Food Safety Regulatory Compliance
February 8th, 2012
in Food and Beverage |
By the date of this conference the Food Safety Modernization Act will have been in effect for almost 1½ years. To date, the FDA has already been very proactive in releasing guidance and implementing regulations under several sections of the Act addressing new dietary ingredients for the dietary supplement industry, administrative detention of food, food imports andfacility registration suspension, with more action mandated by way of implementation over the coming months.
Attendees of ACI’s 3rd Advanced Summit on Food Safety Regulatory Compliance will be provided with an in-depth overview and examination of actions taken by each of FDA’s six FSMA “implementation teams,” as well as with insights and practical advice from in-house counsel, food safety executives and expert regulatory attorneys on how proposed and implemented changes under the FSMA will impact your company’s day-to-day operations as well as your food safety, regulatory and compliance programs.
With so many changes afoot, now is the time for food manufacturers, retailers, distributors, suppliers, servers and restaurants to benchmark with colleagues regarding how industry food safety and compliance policies can and should be updated in order to remain compliant with the law.
Also, gain updates on how to confront the “evergreen” food safety, compliance and regulatory challenges faced by food manufacturers, as the following topics are addressed:
- Recall execution
- Inspections, both foreign and domestic
- Food tracking and tracing
- Distribution and supply chain liability
- How to respond to government inquiries
Although we are still in the process of developing this year’s agenda in response to updates to the law under the Food Safety Modernization Act, in our continuous effort to improve the quality of our programs and offer you the best value, ACI is pleased to accept your topic and panel suggestions as well as speaker nominations for the 2012 program. Please contact Sunsieray McCall, Industry Manager, Food, Beverage and Consumer Products ats.mccall@americanconference.com with any content related suggestions or for speaking opportunities.
Construction Litigation
February 7th, 2012
in Litigation |
Led by an unparalleled faculty of in-house counsel, insurance professionals, top litigators and renowned jurists, ACI’s premier CONSTRUCTION LITIGATION conference will shape the future of the industry for today’s leading professionals.
The issues facing the construction industry have never been as complex as they are now. The economy has severely hampered new project development and the completion of existing projects, bankruptcies and collapsed companies have become obstacles to getting paid, and parent companies, insurers and sureties are being brought into claims just for their deep pockets. With every dollar essentially being worth more, construction litigation is on the rise. Industry players have never been so reliant on their attorneys to help keep their companies above water.
With a multitude of various players involved in every project, determining the cause of delays and defects can often seem impossible. Add this to the layers and layers of insurance coverage and the factors involved in litigating and resolving construction cases just become more complex.
The ability to understand and navigate these various issues are essential elements to handling construction cases. With all of these factors, counsel are fighting an uphill battle from the very start. As such, there has never been a more important time for the industry to convene and trade valuable pointers and insights on the most current strategies and techniques for defending and managing construction litigation.
In response, American Conference Institute is proud to introduce its premier installment of the essential forum that will shape the future of litigation strategies for attorneys, in-house counsel from companies working as builders, general contractors, owners, subcontractors and design professionals, claims professionals and counsel from insurance companies:National Advanced Conference on CONSTRUCTION LITIGATION. Renowned judges, leading outside counsel and in-house professionals will provide even the most seasoned professionals with the clarity and certainty needed to remain ahead of the curve on today’s key issues needed to vigorously represent your clients.
This conference offers unique opportunities for law fi rm litigators to learn from some of the best in the industry and for in-house counsel and risk managers to gain expertise in evaluating litigation strategies and bring valuable tactics back to their legal departments. The event will also offer tremendous networking opportunities with senior practitioners in the field.
Fire and Casualty Claims and Litigation
February 6th, 2012
in Insurance & Reinsurance |
ACI’s Fire & Casualty Claims and Litigation conference is an unparalleled opportunity to get up to speed on changes and updates in NFPA 921, evidentiary standards, and science while networking with scores of in house counsel, claims managers and risk adjusters.
