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

By   Stephen M. Rummage
2011
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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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