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California Courts Split on Enforceability of Anti-Class Action Provisions

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How Much Is an Ounce of Prevention Worth
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The article discusses how businesses are adding clauses to customer agreements to prevent class action lawsuits. California courts have conflicting views on the enforceability of these clauses, with potential risks for corporations using them. The cases Szetela v. Discover Bank and Discover Bank v. Superior Court had different outcomes despite the same contractual language.