The Tennessee Bar Association (TBA) offers the on-demand course "Complex Litigation: My Case Got Sucked into an MDL!" designed for legal professionals seeking to deepen their understanding of multidistrict litigation (MDL). This session provides a comprehensive review of recent MDL cases and explores critical aspects of complex litigation.
Key topics include the distinctions between class actions and MDLs, an analysis of the Fairness in Class Action Litigation Act of 2017, and the implications of the MDL 80/20 Rule. The course also covers other recent developments in the field, offering participants a thorough understanding of current trends and challenges in complex litigation.
The program features esteemed speakers such as Kenneth Byrd from Lieff Cabraser Heimann & Bernstein, G. Brian Jackson of Butler Snow LLP, and John Spragens from Spragens Law PLC. These experts bring a wealth of experience in consumer protection, mass tort defense, and class action litigation, providing valuable insights into the complexities of MDLs.
This course is ideal for attorneys involved in complex litigation, mass torts, or class actions who wish to stay informed about recent developments and best practices in MDL proceedings. Participants will gain practical knowledge applicable to their practice areas, enhancing their ability to navigate the intricacies of multidistrict litigation effectively.
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Speakers(3)
G. Brian Jackson
Attorney at Butler Snow LLP
Brian Jackson has served as national counsel and national science counsel in the defense of mass torts on behalf of several drug and medical device companies. He is currently Co-Lead Counsel for...
John Spragens
Attorney at Spragens Law PLC
John T. Spragens represents plaintiffs in class action and whistleblower litigation against corporations that manufacture dangerous and defective products, conspire to fix prices, and misuse taxpayer funds.
Kenneth Byrd
Partner at Lieff Cabraser Heimann & Bernstein
Kenneth S. Byrd represents consumers in consumer protection cases and individuals and the families of loved ones who died in personal injury and wrongful death lawsuits filed in courts in Tennessee and across the Southeast and Midwest.
Event Details
- Date
- June 15, 2017
- Location
- 🇺🇸 Nashville, United States
- Pricing
- Free for members
- Audience
- Attorneys involved in complex litigation, mass torts, or class actions.
- CLE Credits
- 1.0 General CLE credit