Kirk M. Baert, Partner, Koskie Minsky LLP to Speak at KC’s Event

NEW YORK - Dec. 9, 2014 - PRLog -- The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Kirk M. Baert, Partner, Koskie Minsky LLP,

Will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Rule 23(b) (3) Class Action: 2015 Updates LIVE Webcast.” This event is scheduled for Wednesday, December 10, 2014 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm (ET)

For further details, please visit:

http://theknowledgegroup.org/event_name/rule-23b3-class-action-2015-updates-live-webcast/

About Kirk M. Baert

Kirk is a partner at Koskie Minsky LLP and is head of the firm’s class action group. His practice focuses on class proceedings. He has been recognized by Lexpert as a leading Canadian practitioner in the field of class action litigation. Mr. Baert has appeared in courts across the country, including the Ontario Court of Appeal, Quebec Court of Appeal, Newfoundland Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court of Canada, on matters dealing with all aspects of class action litigation.

Mr. Baert was counsel for the plaintiff in Cloud v. Canada, the first Indian residential schools class action certified in Canada. A $4 billion pan-Canadian settlement was reached in the case in 2007. Kirk was designated as lead counsel in Canada to handle the 9 settlement approval hearings across the country. The settlement was ultimately approved by all 9 provincial and territorial courts involved. The settlement is proceeding and over 90,000 class members have made claims.

About Koskie Minsky LLP

The law firm of Koskie Minsky has established a unique reputation and position within the Canadian legal community as a firm of skilled counsel providing highly experienced and effective legal services to both public and private sector clients.

Widely acknowledged as one of Canada’s pre-eminent firms in the areas of Trade Union Labour Law, Employment Law, Civil Litigation, Class Actions, and Pension & Benefits, Koskie Minsky continues to build a flexible, multi-faceted practice.

Focused on the needs of clients, we remain committed to providing authoritative and innovative counsel, cost-effective solutions, and client service of the highest possible quality. Koskie Minsky provides counsel in a wide variety of areas.

Event Synopsis:

Rule 23 governs the procedure and conduct of class action suits brought before the Federal courts.

This CLE course offers attendees an overview of the latest trends and best practices with respect to Rule 23(b) (3) Class Actions. A panel of thought leaders and practitioners assembled by The Knowledge Group will help firms and their counsel better understand how to apply this law or defend businesses and clients under litigation.

Key topics include:

Rule 23 (b) (3): Determinants to Certify Class Superior

When is Class Action Maintained?
Class Action Requirements
Coverage of the Rule 23(b) (3)
Advantage and Disadvantage of Rule 23 (b) (3) Class Action

About The Knowledge Group, LLC/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series

The Knowledge Congress was established with the mission to produce unbiased, objective, and educational live webinars that examine industry trends and regulatory changes from a variety of different perspectives. The goal is to deliver a unique multilevel analysis of an important issue affecting business in a highly focused format. To contact or register to an event, please visit: http://theknowledgegroup.org/