Although class action cases in Canada are commonplace, and often widely publicized - including product liability claims, data privacy breaches and sexual assault - they present many challenges for lawyers. In a landscape of varied and evolving legislations across multiple jurisdictions, Canadian law firms handling class action lawsuits navigate many obstacles as well as opportunities.

The first part in this webinar series explores trends driving the evolving business of class actions. We will explore the business and financial aspects of running a class action practice - on both the defense and the plaintiff perspectives - and we will examine how to mitigate and manage risks as a class action lawyer.

Discussion points include:

• Drivers and trends impacting the Canadian class action legal space across different provinces

• Financing: Ensuring business success through good financial management

• Managing risks to protect the business in an uncertain economy