Gerald L. Maatman, Jr., Partner, Duane Morris LLP to Speak at The Knowledge Group’s Class Action Litigation
The Knowledge Group, the leading producer of regulatory-focused webcasts, has announced today that Gerald L. Maatman, Jr., Partner, Duane Morris LLP will speak at its webcast entitled, “Class Action Litigation: A Comprehensive Guide to Recent Developments and Best Practices.”
- (1888PressRelease) July 29, 2024 - This event is scheduled for August 8, 2024, from 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM (ET).
For further details, please visit:
https://knowledgewebcasts.com/know-portfolio/class-action-litigation-2023/
About Gerald L. Maatman, Jr.
Gerald "Jerry" Maatman, Jr. is a Chambers-recognized class action defense litigator, an eight-time Law360 Employment Law MVP, and a nine-time recipient of BTI Consulting Group's Client Service All-Star Award. Jerry is a Partner at Duane Morris LLP and chairs the firm's Class Action Defense Group. Jerry successfully defended the largest EEOC systemic lawsuit ever prosecuted, the largest age discrimination collective action ever brought in Illinois, the first sexual harassment class action brought by a State Attorney General in the United States, and the largest wage & hour class actions ever litigated in Florida, Illinois, and New York. Jerry is a graduate of Washington & Lee University and the Northwestern University School of Law, where he serves as an adjunct professor.
About Duane Morris LLP
Duane Morris LLP, a law firm with more than 900 attorneys in offices across the United States and internationally, is asked by a broad array of clients to provide innovative solutions to today’s legal and business challenges. Throughout its more than 100-year history, Duane Morris has fostered a collegial culture, where lawyers work with each other to better serve their clients. Lawyers who are leaders in a range of legal disciplines and have diverse backgrounds join Duane Morris in order to use the latest technology, professional support staff and other resources in pursuit of clients’ goals.
Event Summary
The recent surge in class action lawsuits has left many businesses and their legal teams scrambling to keep up with the ever-evolving legal landscape.
Join our speakers in this CLE webcast as they delve into the latest developments in class action litigation and reveal essential best practices. This unique opportunity is designed to empower attendees with the knowledge and strategies needed to not only navigate the complexities of this dynamic legal field but also secure favorable outcomes for their clients.
Key topics that will be covered in this course are:
Record-Breaking Class Action Settlements
Key Class Certification Trends
Next Generation Of Data Privacy Class Actions
U.S. Supreme Court Rulings Impacting The Class Action Landscape
A Resurgence In Government Enforcement Lawsuit Filings
A basic background on consumer fraud class actions: Types of suits (trends etc.) with an emphasis on the theories of harm to the consumer
An introduction to the methods proposed for damage calculation by plaintiffs and their experts: Conjoint survey analysis and hedonic price analysis to name the two most popular
A basic understanding of how courts have ruled with regards to these damage methodologies
Recent Trends in Class Actions and the Arbitration Defense
Recent Trends in Vehicle Defect Class Actions
The Recent Development of Vehicle Connectivity Class Actions (GM Driver Behavior Data Class Action; BMW Car Tracking Class Litigation, 5G Litigation)
About The Knowledge Group
Founded in November 2006, The Knowledge Group has been at the forefront of providing quality continuing education programs for lawyers, accountants, financial executives, risk and compliance specialists, human resources professionals, technology officers, and business consultants in a wide range of industries.
The Knowledge Group strives to be the best-in-class provider of continuing education by bringing forth relevant content you can’t get anywhere else.
Contact:
Therese Lumbao
Director, Account Management & Member Services
The Knowledge Group, LLC
info ( @ ) theknowledgegroup dot org
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