No Class, Just a Massive Headache: Mass Arbitrations
Wednesday, September 25, 2024
10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. PT
12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. CT
1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. ET
Complimentary Program via Webinar
*Webinar details will be sent upon registration.*
In today's legal landscape, mass arbitrations are emerging as a formidable challenge for companies across various sectors. Imagine discovering that your organization is the target of over 20,000 individual arbitration demands, seemingly identical and without merit. Facing the prospect of $60 million in arbitration fees just to present your case, you're at the heart of what we call mass arbitration. This scenario is not just hypothetical; it's a reality for many businesses, fueled by the plaintiffs' bar's use of sophisticated data operations and social media campaigns to gather tens of thousands of claimants. This tactic employs the looming threat of arbitration fees combined with statutory damages to force settlements, even in cases where the claims may lack substance. It's a modern legal strategy that requires a modern response.
Whether you're catching up on this topic for the first time or looking for the latest updates, our upcoming session is designed for you. We will delve into the newest trends and developments in mass arbitrations, exploring how the landscape has evolved and what businesses can do in response.
Presented by
- Craig Cardon, Partner, Sheppard Mullin
- Alejandro Moreno, Partner, Sheppard Mullin
- Alyssa Sones, Associate, Sheppard Mullin
- Jay Ramsey, Partner, Sheppard Mullin
California
This activity has been approved for Minimum 1 Continuing Legal Education credit by the State Bar of California. Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP certifies that this activity conforms to the standards for approved education activities prescribed by the rules and regulations of the State Bar of California governing minimum continuing legal education.
New York
This program has been approved in accordance with the requirements of the New York State Continuing Legal Education Board for a maximum of 1 credit hour which may be applied toward the Areas of Professional Practice requirement, and is suitable for both transitional and non-transitional attorneys.
Texas
Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton is an accredited sponsor, approved by the State Bar of Texas, Committee on MCLE.
Illinois
An application for accreditation of this activity will be submitted to the MCLE Board of the Supreme Court of Illinois.
*You must attend the full webinar to receive credit.
Questions? Please contact Belinda Ashong via email.