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Edward Bierhanzl
Director | Resolution Economics LLC
Paul Zurek
Principal | Cornerstone Research

Effective Use of Statistical Evidence in Class Action Litigation: Practical Guide in 2019 | On-Demand CLE Class Action Webinar

Broadcast Date: Wednesday, March 13, 2019, from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM (ET) | On-Demand Available 24 Hours Later

Statistical evidence has been widely used in the complex landscape of class action litigation. With the increasing class action disputes in recent years, the use of statistical evidence to prove liability has been an integral part when determining class certification. However, practitioners must still be careful of the risk issues that may arise concerning the use of statistical evidence. Thus, it is important for counsel to have enough knowledge of how to use statistical evidence effectively and efficiently to increase the chances of winning a class action lawsuit.

In this LIVE Webcast, a panel of key thought leaders and professionals assembled by The Knowledge Group will provide the audience with an in-depth analysis of the effective use of statistical evidence in class action litigation. Speakers will also discuss notable court decisions and best litigation practices in leveraging statistical evidence.

What You Will Learn in this Webinar:

  • Statistical Evidence Framework: An Overview
  • Choosing an Appropriate Statistical Method
  • Utilizing Statistical Method in Class Action Litigation
  • Legal Considerations
  • Notable Cases and Court Rulings
  • Best Litigation Strategies
  • Risk Issues and Challenges

Why Attend This Webinar?

By attending this CLE Class Action webinar, you will:

  • Earn CLE credit online from the comfort of your office or home.
  • Access both the live webinar and the on-demand recording at your convenience.
  • Fulfill continuing legal education requirements in a practical, engaging format tailored to legal professionals.

Agenda

SEGMENT 1:
Edward Bierhanzl, Director, Resolution Economics LLC

  • Statistical analysis with small populations – what are the options?
  • Some comments on statistical sampling in employment class actions
  • Understanding how regression models are used in litigation
  • Data visualization: techniques for communicating statistical results

SEGMENT 2:
Paul Zurek, Principal, Cornerstone Research

  • Overall Focus: statistical techniques in shareholder class actions
  • Event studies as a tool in assessing the market’s reaction to news and events: statistical methodology, capabilities and limitations
  • Where event studies can be useful and how: price impact of information, damages analysis, loss causation analysis, market efficiency analysis
  • Considerations around statistical power and legal burden of proof

Who Should Attend

  • Class Action Lawyers
  • Class Action Litigators
  • General Counsel
  • Top Level Management
  • Private Companies
  • Legal Consultants
  • Legal Executives
  • Other interested/related Professionals.

Please check the credit section below for the details for your state and do not hesitate to contact the Knowledge Group if you have any questions. 

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Credit:

Course Level: Intermediate | Advance Preparation: Print and review course materials

Method of Presentation: Live Webinar | Prerequisite: General knowledge of ERISA litigation

Course Code: 1411489 | Total Credit: 1.0

CLE, Continuing Legal Education

Instructions for Participating the Live Webinar

    • Please Register for the course by clicking the "Take the Course" button if you have not already registered.
    • Check Your Email – 24 hours before the webinar, you will receive an email with all necessary instructions, including access details and course materials. This information will also be posted on lesson when it is available.
    • Download Course Materials – Course materials will be available for download **24-48 hours before** the live webinar. Be sure to review them in advance. The Link to download is available by clicking the lesson tab.
    • Join the Webinar – Follow the instructions in the email to access the live broadcast at the scheduled time.
    • Note the Secret Words – During the webinar, secret words will be announced periodically. Please write them down.
    • Take the Quiz – After the webinar, click on the quiz link below and enter the secret words to complete the quiz.
    • Print Your Certificate – Upon completing the quiz, you will be able to print your Certificate of Attendance, which includes instructions on how to obtain CLE, CPE, or other applicable credits for the course.
    • On-Demand Access – The on-demand version of this course will be available 24-48 hours after the live webinar. If you miss the live presentation or need to review the content, you will have access to the on-demand version as an enrolled student. To access on-demand content, click the lesson and follow the instructions.
    • Support: If you have any questions, please refer to the email instructions or contact support: support@theknowledgegroup.zohodesk.com.