vegas returned a defense verdict for Nissan North America, Inc. and Nissan Motor Co., LTD in a $ 250 million products liability case involving a rollover of a 2004… Read more

Klein Thomas Lee & Fresard continues its strategic nationwide expansion with the addition of a Richmond, Virginia, office to be led by experienced appellate litigator Brandon Boxler.  Brandon will also chair the firm’s Appeals and Advanced Motions Practice Group.  After clerking for Judge Ed Carnes of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit, Brandon… Read more