The 2025 seminar will discuss the latest developments in mass torts, class actions, and whistleblower cases. Learn from national litigators about the latest in cutting-edge aggregate litigation, including emerging litigation involving medical devices, pharmaceutical drugs, and consumer products. The discussions will also include litigation tips and best practices on how to identify potential mass torts, class action, and whistleblower cases, prosecuting and defending them, and a discussion of key emerging issues. This program will benefit plaintiffs' lawyers, defense lawyers, and in-house counsel.

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SESSION ONE: Revisiting the Basics: Class Actions and MDL

Speakers: Mark Chalos, Josh Burgener, and Tricia Herzfeld

Materials - Herzfeld/Chalos/Burgener PowerPoint

 

SESSION TWO: Whistleblower Cases Under the False Claims Act

Speakers: Rob McGuire, Rachel Geman, and Henry Leventis

 

SESSION THREE: You've Got a Mass Tort on Your Hands - Now What?

Speakers: Jen Hoesktra and Laura Fitzpatrick

 

SESSION FOUR: The Next Big Thing

Speakers: Tiffany Ellis

 

SESSION FIVE: Hot Topics in Class Actions and MDLs

Speakers: Harper Segui and Ryan Loofbourrow

Materials - Segui/Loofbourrow PowerPoint

 

SESSION SIX: Fireside Chat with District Judge Eli Richardson

Speaker: Judge Eli Richardson