Latest version of NFPA 921’s negative corpus rule….changes, updates and amendments to NFPA 921….fraud and arson…..selection and credentialing of cause and origin experts…..exclusionary causes….costly preliminary investigations….electrical damages… fire loss…product defect…..construction defect….the list goes on and on.
Recent developments to the NFPA standards and regulations have changed the fi re & casualty claims and litigation landscape. Now more than ever, attorneys need to be up to date with changes and amendments to NFPA 921. ACI’s lauded Fire & Casualty Claims and Litigation Conference, through its leading panel of origin and cause experts, will keep you apprised of the nuances and complexities of NFPA standards and regulations and answer the key questions of how will the negative corpus rule preclude a cause and origin investigation based on elimination and what credentials must cause and origin experts have in order to successful defend against aDaubert challenge.
To complicate matters further, often the first responders to a scene will fail to properly preserve evidence resulting in evidence spoliation. This conference will help you identify the unique issues as they relate to a fire scene (including how to identify a red herring when a critical piece of evidence is removed), establish a valid defense of lack of notice as a subrogation defendant, and draft a motion to exclude evidence and request instructions when exclusions are denied.
This is the premier Fire & Casualty summit that will shape the future of the industry’s claims and litigation strategies for leading litigators and in house professionals. This event is a must-attend event for cause and origin experts, insurance professionals and outside counsel involved with fire & casualty claims & litigation cases. You will not want to miss this unparalleled opportunity to obtain up-to-the-minute information and critical advice from the nation’s leading scientific and legal experts.
Brain Injury Litigation Summit
February 5th, 2012
in Healthcare |
Be a part of the nation’s premier brain injury conference and gain key updates on current and emerging litigation trends and the standard of care while networking with insurance, hospital and hospital professionals
Jury verdicts for brain injury litigation claims are on the rise and can range in the $10-$16 million. With so much at stake, it is essential for both plaintiff and defense attorneys and in-house insurance and hospital professionals to remain abreast of all that is happening in the brain injury litigation landscape.
Attend ACI’s Premier Summit on Brain Injury Litigation and hear from an unparalleled medical and legal faculty that will provide new tips and strategies for establishing causation/alternative causation theories and developing a solid case from the very beginning stages of litigation. Learn how to craft courtroom strategies for effective jury communication, use cutting edge technology for demonstrative evidence, interview engaging and knowledgeable medical expert witnesses, and assess the monetary value of your case.
Recently, there has been a surge in mild to moderate traumatic brain injury litigation. Because of this shift in focus, it is essential for outside counsel to learn how to detect mild to moderate traumatic brain injury, understand subtle nuances and wade through sophisticated medical terminology. Our panel of leading medical and legal experts will guide you through the complex medical terms associated with mild to moderate traumatic brain injury. No longer is the MRI/CAT scan the only game in town in detecting and imaging a brain injury. Experts in the field will explain the science behind the current and emerging neuroimaging tests to detect mild to moderate TBI that are shaking the industry and creating controversy. Outside counsel will benefit from a thorough review of these neuroimaging tests and determine which are worth spending the cost up front and which are “junk science.”
Furthermore, pre-trial costs can reach in the six figures making it vital for outside counsel to have the necessary tools to assess the monetary value of the case before hand in order to maximize the strength of the case. Telling the jury the extent of the brain injury through use of demonstrative evidence such as 3D animation and brain slicing video has become the norm. This costly method can be effective and useful if the right medical expert witness can testify, deconstruct complex medical terms and engage with the jury. Learn how to wade through the myriad of choices out there in terms of demonstrative evidence and which will add value to your case.
PLUS, add value to your attendance by also registering for the Post-Conference Strategy Sessions on the Intersection of Law & Science:
- Successfully Litigating a Brain Injury Case from Start to Finish
- Sound Discovery Practices Related to Depositions, Social Media, Expert Witnesses and Lay Witnesses
This event is a premier, must-attend event for outside counsel, medical professionals, and insurance professionals involved with brain injury litigation cases. You will not want to miss this unparalleled opportunity to obtain up-to-the-minute information and critical advice from the nation’s leading medical and legal experts.
