Emerging Issues in Class Action Settlements of Consumer Fraud and Other Product-Related Cases

Skadden held a webinar on January 30 titled “Emerging Issues in Class Action Settlements of Consumer Fraud and Other Product-Related Cases.” The program focused on the procedural ins and outs of consumer class actions and the current issues surrounding them. Topics included changes to Rule 23 settlement provisions, class settlements post-Hyundai/Kia, noncash and coupon settlements, cy pres payments, attorneys general and class settlements, and critical drafting issues. Speakers included Skadden mass torts and consumer litigation partner Richard Bernardo, counsel Christopher Cox and Thomas Fox, and associate Kelsey Castleberry.