Broadcast Date: Thursday, October 06, 2022
from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm (ET)
Overview:
The COVID-19 pandemic has generated a significant surge in class action lawsuits, further shaping class action litigation in various industries. Alongside the trends and developments that the ongoing crisis has prompted, new class action risks have surfaced, increasing the potential for a single-plaintiff claim to turn into a consumer class action.
As risks arising from the pandemic are likely to remain, the necessity to keep abreast of all changes in this area of law is underscored. Companies are also compelled to re-examine their practices in resolving disputes to avoid class action claims.In a LIVE Webcast, highly recognized practitioners in class action litigation Joseph A. Apatov (McGlinchey Stafford PLLC) and Bethany G. Lukitsch (BakerHostetler) will discuss the significant and latest issues surrounding consumer class actions. Speakers will also provide the audience with practical strategies to mitigate class action risks.
Some of the major topics that will be covered in this course are:
- Class Action Trends
- New Developments
- Notable Court Decisions and Rulings
- Emerging Class Action Risks
- Best Defense Strategies
Credit:
Course Level:
Intermediate
Advance Preparation:
Print and review course materials
Method of Presentation:
Live Webcast
Prerequisite:
General knowledge of class action
Course Code:
149918
NASBA Field of Study:
Business Law – Technical
NY Category of CLE Credit:
Areas of Professional Practice
Total Credits:
1.0 CLE
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Speaker Panel:
Joseph A. Apatov, Member
Seasoned Financial Services Class Action Defense Attorney
McGlinchey Stafford PLLC
Recognized nationally by prominent ranking agencies, trial lawyer Anthony Rollo represents clients in class action and complex business litigation around the country. Anthony draws on more than 35 years of experience and a deep well of knowledge to advocate for clients in all types of consumer and commercial disputes, with a focus on financial services and insurance litigation.
Bethany G. Lukitsch, Partner
20+ Years of Experience in Consumer Class Action Defense
BakerHostetler
Recognized by the Los Angeles Business Journal as one of the “Women of Influence in 2021” in Los Angeles, Bethany is a partner at BakerHostetler and serves as Co-Leader of its Class Action Defense practice team. She has over two decades of experience litigating class actions and complex litigation, including the defense of consumer class actions, antitrust cases, mass tort and product liability claims, data privacy matters and commercial disputes. She has significant first-chair and liaison experience in multidistrict and class litigation for global and Fortune 500 companies and product manufacturers. Bethany holds a J.D. from University of Richmond School of Law (1998) and a B.S. from the College of William and Mary (1994).
Agenda:
Joseph A. Apatov, Member
McGlinchey Stafford PLLC
- Considerations in pursuing a single plaintiff settlement.
- Procedural maneuvers to shift settlement leverage and pitfalls to avoid.
- Issues related to arbitration agreements and class action waivers, including whether and when to enforce.
- Capitalizing on legal developments following settlement, some things can’t be waived.
Bethany G. Lukitsch, Partner
BakerHostetler
- Current status of incentive award payments in class action settlements
- Can I use vouchers to fund my settlement? The status of voucher/coupon settlements.
- New guidelines for class settlements – What are the Courts looking for at the preliminary and final approval stages.
Date & Time:
Thursday, October 06, 2022
12:00 pm to 1:00 pm (ET)
A recording will be available to view 24-48 hours after the live date.Materials:
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Who Should Attend:
- Class Action Lawyers
- Mass Tort Lawyers
- Litigators
- General Counsel
- Consultants
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