Class Action Litigation in California
May 20 2005
Park Hyatt
San Francisco
Class Action Litigation in California
As highlighted by passage of the new Class Action Fairness Act of 2005, class action suits have become an increasing problem for many corporations and are a significant litigation risk for any company. This program will cover the latest developments in the law of federal class actions, California class actions and class actions in hotbed states.
The class action is a unique animal in the legal world that requires exceptional and specific skills in researching, writing, case management, and client contact. This workshop was designed to give the practicing attorney and in-house counsel a comprehensive overview of each step in the process, with an emphasis on the procedural rules.
This one day program is designed for attorneys and corporate counsel as well as risk and claims managers. The Program includes breakfast, coffee breaks and handouts. This unique, fast-paced program will incorporate both plaintiff and defense perspectives.
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| 9:00 - 10:00 | Overview of Federal Rule 23 and Class Action Update Thomas Hixson of Bingham McCutchen |
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| 10:00 – 10:50 | Requirements for Class Certification Angel Garganta of Bingham McCutchen -Defense Mark Molumphy of Cotchett, Pitre, Simon & Mccarthy - Plaintiff |
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| 11:00 – 12:00 | Basics of Defending Class Action Suits Angela Padilla of Morrison & Foerster Lunch (on your own) |
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| 1:15 – 2:00 | Bringing Class Actions Suits from the Plaintiff Perspective Alan Steyer of Steyer Lowenthal, Boodrokas, Alvarez & Smith invited |
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| 2:00 – 2:45 | Effective Management of Class Actions Paul Nelson of Hancock Rothert & Bunshoft |
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| 2:55 - 3:40 | The Selection & Use of Experts in Class Action Cases Julie Fenyes |
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| 3:40 – 4:50 | Arbitrating Class Actions – panel
Scott Nealey of Lieff Cabraser Heimann & Bernstein - Plaintiff Hon. William J. Cahill (Ret) of JAMS – Arbitrator Ronald Stevens of Kirkpatrick Lockhart Nicholson Graham - Defense |
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Group Rate: 2 register together the 3rd is free!
Register:
By Telephone: (818) 783-7156
By Mail (download form)
Call us at: (818) 783-7156 or |