Considerations in Administering Class Action Settlements

A presentation co-authored by David Thompson, Scarfone Hawkins LLP & Mary M. Thomson, Gowlings detailing the following:

  • Settlements in class actions versus standalone actions
  • Keeping Your eye on the Approval Hearing
  • General Factors considered by the Court
  • Information to be provided to the Court
  • Required Content in the Notice re the Approval Hearing
  • Factors Assessing Counsel Fees
  • “The Checklist”
  • Issues of Distribution – Funds, Surpluses and Cyprès Awards

View Presentation Here

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