- An economist’s approach to typicality and commonality
- Issues in determining liability and quantifying damages
- Recent trend of intermediaries in the crosshairs in Sherman Section 2 monopolization and monopsonization cases
- Not all intermediaries are created equal: a discussion of two-sided platforms, what two-sidedness is and how it affects class certification
- A discussion of the dangers of misapplying platform economics from both a plaintiff-side and defense-side perspective
- COVID-19 Class Actions. Focus would be on workplace suits, school suits, consumer protection cases, and securities cases.
- The ever-evolving developments in the law of standing and class actions.
- Privacy and data breach class actions, recent developments and predictions.
- Using statistics and economics in class action employment discrimination matters.
- De-mystifying pay equity: data and statistical consideration.
- Expert function in wage and hour class action litigation.
Runtime: 1 hour, 57 minutes
Recorded: February 9, 2022
For NY - Difficulty Level: For both newly admitted & experienced attorneys
The rising competition among several industries including the healthcare and digital platforms has continuously challenged economic fairness and posed compliance hurdles for practitioners specifically under the Sherman Act. Some of the violations include price fixing, rigging contract bids, and allocating consumers between businesses that should be competing for them.
Several court decisions and regulatory developments have also constantly shaped the class action litigation landscape. Thus, practitioners are encouraged to keep track of all updates to position themselves better in this field of law.
Join a panel of key distinguished professionals as they provide a comprehensive discussion of the recent enforcement trends and legislative developments surrounding class action litigation. Speakers will also offer practical tips and strategies in this rapidly evolving legal climate.
Key topics include:
•Class Action Litigation: Latest Updates
•Regulatory Changes and Implications
•Demystifying the Sherman Act
•Exploring Effective Litigation Strategies
•What Lies Ahead
This program was recorded on February 09th, 2022.
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