Gary Player is a three-time Masters champion, received 24 PGA tour wins and 165 professional wins.

Learn more about digital public relations and how it influences your online brand, digital presence and SEO.

Take a look behind the curtain on how X Social Media finds new clients for your firm with Big Data using Facebook and Instagram.

We will give our audience our selection criteria for what Mass Tort we recommend and why we would
recommend one mass tort over another. We also will give insights into Mass Torts that are being done
under the radar and not well know by the masses.

In 37 years of practice I have never seen cases that cry out as loudly for help from folks with law degrees. It will be an extremely strong business decision for any law firm that wants to do really well by doing good.

Join the leaders of the litigation for an update on the largest pharmaceutical litigation in the country. The panel will discuss recent rulings in the MDL, as well as state court strategies, and changes in case criteria.

Get an update from the national team leading the ever expanding PFAS toxic tort litigation. The panel will discuss recent developments in the AFFF MDL including the first pool of cases selected for bellwether trials.

Join Erin Copeland and Timothy Clark for an update on the Paragard IUD Litigation including the status of the MDL, claims and more.

In addition to discussing the formation of the MDL, this session will address the science of retinal maculopathy and Elmiron and the damages which can result. Additionally, the speakers will address the strange regulatory background of Elmiron and the lack of clinical efficacy for Elmiron.

Leaders of the two largest hernia mesh manufacturers discuss the two upcoming Bard Trials and strategies therein, and Ethicon trials set for 2022.

Leaders of the Ethicon litigation discuss the accomplishments to date, key theories of liability, and the path to trials in 2022.  The session will focus particularly on the Proceed product and why the PEC feels Ethicon has significant liability for not only the recalled Physiomesh, but its predecessor product, Proceed.

Note: Pre-registration is required for the Casino Reception Room as space is extremely limited.

Bring your own playing cards to join the fun!

Tune in for this interactive, self-defense training session as Nicole teaches us how to use the tools we already have (physical and verbal) and tap into our power.

MTMP is welcoming legendary actor Al Pacino to our virtual platform for a one-hour conversation with attorney Mike Papantonio. You won’t want to miss this amazing event!

In 37 years of practice I have never seen cases that cry out as loudly for help from folks with law degrees. It will be an extremely strong business decision for any law firm that wants to do really well by doing good.

Navigating the myriad of financing options can be confusing in today’s environment. Counsel Financial shares concrete examples of actual financings to help provide some clarity on what’s available to contingent-fee firms.

Over the last year, COVID-19 has changed consumer behavior patterns causing law firms to reimagine ways to attract and retain clients. Our panel of experts discusses how these changes have impacted digital marketing strategies and provide tips on how to change your approach to reach potential clients where they are.

Come learn about the latest digital marketing strategies Plaintiff’s firms must leverage to generate clients today. From effectively creating awareness about the cases you represent, to retaining new qualified clients who need you the most, learn what it takes to grow the business-side of your law firm.

• What exactly does it mean for AI to be driving your advertising campaigns?
• Apple’s iOS changes are stripping the power of AI to precisely target people on Facebook
• Why human intervention on AI decision-making is both critical and will never be eliminated
• How to optimize costs in mass tort campaigns by actively managing advertising AI

Note: Pre-registration is required for the Casino Reception Room as space is extremely limited.

Bring your own playing cards to join the fun!

Tune in for this interactive, self-defense training session as Nicole teaches us how to use the tools we already have (physical and verbal) and tap into our power.

MTMP is welcoming legendary actor Al Pacino to our virtual platform for a one-hour conversation with attorney Mike Papantonio. You won’t want to miss this amazing event!

In 37 years of practice I have never seen cases that cry out as loudly for help from folks with law degrees. It will be an extremely strong business decision for any law firm that wants to do really well by doing good.

The claims under the Fair Credit Reporting Act – consumers who asked for their credit files weren’t given the required information, and TransUnion’s egregious mistakes and poor process violated the FCRA; The case was tried to a jury and upheld by the Court of Appeals; The constitutional issue posed by the case, for individuals and for class actions; Holding a company to its tactical choices in trying the case; Can TransUnion have a defense by not keeping records about its sales of credit files; The “typicality” issue before the Court

We will discuss organizational, logistical, and legal concerns arising when class cases are paired up with non-class cases in an MDL setting.

Think RICO is just for the mob? Think again. The Racketeering in Corrupt Organizations (“RICO”) Act is a powerful tool that is increasingly finding its way into class actions. We will provide a brief introduction to the statute, highlight a few recent RICO class cases, and offer some tips on how and when you should consider a RICO claim as part of your class action.

