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representative action

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A quick definition of representative action:

Representative action refers to two types of legal actions: class action and derivative action. In a class action, a group of people with similar claims against a defendant can join together to file a lawsuit. In a derivative action, a shareholder can sue on behalf of a corporation when the corporation's management has failed to take action against wrongdoing. These types of actions allow individuals to band together and seek justice in a more efficient and effective manner.

A more thorough explanation:

A representative action is a legal proceeding in which one or more individuals represent a larger group of people who have similar claims or grievances. There are two types of representative actions:

  1. Class Action: A lawsuit filed by one or more individuals on behalf of a larger group of people who have similar claims against a defendant. For example, a class action may be filed against a company for selling a defective product that caused harm to many consumers.
  2. Derivative Action: A lawsuit filed by a shareholder on behalf of a corporation against its officers or directors for breaching their fiduciary duties. For example, a shareholder may file a derivative action against a company's CEO for misusing company funds.

Both class actions and derivative actions allow individuals to pool their resources and share the costs of litigation, making it easier for them to pursue their claims. They also provide a way for individuals to hold corporations and their officers accountable for their actions.

For example, a group of employees may file a class action against their employer for violating labor laws, such as failing to pay overtime or providing a safe working environment. In a derivative action, a shareholder may file a lawsuit against a company's board of directors for approving a merger that was not in the best interests of the company.

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got a random stanford email and almost had a heart attack
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Miami A, yall I'm so excited I could cry.
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Feel like I can finally stop holding my breath!! Whew!!!
[] baddestbunny
22:16
every time I get accosted by a strange man who follows me around because my male coworkers were too busy talking to walk me back to my car I get closer to saying we need to bring back traditional gender roles
Dkk
22:32
Nice! @Macaque
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22:32
@Aromatic, Have to guess.
Dkk
22:33
That sucks @Bunny do you have to go to the hospital?
[] baddestbunny
22:40
I said accosted not assaulted
23:35
guys. my notre dame address just went long is this good or bad
1a2b3c4d26z
23:37
Oooooo me too
23:37
omg is this good or bad
Dkk
23:47
Idk if gender roles are gunna fix that then.
23:49
it looks like most people who applied in october last cycle didn't get a decision until january... does it even mean anything that our addresses went long??
hows ED 2 compared to ED 1?
Dkk
0:10
No idea
windyMagician
0:34
reporting live to say my ndls address also went long
does it mean anything ^
Dkk
2:21
NDLS and Fordham took a very long time last year. It's good info for people to know.
[] baddestbunny
4:29
let’s get after it boys and girls
Dkk
5:21
I gtg to bed soon.
Dkk
5:22
Big day today. Gunna be a crazy one. I will sleep through the first half.
good morning lsd it is 5 am EST
also jazzy my ndls address went long ages ago i sadly do not think it means anything
my stanford address also went long LOL i think at most it's an indicator it's under review
WorthlessAttractiveZombie
7:44
My berkeley paragraph finally disappeared. I definitely think it is just an indicator that they are actively reviewing files, and does not mean anything about A, WL, or Rs
WorthlessAttractiveZombie
7:46
Also has anyone's date disappeared for W&L? Mine did last night
7:55
@WorthlessAttractiveZombie: mine did yesterday morning
7:56
Oops sorry I meant Vilanova. Mine disappeared last week
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