FREE Webinar: Using Census Registries in MDLs Large & Small: A Realistic View of What Can Be Accomplished - and What Can Be Improved - Through Census Registries presented by PLAC and LMI
Tuesday, September 19, 2023 | 1:00 pm ET
Speakers:
- Megan Pizor, General Counsel | Litigation Management, Inc. (LMI)
- Sandra Edwards, Partner | Winston & Strawn
- Richard North, Partner | Nelson Mullins
Description
For years, there have been discussions and debates on the management of MDLs and how to most efficiently and effectively approach the many complex issues that arise with the large number of plaintiffs and claims involved. Federal Rules of Civil Procedure (FRCP) Draft Rule 16.1 emphasizes the importance of early vetting in legal proceedings, aiming to streamline the litigation process by encouraging parties to identify and address key issues as soon as possible. Join us for a discussion of the impact of FRCP Draft Rule 16.1 and explore the tools available to manage litigation data and processes, and gain a deeper understanding of how these tools have been utilized in real cases. Walk away with valuable insights and practical guidance when considering using a census registry in your own cases.
You will learn:
- Update on Draft Rule 16.1: Importance of Early Vetting
- Census Registry Basics: Features, Uses and Pitfalls
- Draft Rule 16.Impact on the Effective Use of Census Registries
- Effective Advocacy and Next Steps