Bob Riordan presented, "Navigating the Complexities of FLSA, Rule 23 and Hybrid Claims: Strategies for Litigating Wage & Hour Claims on Federal and State Levels," on February 1, 11:00am - 12:00pm, during this program sponsored by American Conference Institute (ACI). The panel presentation delved into the complex situations encountered when faced with defending against a collective class action under FSLA and provide the latest insights and strategies for defending against such claims. The following topics were covered by the panel.
- Effectively Navigating the Pleadings Stage of Litigation
- Using the pleadings stage to implement credible, winning strategies
- How to get your motions for summary judgment granted
- When motions for sanctions are appropriate
- Using dispositive motions to win or influence the certification battle
- Relevant CAFA implications
- Collective, Class and Hybrid Claims
- Assessing recent collective actions under the FLSA and what trends are emerging
- Good faith defenses for wage & hour claims
- The impact of increasing integration of RICO, ERISA, and other causes of action in wage & hour cases
- Key strategic differences when litigating class actions vs. collective actions, including opt-ins vs. opt-outs
- Managing post-litigation issues
January 31 - February 1, 2011
Hyatt Regency Miami / Miami, FL