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title: State AGs an their Role in Class Action
date: 2023-04-27T00:00:00-04:00
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# State AGs an their Role in Class Action

 April 27, 2023 | 4 min

 

 

 

 

 

 

 [Kelley Drye Ad Law Access Podcast](https://soundcloud.com/adlawaccess "Kelley Drye Ad Law Access Podcast") · [State AGs an their Role in Class Action](https://soundcloud.com/adlawaccess/state-ags-an-their-role-in "State AGs an their Role in Class Action")

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While it may be common knowledge for many that state attorneys general (State AGs) bring enforcement actions under state consumer protection laws, it is likely less well-known that the State AGs also serve a role under the Class Action Fairness Act (CAFA). State AGs typically receive notice through CAFA as ​“appropriate state officials” if the settlement proposed includes class members in their state.

 

 

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