6-Hour Program

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Overview

Why you should attend

Class action lawsuits remain one of the focal points of high stakes litigation in many areas of the law, yet the standards applicable to class actions are evolving.  How has the class action landscape changed?   How have courts addressed the issue of class certification?  How can you structure settlements that are beneficial to your clients?  This year’s program will answer these questions and many more.

Our outstanding faculty of plaintiffs’ and defense counsel, distinguished judges and academics will bring you up-to-date on important developments in class action litigation.  You and your clients will benefit from this program whether your practice focuses on employment law, products liability, toxic tort, securities, consumer fraud, or civil rights.  The course also includes pragmatic tips on litigation and settlement strategies designed to improve your skills and your chances for success in the courtroom.

What you will learn

  • Evolving pleading requirements and their effect on class actions
  • How to strategically litigate the class certification motion
  • Experienced litigators’ perspectives on class actions
  • Best litigation practices
Special Feature

  • Earn one hour of ethics credit with a discussion of the unique ethical issues involved in class action litigation

Who should attend

This program will benefit outside attorneys who are prosecuting or defending class actions, as well as in-house counsel who want to gain a competitive edge in this fast-moving field.

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