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Prop. 64 has dramatically altered the rules affecting unfair competition suits in California. Whether you represent plaintiffs or defendants, you need to know how the legal landscape has changed and how your practice will be affected. Join our panel of experts for a timely Roundtable discussion about the future of § 17200 litigation.
2/3/2005 Recorder Roundtable Proposition 64

 
Prop 64 — Navigating the
New Unfair Competition Law
A Recorder Roundtable Program

When:
Thursday, February 3, 2005
8:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Registration & Continental Breakfast
9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Program
Call 800.587.9288 or click here to register.

Where:
The Commonwealth Club of San Francisco
595 Market Street, 2nd Floor
San Francisco, CA 94105

MCLE:
This program qualifies for 2.0 hours of MCLE credit.

Overview:
Prop. 64 has dramatically altered the rules affecting unfair competition suits in California. Whether you represent plaintiffs or defendants, you need to know how the legal landscape has changed and how your practice will be affected. Join our panel of experts for a timely Roundtable discussion about the future of § 17200 litigation.
anelists:
  • Reed R. Kathrein, Partner, Lerach Coughlin Stoia Geller Rudman & Robbins
  • Lisa Perrochet, Partner, Horvitz & Levy
  • William L. Stern, Partner, Severson & Werson
  • James R. Wheaton, President, Environmental Law Foundation
  • Peter Keane, Professor, Golden Gate University, School of Law (Moderator)
Two easy ways to register:
Call 800.587.9288. Or click here.

Early Registration Rate – Ends Thursday, January 20, 2005
Recorder subscribers: $99
Non-subscribers: $119
Regular Registration Rate
Recorder subscribers: $119
Non-subscribers: $139

Future Programs:
If you would like to be notified when additional details are available, please send your contact information in an e-mail with the word “roundtable” in the subject to circulation@therecorder.com.

 

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