Key Issues and Trends in Competition Class Actions

The "Key Issues and Trends in Competition Class Actions" event is a professional development program organized by the Ontario Bar Association's Class Actions Law Section and the Competition Litigation Committee of the Canadian Bar Association's Competition Law and Foreign Investment Review Section. This program is designed to provide legal professionals with insights into the evolving landscape of competition-related class actions in Canada.

The event covers a range of pertinent topics, including challenges faced by plaintiffs concerning third-party funding motions, the implications of algorithmic pricing under the Competition Act, Canadian jurisdiction over foreign defendants, issues related to drip pricing and double ticketing, and the impact of the new Competition Tribunal regime on the field.

Attendees have the opportunity to engage with an expert panel featuring distinguished speakers such as The Honourable Paul Crampton, Chief Justice of the Federal Court; Kirk Baert of Koskie Minsky LLP; Nikiforos Iatrou of McCarthy Tétrault LLP; and Naomi Loewith of Omni Bridgeway. The program also includes a networking reception, allowing participants to expand their professional connections in a relaxed setting.

This event is particularly beneficial for legal practitioners involved in class actions, competition law, or related fields, offering valuable updates and strategies to navigate the complexities of competition class actions effectively.