Emerging Trends in Civil Sexual Assault Claims: New Exposures, New Approaches to Preventing Claims

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The law surrounding sexual assault claims is evolving rapidly. Class action suits currently threaten many large organizations; they are the fastest growing new area of civil sexual assault. This expert panel will help you understand the trends, considerations and risks, and prepare you to be able to respond effectively.

The panel will touch on:

• Civil sexual assault class actions – the residential school context and beyond
• The emergence of defamation issues in sexual assault claims
• The changing definition of sexual assault, R. v. Hutchinson
• Interplay between the criminal and civil cases
• Emerging issues plaguing institutional representatives – what you need to know to stay ahead of the trends

Faculty

Series Chair and Moderator

• Gillian T. Hnatiw, Lerners LLP

Panel

• David Butt, Barrister
• Russell Raikes, McKenzie Lake Lawyers LLP
• Kristina Reitmeier, Chief Counsel and Director, Legal Sevices, Children’s Aid Society of Toronto

Group Discounts

2-3 delegates: 25% off archived program fee
4-10 delegates: 30% off archived program fee
11+ delegates: 35% off archived program fee
Boardroom rates available.

Delivery

The video stream, including link to program materials will be sent to you via email as soon as payment is successfully processed.

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