Description
Learn certification requirements, class techniques, and best practices from leading plaintiff and defense counsel Paul Novak and Melissa Madsen. During their presentation, our trusted advisors will highlight recent cases and practice trends to inform your class work. Get practical insights and strategic guidance on universal class action issues that should be considered when embarking on a class action, whether it be a data privacy, product liability, or securities matter. Tune in for this video webcast covering:
Prefiling considerations: Are there any class action preclusions? (arbitration and class action waiver provisions, defendant collectability, etc.)
> Rule 23’s implicit and explicit requirements
- Rule 23 (a) factors
- Class definition and ascertainability
- Manageability
- Superiority
> What courts really look at in addressing Rule 23(a)’s prerequisites to class certification
> Key components in Rule 23(b)(1), (2), and (3) class actions
- When to consider injunctive or declaratory relief under 23(b)(2)
- When to consider issue classes 23(c)(4)
> Class representative standing
> Opt-out consequences
> Settlement considerations
This webcast will benefit litigators who are looking to become more informed about class action matters.