Astrazeneca AB v. United Food & Commercial Workers Unions

ORDER OF COURT

After briefing, oral argument, and submission of this case, defendants filed a voluntary motion to dismiss the appeal. See Fed. R.App. P. 42(b). Defendants argue that because the underlying claims in this case have been resolved, with several defendants reaching settlements and others receiving a jury verdict in their favor, dismissal is appropriate. Defendants do *2not drop their opposition to the class certification order, nor do they commit not to appeal that order after final judgment is entered. They simply wish to eliminate the possibility that this panel will decide now the…