Event Advisory - The Canadian Institute Announces Its 13th Annual National Forum on Class Actions Litigation

TORONTO, June 5, 2012 /CNW/ - The National Forum on Class Actions Litigation, hosted by The Canadian Institute, will be returning for its 13^th consecutive year in Toronto, Ontario on September 20-21, 2012. This year's event brings together members of the plaintiff bar, defence bar, in-house counsel, government, judiciary, and third party administrators from across Canada and the U.S. to discuss the critical cases and trends that are shaping the Canadian class actions environment.

Speakers will be sharing practical advice on a range of topics that are affecting the industry, including:

• Responding to the latest class action trends and developments across Canada and the U.S.
• Adapting to the increasing interest from the U.S. bar in Canadian class actions
• Optimizing the approach to negotiation and settlement and maximizing the chances for a successful resolution
• Managing complex jurisdictional issues and procedural uncertainty caused by national class actions
• Navigating difficult ethical dilemmas and avoiding the mistakes of others

And much more!

There will also be two pre-forum workshop sessions on September 19 that will add value to the overall learning experience: "Critical Strategies to Avoid Ethical Missteps on Your Road to Resolution of Class Actions Litigation" and "Comprehensive Guide to Successfully Negotiating, Structuring, and Implementing Class Action Settlements".

Conference Title: The Canadian Institute's 13^th Annual National Forum on Class Actions Litigation
Date: September 20-21, 2012
Location: InterContinental Toronto Centre - Toronto, Ontario
Website: www.classactionslit.com

About The Canadian Institute

For over 25 years, The Canadian Institute's conferences, summits and executive briefings have provided the business intelligence that Canadian decision makers need to respond to challenges and opportunities both here at home, and around the world.  The Canadian Institute operates as a think tank, monitoring trends and developments in all major industry sectors, in the law, and in public policy, with a view to providing information on the leading edge.  For more information, visit www.CanadianInstitute.com.

Media passes are issued at the discretion of The Canadian Institute and must be arranged in advance. Passes require two business days to process. Media can register in advance.

For media accreditation contact:

Paul McComb
Marketing Manager
416-927-0718 Ext. 7333 or [e-mail].