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COVID-19 Class Action Lawsuits – On-Demand Training
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| Overview |
Trends, Risks and Legal Defenses
Institutions of higher education are facing a new risk:
Coronavirus Class Action Lawsuits.
A flurry of class action lawsuits has been filed across the country on behalf of students. While each case is different, the suits center on three primary areas where the plaintiffs are seeking recovery: tuition, housing/room and board, and “other student fees.”
To mitigate your risks, make sure you understand:
- What types of claims are typically being asserted?
- What defenses may be available to your institution?
- What are the potential damages and risks facing an institution?
- What practical considerations should your institution consider for Fall 2020?
Our expert attorneys offer their insights on this new litigation landscape and answer your questions on housing agreements, enrollment agreements and other relevant policies.
Walk away with strategies to defend your institution if/when you are faced with a class action claim and understand the steps to take to limit future exposure to these claims. Our experts will review the applicable laws and offer guidance as you review your institution’s contracts, agreements and policies in light of COVID-19-related decisions.
Registration: $399*
*Instructions for accessing the On-Demand Training will be available for download immediately after checkout. You may share this On-Demand Training with any staff members from your campus community for unlimited viewing.
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| Topics Covered |
| We will offer crucial, actionable takeaways that will help you: |
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Understand the current trend of COVID-19 class action lawsuits filed against institutions of higher education including the volume of filings; where those are being filed; and the trends for plaintiff firms.
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Understand the type of claims Plaintiffs typically assert and the basis for recovery of tuition, housing/room and board, and “other student fees” affected by stay-at-home orders and transitioning to virtual classes.
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Determine and define strategies to defend your institution if/when you are faced with a class action claim — prepare to protect your institution from liability for COVID-19-related claims.
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Gain recommendations for reviewing your institution’s contracts, agreements, and policies in light of COVID-19 — limit your future exposure to such class action claims.
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| Presenter |
Marisa De Feo is an Associate with Saul Ewing Arnstein and Lehr. Marisa De Feo handles higher education and commercial litigation matters in Pennsylvania and New Jersey state and federal courts.
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James Taylor is a partner with Saul Ewing Arnstein & Lehr. He is also a Chair of the firm’s Higher Education Practice Group. He is a trial lawyer with first-chair experience handling complex litigation in federal and state courts.
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| What’s Included |
- 90-minute online session with carefully selected experts
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Link to view webinar on demand for one year (24/7 access)
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Materials for your team (handouts, discussion questions, etc.)
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Certificate of completion for each participant
- Remote team training
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Weekly newsletter – What's Working on Campus
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| For information about licensing this webinar for unlimited distribution on your institution’s internal network/server, please email info@paper-clip.com.
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