The Aftermath of AT&T Mobility v. Concepcion
Please join experienced labor and employment attorneys from Sheppard Mullin as they host a webinar on the U.S. Supreme Court's recent decision in AT&T Mobility, LLC v. Concepcion which potentially impacts the future of state and national class action litigation. The AT&T Mobility ruling raises critical issues for employers to consider when evaluating the risks and benefits of entering into arbitration agreements with their workforce. This webinar will highlight some of the key legal and practical principles for employers.
The webinar will specifically address the following issues, among others:
- How the AT&T ruling may affect an employer's decision to roll-out or update arbitration agreements to contain a class action waiver.
- What other strategies may plaintiffs' lawyers devise to attempt to circumvent the AT&T decision?
- What are the pros and cons generally to utilizing arbitration agreements in the workplace?
- Strategies for defending new and pending lawsuits
- and much more...
This Webinar is by invitation only.
Topic: The Aftermath of AT&T Mobility v. Concepcion
Date: Thursday, May 26, 2011
Time: 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m., Pacific Daylight Time
Speakers
Richard J. Simmons, Partner
Thomas Kaufman, Partner
Matthew M. Sonne, Associate
Registration
There is no cost for attending this webinar, however, registration is required.
Important Notice
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Questions? Please contact Melissa Omphroy at momphroy@sheppardmullin.com or 415.774.2997
MCLE
This seminar complies with standards for Minimum Continuing Legal Education prescribed by the California State Bar and is approved for 1.0 hour of MCLE credit.
Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP is a State Bar of California approved MCLE provider. MCLE attendance certificates will be distributed following the webinar.