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Best of NJICLE Replay – Class Action Playbook

Date: Sep 23, 2023 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Location: Online

Member Price: $190

Non-Member Price: $250

Event Code: I059323R

Areas of Law: Civil

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Faculty

Keynote

Moderator

Lisa R. Considine, Esq.
Disabato & Considine LLC, Rutherford

Presenters

Hon. Joel Schneider (Ret.)
David J. DiSabato, Esq.
DiSabato & Considine LLC, Rutherford
Kelly M. Purcaro, Esq.
Greenspoon Marder, LLP, Newark
Ross H. Schmierer, Esq.
Schmierer Law Group, Mount Laurel
David E. Sellinger, Esq.
Greenberg Traurig LLP, Florham Park

Best of NJICLE Replay
Don't miss this opportunity to catch up on the Class Action Playbook program you missed!

Class actions are complex law suits that require specialized knowledge of the law and filing procedures. In this replay, a former federal court judge and a panel of class action lawyers will walk you through the basic concerns you need to know to handle this type of case. Register now for this replay!

Topics include:

  • Initial Concerns
    • Why to proceed as a class action
    • Class member rights
    • Class certification requirements
    • Benefits and pitfalls of certification
  • Case Selections
    • Identifying a Potential Class Action Lawsuit (Products; consumer fraud/misrepresentation; civil rights)
    • Strengths and Weaknesses to look for in evaluating potential claim
    • Consideration of using co-counsel on strong case
  • Filing your complaint
    • Choice of Forum: Federal vs State Court
    • Prerequisites to filing; form of state and federal class action complaints/ summonses
    • Notice to Class Requirements
    • Damages vs Injunctive/equitable relief
  • The motion to dismiss
    • Typical class action motions by plaintiffs and defendants
  • Discovery
    • Case management and Discovery issues
  • When and how to handle settlement discussions
    • Dealing with Prior and Subsequent filings by other class members
    • Settlement proceedings
    • Handling opt-out issues
    • Procedures for paying class members
  • Case Law Update and Practical Issues
    • Legal Fee applications and issues
    • Key Cases to Know

CLE Credits
NJ CLE:NJ CLE information: This program has been approved by the Board on Continuing Legal Education of the Supreme Court of New Jersey for 3.3 hours of total CLE credit (Full Credits Available: NJ Civil Trial Attorney Credit: 3.3, NJ General: 3.3).
NY CLE (t&nt):NY Professional Practice Transitional: 3.0
PA CLE:PA Substantive Credit: 2.5
$12.00 fee – separate check payable to NJICLE must be submitted at the end of the program

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