Note: Pre-registration is required for the Casino Reception Room as space is extremely limited.

Bring your own playing cards to join the fun!

Tune in for this interactive, self-defense training session as Nicole teaches us how to use the tools we already have (physical and verbal) and tap into our power.

MTMP is welcoming legendary actor Al Pacino to our virtual platform for a one-hour conversation with attorney Mike Papantonio. You won’t want to miss this amazing event!

In 37 years of practice I have never seen cases that cry out as loudly for help from folks with law degrees. It will be an extremely strong business decision for any law firm that wants to do really well by doing good.

• What is and what isn’t a mass tort?
• What makes a good project?

• Maintaining client contact
• What is a Census and how to avoid problems

• Electronic discovery and requests for production
• Best practices to create search terms and efficiently request documents from defense counsel
• Discovery generally in a major database

• Reaching out to plaintiffs and client intake
• Keeping cases in-house
• Advertising for cases and referring them out
• Co-counsel relationships and doing common benefit work

In today’s age of digital marketing and advertising, discovering the best way to find clients can be a daunting task. Our panel of gurus will break down the best ways for you to get your name out there, find clients, and convert referrals into cases!

Note: Pre-registration is required for the Casino Reception Room as space is extremely limited.

Bring your own playing cards to join the fun!

Tune in for this interactive, self-defense training session as Nicole teaches us how to use the tools we already have (physical and verbal) and tap into our power.

MTMP is welcoming legendary actor Al Pacino to our virtual platform for a one-hour conversation with attorney Mike Papantonio. You won’t want to miss this amazing event!

Lead counsel in federal and state cases from around the country provide an update and analyze this significant and far-reaching litigation, now entering its second year. This panel will discuss the critical factual and legal elements in this nation-wide litigation, as well as how to identify and prepare potential cases.

This session will give you important information on Talc induced ovarian cancer and mesothelioma cases.  You will receive important information on the Imerys Bankruptcy plan as well as the current status of MDL and state court litigation against Johnson &Johnson.

Note: There will be no Q&A for this session.

The Judicial Panel this year will consist of Judges Madeline Cox Arleo, Robert Dow, Donovan Frank, and Robert Kugler, who will be giving us a candid perspective from the bench on the increasing focus on diversity and access to MDL leadership.  They will be joined by defense attorney Sara Thompson and Levin Papantonio’s own Troy Rafferty to discuss the challenges that remain in strengthening the pipeline of counsel for leadership, but also the challenges, pitfalls, and opportunities for new entrants throughout the MDL lifecycle.  Moderated by Professor Jaime Dodge, from the Emory Institute for Complex Litigation.

• Suits against hotel chains
• Litigating the case of a trafficking survivor
• Update on MindGeek

Legal professionals need to think big to survive and thrive in the challenges ahead. But they too often squander their creative energy on distractions, emergencies, and other people’s priorities. This presentation explores the pervasive habits that steal time and hinder higher-order thought, and proposes science-backed solutions to build focus, autonomy, and creativity in your practice.

• Learn about the strategic use of SBA Loans to: PROTECT, GROW, & BUILD EQUITY in your firm
• SBA Loan Group offers multi-faceted strategic value to law firms, as we are the largest packager of SBA loans in the country to lawyers
• Very few restrictions on how you use the money for an SBA loan
• Up to 100% financing to buy a building for your law firm
• Learn more about the most cost-effective settlement funding program in the United States where you can borrow up to 70% of expected fees

General Surgeon, Dr. Wendy Ketner, discusses how to expedite and scale your mass tort intake strategy without breaking the bank.

You need a cohesive settlement plan! Learn how industry leading lawyers execute their plans helping give you the confidence to increase your case load.

Khaldoun Baghdadi, Esq. and Dr. Wendy Ketner, a general surgeon, discuss the four key factors that make an Expert the right fit for a case and how to apply these factors to pharmaceutical, medical device and consumer product matters.

• Pushing the Envelope in Class Settlement Design and Guarding Against Professional Objectors
• Design topics include issues class, defendants class, (b)(1) and (3) combos, and (b)(3) design resulting in virtual (b)(1)
• Objector defense includes applying the 2018 amendment to Rule 23 and guarding against new objector ploys like class counsel ethics squeeze out by objecting named plaintiffs and malpractice claims against class counsel by objectors

Scott Hardy, President of Top Class Actions, and Andrew Shamis, managing partner at Shamis & Gentile P.A, talk about how to build a winning class action or mass tort lawsuit case with strong plaintiffs and a bulletproof theory.

