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5th Advanced Forum on Defending and ManagingAutomotive Product Liability LitigationTuesday, June 26 to Wednesday, June 27, 2012
Hilton Suites Chicago – Magnificent Mile, Chicago, IL
Drawn from the best that the bar, the bench, and the industry have to offer. A new paradigm in automotive products liability has emerged. Be a part of the one event that will prepare the industry for this metamorphosis. Supreme Court’s newest decisions on preemption and personal jurisdiction….seat belt restraints….side curtain air bags….tire claims….unintended acceleration…..electronic reporting system….legislation addressing distraction issues...Daubert challenges…class action claims….The list goes on and on. Corporate attorneys and outside counsel for auto manufacturers and component part suppliers must find ways to reduce the cost of litigation while simultaneously dealing with the challenges of product recalls, class action claims, the increased cost in litigation product liability cases, and the rise in social media postings. In response, American Conference Institute is proud to introduce its 5th installment of the essential defense summit that shapes the future of products liability strategies for leading litigators and in-house counsel in the automotive industry: Defending and Managing AUTOMOTIVE PRODUCT LIABILITY LITGATION. Through a faculty of distinguished in-house counsel from Isuzu, Kia, U-Haul, Toyota, Bridgestone, TK Holdings (Takata), Nissan, Bombardier, Hyundai, Chrysler, Delphi Automotive and many others, leading outside defense counsel, as well renowned federal and state jurists, this conference will provide even the most seasoned automotive lawyers with clarity and certainty with respect to today’s key issues crucial to mounting a rigorous and complete defense. BE A PART OF THIS ESSENTIAL DEFENSE SUMMIT THAT SHAPES THE FUTURE OF PRODUCTS LIABILITY STRATEGIES IN THE YEAR AHEAD FOR LEADING LITIGATORS AND IN-HOUSE COUNSEL PLUS, BE SURE TO REGISTER FOR THE PRE-CONFERENCE MASTER CLASS ON JUNE 25 and 26: A. Going on the Attack When Defending Against Class Actions in the Automotive Context, June 25, 3:00 – 6:00 pm B. In-House Perspectives on Selection and Evaluation of Outside Counsel: June 26, 7:30 – 9:30 am Register now by calling 888-224-2480, faxing your registration form to 877-927-1563 or registering online at www.AmericanConference.com/Automotive Sponsored By:
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Accreditation:Hilton Suites Chicago – Magnificent Mile Chicago, IL Accreditation will be sought in those jurisdictions requested by the registrants which have continuing education requirements. Th is course is identified as nontransitional for the purposes of CLE accreditation. ACI certifies that the activity has been approved for CLE credit by the New York State Continuing Legal Education Board in the amount of 15.5 hours. An additional 3.5 credit hours will apply to workshop A and an additional 2.0 credit hours will apply to workshop B. ACI certifies that this activity has been approved for CLE credit by the State Bar of California in the amount of 12.75 hours. An additional 3.0 credit hours will apply to workshop A and an additional 2.0 credit hours will apply to workshop B.You are required to bring your state bar number to complete the appropriate state forms during the conference. CLE credits are processed in 4-8 weeks aft er a conference is held. ACI has a dedicated team which processes requests for state approval. Please note that event accreditation varies by state and ACI will make every effort to process your request.Questions about CLE credits for your state? Visit our online CLE Help Center at www.americanconference.com/CLE |
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