Another recent Ninth Circuit class certification opinion: Bobbitt v. Milberg LLP

In Bobbitt v. Milberg LLP, ___ F.3d ___ (9th Cir. Sept. 10, 2015), the Ninth Circuit reversed an order denying class certification of legal malpractice claims against several law firms and attorneys.  The panel held that Arizona law governed the claims, and that the district court erred in holding that different states' laws applied depending on each class member's domicile.  Slip op. at 8-12.

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New Ninth Circuit class certification opinion: Pulaski & Middleman, LLC v. Google, Inc.