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SUMMARY:Where in the world should we start? Defective products and collec
 tive redress in an age of global supply chains
DESCRIPTION:Class actions and other collective redress procedures now exi
 st around the world\, but the differences and variety are important\, pa
 rticularly between the US and EU models. When product recalls occur or a
 llegations of defect are made\, consumers may clamour for compensation i
 n many jurisdictions at once. Our panellists will debate the best approa
 ches for both manufacturers and consumers caught in such situations\, as
 king how the differences between jurisdictions can affect strategy. Wher
 e is a consumer most likely to be compensated fully and quickly? Where i
 s a manufacturer most likely to be treated fairly? Where will the courts
  provide the greatest access to consumer claims for compensation? Will t
 hey permit extraterritorial claims? Whose claims will be included and wh
 at kinds of claims can be included? Will the court screen out frivolous 
 claims or encourage early settlement? Is discovery available where neces
 sary? Do cost and fee rules determine strategy? In light of these consid
 erable differences among jurisdictions\, how should the parties move tow
 ards resolution?
LOCATION:Room C3.6\, Convention Centre\, Level 3
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