Hilton Easton
3900 Chagrin Drive
Columbus, OH 43219
Overview (Program Summary)
A program hosted by:
ACC Central Ohio8:30 a.m.
Registration/Breakfast
8:55 a.m.
Welcome
9:00 – 10:00 a.m.
The Weaponization of Consumer Claims: Class Actions, Mass Arbitration and Related Risk Mitigation Strategies
This CLE program will address evolving issues in connection with consumer class action litigation, mass arbitration, and enforcement actions. The presenters will lead a conversation about a range of topics including privacy, pricing and fees, telemarketing, and advertising and marketing practices. They will discuss recent decisions from district and appellate courts, regulatory activities, solicitation practices, and the close coordination of the plaintiffs’ bar and litigation funding entities. Finally, they will discuss creative defense strategies and efforts to identify and proactively address emerging areas of risk.
Speakers
Michael W. McTigue Jr., Partner, Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP
Meredith Slawe, Partner, Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP
Kelly Alto, Vice President of Retail Operations, Victoria’s Secret