3rd Annual Chemical Products Liability and Environmental Litigation
February 4th, 2012
in Energy & Resources |
Get ahead of crisis situations and protect the company before disaster strikes. Arm yourself with effective strategies and critical information to master strategic communications and crisis management.
Take advantage of the unparalleled opportunities now available to learn lessons from the beginning stages of Gulf Oil Spill litigation and the Supreme Court’s holding on the AEP climate change case. The past year’s events have made it clear that it is imperative to have plans in place to manage catastrophic events.
ACI has responded to the needs of the industry by creating the Chemical Products Liability and Environmental Litigation conference, now in its third year. This essential litigation forum is designed to educate practitioners—both in-house and outside counsel—on the leading trends in chemical products liability and environmental litigation.
There is no other conference available that not only addresses pressing changes in the industry that impact litigation, but also provides practical information to bolster your practice, the cutting-edge information about emerging areas of concern, and an opportunity to hear insights from esteemed jurists from throughout the country.
Join experts from AkzoNobel, Chevron, Chevron Phillips Chemical Co., Dow AgroSciences, Dow Chemical, Georgia Gulf Corp., Occidental Chemical Corp., PPG Industries Praxair, Shell Oil, Sunoco, and many more, as they discuss the hottest topics in chemical products liability and environmental litigation, including:
- Preparing for the future of climate change litigation post-Connecticut v. AEP
- Learning from the Deepwater Horizon to mitigate risk and damages in litigation over catastrophic events
- Protecting the company by mastering strategic communications and crisis management
- Learning from Louisiana legacy oilfield contamination cases to mitigate long-term risk in fracking operations
- Bolstering defense strategy by defeating arguments of exposure and causal nexus to injury
- Optimizing settlement strategies using the Dukes decision to your advantage
- Maintaining ethical standards when settling multiparty cases
Plus, benefit from the opportunity to hear from 6 state and federal court judges as they discuss important elements of litigation, including Daubert motions and discovery challenges. Ensure you are prepared to tackle emerging litigation trends and challenges at this unique and important event. Last year, this event almost sold out; ensure that you can attend this event by reserving your space now.
Foreign Corrupt Practices Act
February 3rd, 2012
in Anti-Corruption / FCPA, Regulatory & Compliance |
Reserve your seat today for the most advanced and comprehensive FCPA event on the market. Now in its 27th successful year, ACI’s National Conference on the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act will once again provide advanced and practical insights on the latest FCPA cases, global anti-corruption compliance strategies and unparalleled networking opportunities.
Updated with new panels and speakers the New York agenda promises to deliver more opportunities for benchmarking and practical learning.
The conference will open with the hallmark “FCPA Year in Review Panel” and breakdown of the latest cases including Lindsey Manufacturing. A Q&A discussion will follow and provide delegates with the unique opportunity to engage in a dialogue with the US DOJ and SEC on FCPA enforcement and compliance.
RETHINK FCPA COMPLIANCE
Learn how innovative global organizations have gone beyond the standard FCPA compliance program. Industry leaders will share practical pointers on how they have developed cost-conscious and innovative FCPA compliance strategies.
NEW FOR NEW YORK PROGRAM:
- Legislative reform of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act
- FCPA compliance and risk management for private equity firms and hedge funds
Benefit from advanced discussions on:
- Detecting bribery schemes, high risk structures, hidden parties and other questionable transactions
- Auditing and testing your anti-corruption compliance program
- Disclosing post Dodd-Frank: Balancing whistle-blower, defense and corporate governance obligations
- Contrasting NPAs, DPAs and plea agreements
- How to achieve the right level of control and supervision in joint-venture arrangements
- Developing more effective internal controls to support your compliance initiatives
- Lessons learned from the Lindsey decision
- Designing risk-based third party auditing and monitoring strategies
Complete your conference experience with these acclaimed interactive Working Groups:
A. The Fundamentals of FCPA Compliance: The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act Demystified
B. Gifts, Entertainment and Hospitality in High Risk Markets: A Practical Guide on What you Can, and Can’t Do
C. Sharpening Your Third-Party FCPA Due Diligence Program to Better Target Your Risks
D. FCPA Internal Investigations: A Complete Guide on How to Set up, Manage and Conduct Thorough Internal Investigations into Bribery Allegations
Come prepared with your most pressing compliance questions and take advantage of this unique opportunity to join in discussions with industry leaders and senior government officials that shape best practices and the anti-corruption industry.
