Christopher M. Murphy of McDermott Will & Emery LLP to Speak at KG’s Class Action Litigation Event

NEW YORK - Nov. 12, 2015 - PRLog -- The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Christopher M. Murphy, Partner, McDermott Will & Emery LLP will speak at the Knowledge Group’s webcast entitled: “Class Action Litigation: The Ins and Outs in 2015 and Beyond LIVE Webcast.” This event is scheduled for November 16, 2015 from 12:00pm –2:00pm (ET).

For further details, please visit:

https://theknowledgegroup.org/event-homepage/?event_id=1276

About Christopher M. Murphy

Christopher M. Murphy is a partner in the Chicago office of the law firm of McDermott Will & Emery LLP.  He heads the Firm’s Class Action group.  Chris has substantial experience defending clients in class action lawsuits in state and federal courts, including consumer fraud, products liability, healthcare, and tax class actions.  He has defeated motions for class certification in both state and federal courts, and he has successfully argued appeals of class action decisions in appellate courts.  Chris also has extensive experience in multi-district litigation, and he has often argued before the Judicial Panel on Multi-District Litigation.  He is an active lecturer on class actions and repeatedly has been honored as an Illinois Super Lawyer in class actions.  He is also recognized by The Legal 500 United States as one of the leading lawyers in his field.

About McDermott Will & Emery LLP

McDermott Will & Emery LLP is a leading international law firm providing clients in the commercial, industrial, and financial markets a comprehensive offering of sophisticated legal services to address a wide range of business needs. Recognized for its outstanding client service, its commitment to total client satisfaction is a key attribute from which it build its client relationships. A strong and growing law firm, 1,100+ lawyers practice globally, with 20 locations worldwide, including a strategic alliance with MWE China Law Offices in Shanghai.

Event Synopsis:

In this two-hour LIVE Webcast, a panel of key thought leaders and professionals assembled by The Knowledge Group will offer the audience with an in-depth discussion of the fundamentals as well as updates of the continuously evolving Class Action landscape. The speakers will also provide the audience with practical advice on the prosecution and defense, and settlement of Class Action Litigation.

Key topics include:

·         The Supreme Court Reined in Class Actions in Wal-Mart and Comcast, While Some Lower Courts Attempt to Expand Class Actions with Issues Classes

·         The Supreme Court’s Pending Trilogy:  Further Tightening on the Horizon?

·         Rule 23’s Implied Requirement of Ascertainability – Is There an Ascertainable Interpretation Among the Courts?

·         What Does the Future Hold for Practitioners?

About The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series

The Knowledge Group 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/