Thursday, December 13, 2007

Overview and Special Presentation by Hon Catherine McGuinness

Representation & Conflicts of Interests in Class Actions and Other Group Actions

Funding Issues & Alternative Financial Frameworks

Negotiation Resolution

Friday, December 14, 2007

Crafting Remedies & Administering Enforcement

Objectives & Outcomes: compensation, regulation, public enquiry, changing behavior

Negotiating Resolution

Within the framework of the increasing prevalence of settlements in class action lawsuits, panelists discuss how their respective countries view resolution, and how social perceptions of culpability affect resolution options.

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Panelists (from left to right)
Leonard Böhmer, CMS Derks Star Busman, Netherlands
Alejandro Ferreres Comella, Uría & Mené ndez, Barcelona, Spain
Arundel McDougall, Ashurst LLP, London
Bernard Murphy, Chairman, Maurice Blackburn Pty Limited, Sydney
Steven E. Fineman, Lieff Cabraser Heimann & Bernstein, LLP, New York

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