“Preventing and Defending Class Actions: Key Information to Protect Your Company,” Davis Wright Tremaine CLE, Seattle

This CLE covered:

• The nature of consumer class actions and how they differ from a standard case
• The expected lifecycle of a class action
• Preventive steps to limit class action liability, including enhanced disclosures, arbitration provisions, and choice of law clauses
• Dealing with media coverage that threatens the brand
• The likelihood and effect of similar lawsuits or government investigations
• Communicating with employees about pending class actions
• Handling class action discovery
• Motion practice and appeals in class actions
• Settlement considerations

Speakers: Steve Rummage and Fred Burnside

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