Antitrust, Consumer Protection & Distribution
The Antitrust, Consumer Protection and Distribution SLG welcomes all DRI Commercial Litigation Committee members with an interest in antitrust, consumer protection and/or distribution issues, whether such areas constitute a significant
portion of a member’s practice. The SLG’s main goals are to provide a forum for the exchange of information on these subjects for DRI members and to provide an opportunity for networking with other DRI members who share
similar interests.
Business Torts and Contract Litigation
The Business Torts and Contract Litigation SLG focuses on litigated matters involving unfair competition, breaches of fiduciary duty, trade secrets, non-competition agreements, shareholder derivative claims, business defamation and
contract disputes.
Class Actions
The Class Actions SLG seeks to create a forum for class action lawyers who practice predominantly on the defense side to exchange ideas, keep each other abreast of significant developments in the law or the practice, find ways to weigh in on class
action reform efforts at the state and federal level, and develop speaking and publication opportunities at DRI events.
Financial Services Litigation
This SLG focuses on commercial litigation related to financial institutions. Consumer financial services matters arise in the context of single and multi-plaintiff actions, as well as enforcement activities by federal and state regulators and
attorneys general. Such disputes commonly involve allegations related to loan originations, mortgage servicing, credit reporting, debt collection, loan terms, and disparate treatment by lenders. Our members also include creditors’ rights
attorneys who assist institutions with collecting debts, as well as bankruptcy lawyers who litigate within adversary proceedings or objections to discharge.
Pretrial Practice and Procedure
The Pretrial Practice and Procedure SLG looks to benefit all members of the Commercial Litigation Committee. The SLG’s objective is to serve as a resource for all DRI members to obtain updates regarding developments in pretrial
practice and procedure, and to provide a forum for the presentation and discussion of pretrial practice and procedure topics including, but not limited to pretrial case management, electronic discovery, protective orders, spoliation of evidence,
and trial tactics.