With certain exceptions, this act makes changes to mirror the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. Further, the act provides that an order certifying a class action shall define the class and the class claims, issues, or defenses and shall appoint class counsel. An order that grants or denies class certification may be altered or amended before final judgment or may be combined with orders for actions taken at the case management conference. Notices to class members for certain class actions may be by United States mail, electronic means, or other appropriate means. Additionally, the rule states that the notice shall clearly and concisely state in plain, easily understood language: (1) The nature of the action; (2) The definition of the class certified; (3) The class claims, issues, or defenses; (4) That a class member may enter an appearance through an attorney if the member so desires; (5) That the court will exclude from the class any member who requests exclusion; (6) The time and manner for requesting exclusion; and (7) The binding effect of a class judgment on members.