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. The program will also cover Prop. 64 and its effect on the UCL and class actions.
This program is designed for attorneys andcorporate counsel as well as risk and claims managers. The Program includes breakfast and handouts. This unique, fast-paced program will incorporate both plaintiff and defense perspectives.
The program will be held at the SFSU Downtown Campus located at 835 Market Street.
PROGRAM AGENDA
8:30 Registration & Continental Breakfast
9:00 Introduction and Program Overview
9:05 - 10:00 CAFA & Class Action Case Law Update
William Hebert of Calvo & Clark
10:00 - 11:00 17200 after Prop. 64?Who Won and who Still has a Chance?
Erica Craven of Levy, Ram & Olson
Miranda Kolbe of Schubert-Reed
11:10 - 12:15 Making the Argument for & Against Class Certification
Robert Phillips of ReedSmith for the defense
Matthew Bainer of Scott Cole and Associates
Lunch - on your own
1:15 - 2:15 eDiscovery in Class Action Cases
Jonathan Hayden of Heller Ehrman LLP
2:30 - 3:15 17500 and the CLRA
Thomas Hixon of Bingham McCutchen
David P. Nemecek of Manatt, Phelp, Phillips
3:15 - 4:30 The Nuts and Bolts of Settling a Class Action
Hon. Ronald Sabraw (Ret)
