Live Webinars

Join us for an insightful three-hour webinar focusing on the recent changes to California's Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA). This comprehensive session will cover the significant reforms enacted in July 2024, which have reshaped the landscape of wage and hour litigation in California. The webinar will also delve into the intricacies of PAGA trials and arbitration, providing attendees with a well-rounded understanding of the current legal environment.

In the intricate landscape of wage and hour class action and PAGA claims, reaching a settlement is only the beginning of the journey toward case resolution. This webinar is designed for counsel embroiled in this stage of the case. It offers a roadmap through the critical post-settlement phase, encompassing the drafting of settlement agreements and language, collaboration with settlement administrators, and finalization of class lists.
As cases transition from settlement to full resolution, numerous challenges and nuances can emerge, necessitating a deep understanding of the processes involved and the common pitfalls that may arise. This webinar brings together a distinguished panel, including a seasoned Defense attorney, an Economist expert specializing in mediation assistance, and an experienced Settlement Administrator. Together, they will shed light on the multifaceted steps following settlement of a class/PAGA case, providing attendees with invaluable insights and practical guidance.
Key Focus Areas:
• Drafting comprehensive and effective settlement agreements that will receive judicial approval
• Best practices for working with settlement administrators to ensure accuracy and compliance
• Considerations and strategies for finalizing class and PAGA lists, workweek/pay period counts and working with escalator clause language
• Avoiding potential pitfalls during the settlement administration process
• Q&A with a Settlement Administrator for your burning questions (how do payroll taxes work, statistics on locating class members, etc.)
Join us for this pivotal webinar to navigate the post-settlement terrain with confidence and expertise, ultimately steering your cases toward successful and complete resolution.

California Attorneys Fees: 2024
This program will focus on tips for claiming and obtaining California attorney’s fees in both California state and federal courts.  It will cover these topics:  (1) bases for requesting attorney’s fees; (2) how to structure fee petitions/motions; (3) how to attack fee petitions/motions; (4) how to develop the record in fee proceedings and what type of orders to request/fashion for future appeal; (5) tips for arguing fee issues before California state appellate courts/the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals; and (5) selected issues of importance in the arbitration, SLAPP, civil rights, family law, private attorney general, and class action areas.

Determining Damages in Personal Injury and Severe Disability Cases: An Expert Panel

Navigating the complex landscape of personal injury and severe disability cases requires a keen understanding of the intricacies involved in calculating damages. This webinar assembles a distinguished panel of experts comprising of an economist, a vocational rehabilitation specialist, and an experienced personal injury attorney to give a detailed overview of how economic damages are determined and how to present them in your case.

This live webinar will focus on Mass Arbitration in Wage & Hour & Consumer Class Actions and arbitration agreements for class actions is a gathering of legal experts who have given deep thought to the resolution of Wage & Hour & Consumer Class Actions disputes through arbitration. The conference will focus on the use of arbitration agreements to resolve class actions, which have become increasingly common in recent years. Attendees can expect to gain insights into best practices, recent developments, and emerging trends in this area of law. Discussions will cover topics such as the enforceability of arbitration agreements, strategies for drafting effective agreements, and the implications of recent court decisions.

The program will cover a range of topics, including the benefits and drawbacks of arbitration, the use of experts and evidence in arbitration proceedings, and the enforceability of arbitration awards.