Discover Bridgeport CE's Recorded Webinars Archive
Dive into the rich legacy of Bridgeport CE with our curated collection of recorded webinars. Stemming from our esteemed live events, these recordings encapsulate the essence of California's leading-edge Continuing Legal Education landscape. Each piece is a testament to the comprehensive sessions helmed by distinguished faculty chairs, offering insights into the latest in practice and litigation trends. Whether you're seeking a refresher or exploring a topic for the first time, our archive provides an unmatched reservoir of knowledge, available at your fingertips. For those who couldn't attend in person or wish to revisit these enlightening sessions, the recorded videos and audio are available for download at a nominal fee. Harness the power of "CLE with Higher IQ" and enrich your legal acumen with Bridgeport CE's recorded treasures.Advanced Strategies in Calculating Damages, Exposure & PAGA Penalties for Mediation/Settlement in Wage and Hour Class and Representative Actions
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You are the Plaintiff or Defense counsel in a wage and hour class action case with a PAGA claim. You have agreed to attend private mediation. You have thousands if not hundreds of thousands of rows of time punch data, payroll data and a class list. Does this describe your case? Then, this webinar is for you.
Building on the foundation established in our first webinar and brought back by popular demand, this second session dives deeper into the intricacies of calculating wage and hour damages, PAGA penalties, and exposure in the context of mediation and settlement. Our panel of experts, including defense and plaintiff's counsel, as well as a wage and hour damages economist expert, will explore advanced strategies and techniques for calculating exposure, valuing a case for settlement, and successfully settling your case.
Calculating Damages, Exposure & PAGA Penalties for Mediation/Settlement in Wage and Hour Class and Representative Actions
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You are the Plaintiff or Defense counsel in a wage and hour class action case with a PAGA claim. You have agreed to attend private mediation. You have thousands if not hundreds of thousands of rows of time punch data, payroll data and a class list. Does this describe your case? Then, this webinar is for you.
Calculating wage and hour damages, PAGA penalties and exposure is a challenging endeavor. In this webinar, you will hear the viewpoints from three panelists regarding making wage and hour damages calculations, exposure estimates and valuing a case with an emphasis on mediation. In particular, the program will cover PAGA penalties, meal and rest break violations, regular rate calculations, off-the-clock work, rounding, derivative penalties, preparing exposure models for mediation, class action settlement strategies, and valuing a case for settlement. These issues will be discussed from both the defense and plaintiff’s counsel’s perspective, as well as from the perspective of a wage and hour damages economist expert. Understanding the basis of damages and exposure calculations and the differences when preparing calculations for mediation can make the difference between a successful mediation or prolonged litigation.
California Wage & Hour Litigation Update 2023
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Delve deep into the challenging and rapidly changing landscape of wage and hour litigation at our exclusive California Wage & Hour Litigation Conference. This comprehensive, half day online symposium is tailor-made for legal practitioners, in house counsel and those professionals keen on staying abreast of evolving labor laws and litigation trends in California.
The program will include a Wage & Hour "State of the Nation", a discussion about PAGA, and a thoughtful discussion about settling Wage & Hour and PAGA cases.
Certifying Class Actions: Navigating the Legal Landscape
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Certifying Class Actions: Navigating the Legal Landscape is designed to provide attendees with an in-depth understanding of the certification process for class action lawsuits. This conference will bring together legal experts and experienced practitioners to explore the complex legal issues surrounding class action certification. Speakers will discuss the latest developments in the law, share practical strategies for litigating certification issues, and provide insights into the challenges that arise during the certification process. Whether you are a novice or experienced litigator, a judge, or a legal scholar, this conference will provide valuable information and networking opportunities to help you navigate the certification process in class action litigation in 2023.
From Settlement to Resolution: Navigating Wage & Hour Class & PAGA Case Closure
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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.
Getting Insurance Claims Paid: What Every Lawyer Needs to Know
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This 90-minute seminar aims to equip attorneys with practical knowledge and effective strategies for getting insurance claims paid promptly and efficiently. This seminar will tackle the insurance claims process, whether and when to give notice of a claim, strategies on what to do in presenting the claim to the insurance company, strategies on what to do when a reservation of rights letter comes, and strategies on what to do when the insurer denies the claim. Attendees will walk away with a robust understanding of the insurance claim landscape and the tools to navigate effectively through this often complex area.
Navigating Article 3 Standing in Class Action Litigation
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Piercing the Corporate Veil - Alter Ego Liability in California in 2023
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This webinar will cover an array of issues faced by litigants and practitioners where alter ego or successor liability theories are advanced during litigation. Among other things, the webinar will explore the contours of the alter ego and successor liability doctrines; proper pleading of these doctrines; discovery strategies for both plaintiffs and defendants; proof issues faced by both sides when these doctrines are at play; trial issues on who decides these equitable issues; post-judgment attorney’s fees claims and defenses; and post-judgment efforts to amend a judgment to include alter egos and successors as additional judgment debtors.