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PTO Procedures Under The America Invents Act
February 2nd, 2012
in Hatch-Waxman |
Learn the “Ins and Outs” of New PTO Procedures and
When They Are Best Utilized.
In response to the many questions surrounding these procedures and their mode of utilization, ACI has designed this conference on PTO Procedures under the America Invents Act to serve as your practical and tactical guide for PTO practice post- Patent Reform. An all star faculty comprised of top PTO practitioners, in-house patent counsel, and high ranking PTO officials will walk you through the challenges associated with anticipated regulations; the new priority landscape; supplemental proceedings; post-issuance procedures, including post grant review and inter partes review; and estoppel. They will help you develop the strategies that you need to assess your options within the scope of patent reform and when the utilization of these new procedures makes the most sense.
To enhance and complete your conference experience, we are pleased to offer the following training and strategy sessions:
• Patent Reform Boot Camp for PTO Practice: Laying the Foundation for New and Amended PTO Procedures under the America Invents Act will provide you with the legal and regulatory backdrop for the new and amended procedures discussed in the main conference; and
• The Master Class on Parallel Proceedings: Strategies for Preserving Causes of Action and Your Case in Chief in Multiple and Simultaneous Forums will provide pointers and tactics for simultaneous patent challenges before the PTO, Federal Courts and even the ITC.
Reserve Your Place Now At This Critical and Essential Cross- Industry Patent Reform Event
Clearly, this the patent reform conference that every patent lawyer with dealings before the PTO- or for that matter federal district court cannot afford to miss.
Residential Mortgage Litigation and Regulatory Enforcement
February 1st, 2012
in Litigation |
With a renewed regulatory focus stemming from the implementation of the CFPB, residential mortgage litigation is more prominent than ever. The authority of the state Attorneys General continues to expand to enforce the new regulations, and it is critical that both in-house and outside counsel remain up-to-date on emerging borrower and investor claims as well as ongoing state and federal investigations. Defending against fair lending claims under TILA and SCRA, mitigating loss in loan servicing and responding to allegations of HAMP and MERS violations, and attacking the latest bankruptcy claims are all key.
In response, American Conference Institute is pleased to announce its 8th National Forum on Residential Mortgage Litigation & Regulatory Enforcement. Our unparalleled faculty of regulatory and enforcement officials, renowned jurists, expert in-house counsel, and leading outside counsel will provide you insights and strategies tailored to defend against new claims and adapt to the evolving regulatory landscape. Topics will include:
- Adapting to evolving state and federal regulatory initiatives in light of new regulations under the CFPB
- A look at the latest investor claims and regulatory initiatives in capital markets litigation
- Legal and compliance strategies for preventing and defending against TILA and SCRA claims
- Responding to allegations of HAMP and MERS violations and minimizing risk through proper procedures and loss mitigation strategies
- Navigating the foreclosure litigation process and foreclosure mediation programs, including standing and compliance issues, proof of MERS assignments, and refuting claims of loan documentation error
- Combating the use of bankruptcy as a borrower tool
- Prevailing against the latest bankruptcy litigation claims
- Managing and defending against residential mortgage class actions
Plus, register for the Pre-Conference In-Depth Focus Sessions
A | Residential Mortgage Litigation Focus on the Hotbed of California
B | Defending and Managing Claims/Class Actions in an Unrivaled Litigious Environment
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Brain Injury Litigation Summit
January 31st, 2012
in Legal Conferences, Litigation |
Jury verdicts for brain injury litigation claims are on the rise and can range in the $10-$16 million. With so much at stake, it is essential for both plaintiff and defense attorneys and in-house insurance and hospital professionals to remain abreast of all that is happening in the brain injury litigation landscape.
