How are class action suits involving advertising law handled?

Class action suits involving advertising law in North Dakota are handled similarly to any other class action suit. A class action is a lawsuit that is brought by one or more people on behalf of a larger group, or "class," of people who have experienced the same or similar harm. In the case of advertising law, a class action suit might be brought by consumers who were misled or deceived by an advertisement. The case is typically started by an individual, known as the "class representative," who seeks to represent all individuals similarly situated. The class representative then files a complaint in court that describes the unfair or illegal acts and identifies the class members. The court will then decide whether the class representative has sufficiently shown that the class should be certified. If it is certified, the court will determine if the case should proceed as a class action. If the court certifies the case to proceed as a class action, the court will appoint lawyers, known as "class counsel," to represent the class. The class counsel will then investigate the claims and develop legal arguments to support the class’s claims. After that, the court will either approve a settlement agreement or order a trial. If the defendant is found liable, the court will then decide how best to distribute monetary damages, such as restitution or punitive damages, to the members of the class.

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