CANLIF InFocus: How is the Canadian Class Actions Landscape Evolving?
( 2 Part Series - October 6th + October 20th: 12-1.30pm ET)
Canada’s class action landscape is evolving rapidly. Drivers include the ongoing impact of the Covid-19 pandemic; evolving changes to privacy laws; emerging changes related to the certification process in jurisdictions; the increasing importance of technology; evolving market dynamics for law firms and innovative approaches to funding class action lawsuits.
To map these shifts and their broader importance, the Canadian Legal Innovation Forum is producing a two-part webinar series focused on the Canadian class actions landscape.
Registration & Accreditation:
The series is free to attend - registration links below
Law Society of Ontario: This program contains 2 hours of Professionalism Content.
Law Society of BC: This program is accredited for 3 hours of CPD.
Speakers include
Part One: The Canadian class actions landscape - drivers and trends
(October 6th: 12-1.30pm ET)
The Canadian class actions landscape is shifting when it comes to the interpretation and application of related laws. Rulings from the Supreme Court of Canada, changes to the certification process in Ontario and the debate about class actions versus mass torts all are drivers of significant change. Broader drivers include the impact from the Covid-19 pandemic and evolving privacy rules. These are increasing the risks facing organizations in sectors such as long-term care, technology, insurance, transportation and government. In our first session, our panelists will review the key drivers and trends in class action law and the expected outcomes in the near to medium term.
Speakers:
Pierre-Jérôme Bouchard, Investment Manager / Legal Counsel, Omni Bridgeway
Sabrina Lombardi, Lawyer, McKenzie Lake
Craig Lockwood, Partner, Osler
Chair: Kevin McLaren, Partner, Hammerco Lawyers
Part Two: Innovation in class actions (October 20th: 12-1.30pm ET)
Drivers impacting the Canadian legal sector as a whole - such as technology, the rise of new players and financial innovation - are also extending to the class actions space. Technology platforms are emerging harnessing the power of AI and machine learning providing powerful tools to help lawyers get an edge. New law firm entrants are emerging from shifting legal market dynamics. And litigation finance is changing how lawsuits get funded. On this panel, our speakers will focus on how technology, legal market dynamics and finance are all contributing to innovation in the class actions space.
Speakers:
Paul Rand, Chief Investment Officer - Canada, Omni Bridgeway
Jessie Hoerman, Founder/CEO, Simply Convert
Anand Ablack, VP, Business Development, Legal, MedChart
Kevin McLaren, Partner, Hammerco Lawyers
Chair: Aaron Wenner, Founder + CEO, CiteRight
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