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| Andrew F. Sunter, Partner, Burnet, Duckworth and Palmer LLP to Speak at the KG’s EventThe Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Andrew F. Sunter, Partner, Burnet, Duckworth and Palmer LLP will speak at the Knowledge Group’s Webcast
For further details, please visit: https://theknowledgegroup.org/ About Andrew F. Sunter Andrew, a senior associate at BD&P, practices primarily in the areas of securities and commercial litigation. Andrew's securities litigation practice includes matters in connection with insider trading, tipping investigations and prosecutions under the Securities Act as well as the representation of shareholders, issuers, directors and officers in civil claims for secondary market misrepresentation, breach of shareholders' agreements, violations of securities laws and in proceedings before the Canadian securities commissions. Andrew also represents companies, directors and officers, and investors in securities class actions and bidders and targets (special committees) in contested/unsolicited takeover bids. Andrew's commercial litigation practice involves a wide range of matters involving, among other things, class proceedings, contractual disputes, alleged misuse of confidential information, alleged breaches of trust and/or fiduciary duty, oppression remedy claims, negligence claims and economic and intentional torts such as interference with economic interest. About Burnet, Duckworth and Palmer LLP Burnet, Duckworth & Palmer LLP (BD&P) is a leading Canadian law firm of over 140 lawyers situated in Calgary, Alberta. BD&P provides premier legal service in all areas of business law, most notably in energy, securities, banking & finance, commercial transactions, employment and tax. In addition, BD&P is widely recognized for its skill in litigation at all levels of Canadian courts and in the field of commercial arbitration, locally and internationally. BD&P is noted for attracting top-level transactional work from a broad spectrum of clients and its lawyers are recognized as some of the best in their fields. BD&P remains firmly at the forefront of the legal profession as a result of its solid individual professional backgrounds and its collective creative energy and efforts. BD&P is committed to understanding and meeting the needs of its clients and prides itself in providing high quality and innovative service. Event Synopsis: The filings of securities class actions remarkably increased throughout the year with 226 lawsuits in the first half of 2015. Such cases may bring significant changes in the securities-litigation culture particularly on how securities cases are defended and handled. Thus, it is critical for firms to keep themselves abreast with the latest regulatory issues and developments to minimize litigation costs and risks. In a two-hour LIVE Webcast, a panel of thought leaders and professionals organized by The Knowledge Group will offer an in-depth analysis of the most important aspects in securities class action litigation. To avoid common risks and pitfalls, the panel will also provide the audience with the best practices and practicalities in handling securities class action. Key topics include: § Securities Class Action Litigation - An Overview § Elements of Securities Class Action Litigation § Opportunities and Legal Challenges § Recent Regulatory Developments § Characteristics of Securities-Litigation Culture § Consequences for Securities Litigation Defense § Potential Litigation Costs and Risks § Best Practices in Handling Securities Class Action 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/ End
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