Our experience has shown that courts are more likely to look favorably on our cases, and there appears to be a greater chance of success in surviving preliminary motions to dismiss, when we have a large number of named class representatives. We therefore encourage you to become a named class representative if at all possible.

Only one Representative is required to bring a Class Action. A Class Representative is typically an individual or group that believes that it has been wronged, realizes that others are being injured similarly, wants the offending practice to end, and wants to be compensated with the other members of the Class for money damages. A Class Representative is one of the named or “lead” plaintiffs in the lawsuit. [top]

individual or group that feels it has been wronged, and realizes that others are likely being injured as well, should consult a law firm that is experienced in and specializes in Class Actions. The firm will meet with that person and then examine the matter to determine the best course of action based on its evaluation of the merits of the case.

It will be necessary for an attorney to petition the Court to appoint a personal representative to administer the estate.

The Class Representative(s) do not need to pay any money to bring the suit, but may have to provide paperwork and background information relative to the case. Over the course of the lawsuit, the Representative(s) may have to answer questions about the case, including in a deposition defended by their lawyers. The Representative(s) would be guided and assisted in these matters by their attorneys.

You will receive your pro rata share of any judgment or settlement, at a minimum. If you incur travel or other expenses or lose time from employment due to your participatjion, you should receive reimbursement. In some instance you might be entitled to an incentive award for bringing the action.

The Court approved a $3000 incentive payment to the Class representative. The Class Representative, Linda Lehman, is the individual who originally filed the lawsuit against Blue Shield. The incentive award is granted in recognition of the time and effort Mrs. Lehman expended in pursuing the lawsuit, in appearing for deposition, responding to discovery, and in fulfilling her obligation and responsibilities as Class Representative, and of the benefits conferred on the Class by the settlement.

Although it is not necessary to have an attorney or other representative to participate in FEMA's ADR program, either party may invite a representative to accompany or advise them. The ADR Specialist or third-party neutral will decide what role the representatives will play in the ADR process. For example, a mediator may ask that a representative provide advice or counsel, but not speak for a party.

In 1925, on the occasion of the 200th anniversary of the Academy of Sciences of Russia, the factory was named after M. Lomonosov, a great Russian scholar.

Not exactly. "Corwin" is a name that we have encountered primarily in fiction, but we didn't name him after any particular fictional character (although Joshua is fond of the character by that name from Roger Zelazny's Amber series). "Alexander", however, was chosen in part as a tribute to our friend Alex.

Black Artemis is represented by literary agent Jennifer Cayea at Avenue A Literary. Ms. Cayea can be reached at Jennifer@avenuealiterary.com. That'd be hot, wouldn't it? I can hear the soundtrack to Explicit Content now! I am currently writing the screenplay for Picture Me Rollin'. Nevertheless, the film rights to all my novels are available. To inquire about them or other rights, contact Jennifer Cayea at Jennifer@avenuealiterary.

That's one of the most fucked up things anyone's ever asked. What the hell's wrong with you? No one would name one child after their deceased child. Go. You're not allowed to read my comic anymore. Go read Sluggy Freelance, where such questions will be tolerated. Countless readers have emailed me to tell me that being named after a deceased sibling isn't creepy and it's been the case for numerous people in history. Know what else has happened repeatedly in history? Female genital mutilation.