Kenneth A. Manning, Partner, Phillips Lytle LLP to Speak at the KG’s Event

New York, NY, September 10, 2016 --(PR.com)-- The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Kenneth A. Manning, Partner, Phillips Lytle LLP will speak at the Knowledge Group’s webcast entitled: “Class Action Settlements: Hot Topics in 2016 and Beyond Live Webcast.” This event is scheduled for October 27, 2016 from 3:00pm – 5:00pm (ET).

For further details, please visit: https://theknowledgegroup.org/event-homepage/?event_id=1748

About Kenneth A. Manning
Mr. Manning is a Partner in the Litigation Practice Group at Phillips Lytle LLP, a law firm with offices located throughout New York State, Washington, D.C and Canada. As the former Litigation Administrator for the Buffalo and New York City offices, he currently leads the firm’s Class Action Team. As a veteran attorney with an engineering background, Mr. Manning has served as the class action attorney or lead counsel in prosecuting or defending a variety of State and Federal Court class action matters. Claims in these class action matters have ranged from products liability, breach of contract and fraud, to personal injuries. He has been recognized for his work in both personal injury and commercial litigation and is listed as a Leading Individual in Chambers USA, America’s Leading Lawyers for Business, and is included in the prestigious directory of The Best Lawyers in America. Mr. Manning currently serves on the New York State Bar Association’s Class Action Committee and is a frequent contributor on class action topics to local and national publications.

About Phillips Lytle LLP
Phillips Lytle LLP is a premier regional law firm that is recognized nationally for its legal excellence. With offices in New York State, Washington, DC, and Canada, our attorneys serve a multinational client base including FORTUNE 1000 companies, global and regional financial institutions, not-for-profit organizations, middle market companies, startups, entrepreneurs and individuals on important matters affecting their businesses and personal wealth.

Event Synopsis:
Class action settlements can be an effective way to manage the uncertainties and inconveniences of aggregate litigation by giving both sides the peace and predictability they desire. But settling class actions requires careful observance of certain procedures and best practices in order to obtain a settlement that will withstand scrutiny from judges and Attorneys General and survive challenges from objectors.

In this two-hour live Webcast, a panel of distinguished professionals and thought leaders brought together by The Knowledge Group will explain the fundamental aspects of class action settlements. They will provide an in-depth discussion of the hot issues in this area and will also offer best practices in effectively and successfully settling class actions.

Key topics include:

Class Action Settlements: Overview
Notable Recent Class Action Settlements
Class Action Settlement Trends
Significant Issues that May Arise
Best Practices

About The Knowledge Group /The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series

The Knowledge Group was established with the mission to produce unbiased, objective, and educational live webinars that examine industry trends and regulatory changes from a variety of different perspectives. The goal is to deliver a unique multilevel analysis of an important issue affecting business in a highly focused format. To contact or register for an event, please visit: http://theknowledgegroup.org/