Remote Only Event
Government entities have increasingly found themselves
class members in large litigation efforts. Learn more about the lifecycle of a
class action, including how they start, common steps in reaching a settlement,
the roles of class counsel and class administrators, and how to gather the
necessary information to advise your client about their
position.
Learning objectives/rough outline of
presentation:
1. What is a class action and how do claims make it there?
2. Who are the players? Explain the roles of class representative,
class counsel, class administrators, etc. Discuss their interests as they may
conflict with your client’s.
3. How are settlements reached? Maybe a
good opportunity to use a case study here.
4. General information about
class notification, how class members can ask questions about the settlement,
file objections, opt-out, etc.
5. Tips for gathering information
necessary to advise your client on the pros/cons of the settlement. War stories.
Etc.
Presenter:
Peter Surdo, Special Assistant Attorney General, Office of the Minnesota Attorney
General
CLE
Credits: 1.0 Standard CLE Credit applied
for 498488
Cost:
Public Law Section Member- Free
Member, not in section-
$15
Non-member- $45
Law Student &
New Admittee- Free
Registration
Deadline: 11am, May 14th, 2024 . To register
after that time, email the program manager.
Remote Participation: Remote
instructions will be emailed to you the day prior to the event. A calendar file
with a Zoom link is available for download in the automatic receipt.
Program Manager: Kelly Kozicky | kkozicky@mnbars.org |
612-278-6351
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participate fully. If you need reasonable accommodations to participate in this
event, please notify the program manager with at least 72 hours notice prior to
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Thank you.