Protecting Consumers Interests in Class Actions

Distinguished judges, academics, practitioners, corporate and government attorneys, economists, consumer advocates and claims facilitators.

What:

Two day workshop “Protecting Consumers Interests in Class Actions,” co-sponsored by the Federal Trade Commission and the Georgetown Journal of Legal Ethics. The workshop will examine whether aspects of class action settlements should be reformed, revised, enhanced or improved to better protect the interests of consumer class members. The workshop is free, and open to the public.

Where:

The FTC conference facility
601 New Jersey Avenue
Washington, D.C. 20001

Reporters who would like to cover this event but who cannot attend can call
1-800-682-5640, chairperson Bruce Jennings, confirmation number 26283192

When:

September 13 - 9 am to 5:30 pm
September 14 - 9 am to 12:30 pm

Contact:

John T. Delacourt
Office of Policy Planning
202-326-3754

or

Robert M. Frisby
Bureau of Consumer Protection
202-326-2098