Learn how to navigate the minefield of statute of limitations from intake to resolution, including practical tips for intake, pre-litigation, and discovery!

• Networking in a mask
• Transitioning back to “Normal”
• Networking through AAJ, MTMP, WEM and other bar organizations
• Building relationships with co-counsel during a project

Explore all of the options for supporting and growing your mass tort practice, from financing to other alternatives, and learn what to watch for in the fine print.

Learn to take command of the settlement process. Our panel of experts will guide you through the end stages of your case, from negotiations to disbursement.

Learn the difference between mass torts and class actions.

• Working effectively with the lawyers and your team
• Working effectively with opposing counsel
• Communicating with clients: overcoming obstacles and staying in touch
• Handling the difficult client
• Determining what should be an email, a call, or a video call

• Time management strategies
• Setting expectations for your attorney, for the client, for your team
• Practical tips and ideas for better time management
• Working remotely: helpful tips and tools
• Workload: getting a system and staying on top of it
• The stress of work-life balance during COVID and taking care of yourself

• How minority firms and mass tort firms can partner up
• How to effectively do outreach to minority plaintiff groups

This session will provide an update on the BIOCELL breast implant litigation from California to New Jersey. We will discuss: motions to dismiss, preemption challenges, discovery and more.

The panel will address methods of accessing US mass and class action claims and the factors that are predictive of success in the EU and UK along with the best practices for when and how to transplant those claims to the appreciate European venue.

The presentation will begin with a short introduction to the litigation in state and federal court, and the prevailing theories of liability. The panel will discuss updated screening criteria, and the current prospects of attracting additional clients to the litigation. The panel will then discuss the challenge of litigating a case against Gilead in the age of COVID, and the prospective juror reactions to bringing a case on behalf of people living with HIV.

• Legislative, Congressional and United Nations Advocacy
• Representation During Investigations: Board of Education, Medical Boards, SafeSport and Title IX Investigations
• Litigation Efforts Beyond Civil Suits: Bankruptcy Proceedings and Criminal Investigations

• National Opiate Litigation and Settlement Update
• Nuts & Bolts from the Perdue Bankruptcy to the $26 Billion Distributor Proposal

• Types of Investment Loss Claims
• Overview of The Arbitration Forum
• Current Cases and Products and Investigations: Non-traded REITs, GPB Capital Ponzi-Scheme, Margin loss claims, and more

The Model Rules discussed in this session:

• Rule 3.1: Meritorious Claims & Contentions
• Rule 3.2: Expediting Litigation
• Rule 3.3: Candor Toward the Tribunal
• Rule 3.4: Fairness to Opposing Party & Counsel
• Rule 4.1: Truthfulness in Statements to Others
• Rule 8.4: Misconduct

Join this panel as they discuss the latest on several Mass Tort litigations.

• PPI
• Valsartan
• JUUL
• Beovu
• Belviq
• 3M Earplugs

• How minority firms and mass tort firms can partner up
• How to effectively do outreach to minority plaintiff groups

Join Greg Coleman and Dan Bryson as they discuss some of the top class actions slated to make significant progress in 2021, legal issues to be aware of and the impact of COVID-19 on class action litigation.

• Class Action or Individual Actions?
• Complex Litigation in Federal or State Court
• When Multiple Plaintiffs Have Similar Claims

• An overview of ascertainability in each circuit
• The implications of the 11th Circuit victory and where we go after the Cherry decision

Join Epiq as we examine why settlement administration is important and seven key considerations to keep in mind prior to settling a case. You will learn essential elements to effectively settling class action lawsuits.

• How minority firms and mass tort firms can partner up
• How to effectively do outreach to minority plaintiff groups

Juggling defendants is easy when you stay organized and have the right set of tools at your disposal. Learn easy tips and tricks to streamline projects with multiple defendants.

• Electronic discovery and requests for production
• Best practices to create search terms
• Efficiently request documents from defense counsel
• Best practices for E-discovery

Learn the three P’s of Virtual Depositions—preparation, production, presentation—to ensure a smooth and successful deposition in a virtual format. Not only does this webinar discuss how to best utilize virtual platforms, but it also provides valuable tips and tricks for witness preparation, document and exhibit organization, as well as document presentation.

Every mass tort case starts with anticipation of settlement. Find out how to prepare from the beginning so you are ready for the inevitable demands of settlement.

Let’s hear it for the paralegals! Emily Torromeo, paralegal extraordinaire at Kazerouni Law Group, talks with Scott Hardy, President of Top Class Actions, and attorney David J. McGlothlin, Esq. from Kazerouni Law Group, about the myriad roles played by support staff and some of the tricks of her trade.