United States DC Circuit

The district court exceeded its authority, in interpreting a consent decree to allow extension of critical deadlines "as justice requires," in settlement of a class action, but conduct of class counsel, "bordering on legal malpractice," justifies modification of the decree under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 60(b)(5). (Revised opinion)

Appellate Information

• Decided 06/21/2002
• Published 08/13/2002

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Court

• United States DC Circuit

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