Attend ACI’s Premier Summit on Brain Injury Litigation and hear from an unparalleled medical and legal faculty that will provide new tips and strategies for establishing causation/alternative causation theories and developing a solid case from the very beginning stages of litigation. Learn how to craft courtroom strategies for effective jury communication, use cutting edge technology for demonstrative evidence, interview engaging and knowledgeable medical expert witnesses, and assess the monetary value of your case.
Recently, there has been a surge in mild to moderate traumatic brain injury litigation. Because of this shift in focus, it is essential for outside counsel to learn how to detect mild to moderate traumatic brain injury, understand subtle nuances and wade through sophisticated medical terminology. Our panel of leading medical and legal experts will guide you through the complex medical terms associated with mild to moderate traumatic brain injury. No longer is the MRI/CAT scan the only game in town in detecting and imaging a brain injury. Experts in the field will explain the science behind the current and emerging neuroimaging tests to detect mild to moderate TBI that are shaking the industry and creating controversy. Outside counsel will benefit from a thorough review of these neuroimaging tests and determine which are worth spending the cost up front and which are “junk science.”
Furthermore, pre-trial costs can reach in the six figures making it vital for outside counsel to have the necessary tools to assess the monetary value of the case before hand in order to maximize the strength of the case. Telling the jury the extent of the brain injury through use of demonstrative evidence such as 3D animation and brain slicing video has become the norm. This costly method can be effective and useful if the right medical expert witness can testify, deconstruct complex medical terms and engage with the jury. Learn how to wade through the myriad of choices out there in terms of demonstrative evidence and which will add value to your case.
PLUS, add value to your attendance by also registering for the Post-Conference Strategy Sessions on the Intersection of Law & Science:
- Successfully Litigating a Brain Injury Case from Start to Finish
- Sound Discovery Practices Related to Depositions, Social Media, Expert Witnesses and Lay Witnesses
This event is a premier, must-attend event for outside counsel, medical professionals, and insurance professionals involved with brain injury litigation cases. You will not want to miss this unparalleled opportunity to obtain up-to-the-minute information and critical advice from the nation’s leading medical and legal experts.
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Construction Litigation
January 30th, 2012
in Legal Conferences, Litigation |
Led by an unparalleled faculty of in-house counsel, insurance professionals, top litigators and renowned jurists, ACI’s premier CONSTRUCTION LITIGATION conference will shape the future of the industry for today’s leading professionals.
The issues facing the construction industry have never been as complex as they are now. The economy has severely hampered new project development and the completion of existing projects, bankruptcies and collapsed companies have become obstacles to getting paid, and parent companies, insurers and sureties are being brought into claims just for their deep pockets. With every dollar essentially being worth more, construction litigation is on the rise. Industry players have never been so reliant on their attorneys to help keep their companies above water.
With a multitude of various players involved in every project, determining the cause of delays and defects can often seem impossible. Add this to the layers and layers of insurance coverage and the factors involved in litigating and resolving construction cases just become more complex.
The ability to understand and navigate these various issues are essential elements to handling construction cases. With all of these factors, counsel are fighting an uphill battle from the very start. As such, there has never been a more important time for the industry to convene and trade valuable pointers and insights on the most current strategies and techniques for defending and managing construction litigation.
In response, American Conference Institute is proud to introduce its premier installment of the essential forum that will shape the future of litigation strategies for attorneys, in-house counsel from companies working as builders, general contractors, owners, subcontractors and design professionals, claims professionals and counsel from insurance companies:National Advanced Conference on CONSTRUCTION LITIGATION. Renowned judges, leading outside counsel and in-house professionals will provide even the most seasoned professionals with the clarity and certainty needed to remain ahead of the curve on today’s key issues needed to vigorously represent your clients.
This conference offers unique opportunities for law fi rm litigators to learn from some of the best in the industry and for in-house counsel and risk managers to gain expertise in evaluating litigation strategies and bring valuable tactics back to their legal departments. The event will also offer tremendous networking opportunities with senior practitioners in the field.
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