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« Older EntriesAUTOMOTIVE PRODUCT LIABILITY LITIGATION
October 29th, 2008
in Litigation |
Expert Defense Strategies for Singled-Out Vehicles and Media-Focused Issues
14 experienced in-house attorneys from these companies:
Chrysler • Ford • General Motors • Honda • Mazda • Mitsubishi
Bridgestone • Continental Tire • Goodyear • Michelin
…as well as leading litigators and jurists will help you:
• MANAGE the exorbitant cost of defending cases and EVALUATE which cases to settle
and which to prepare for trial
• ENSURE document/e-discovery and evidence preservation don’t undermine the defense’s
case on the merits
• EXAMINE the current viability of the preemption defense
• COORDINATE cross-border product litigation
• PUT plaintiffs to the test in crashworthiness cases and EXAMINE liability issues associated with glass glazing and ESC
• PREPARE and DEFEND Daubert challenges and FIND qualified and reliable biomechanical and accident reconstruction witnesses
• DETERMINE whether EDR data will have an impact on your defense
• OVERCOME juror sympathy for plaintiffs and bias against auto manufacturers
• MEET post-sale responsibilities and INSTITUTE an adequate recall campaign
• MINIMIZE the risk of punitive damages and RESPOND to the rise in compensatory verdicts
Be a part of the essential defense forum
that will shape the future of products liability
strategies for leading litigators and in-house
counsel in the automotive industry
Glass glazing…faulty fuel tanks…seat belt suits involving child fatalities…
SUV death cases and engine fires…rollover victims…collapsible seat suits…park-toreverse
defects…The list goes on and on. It’s no secret that these and other recent
auto product liability verdicts, decisions, and developments have a significant
impact on a manufacturer’s bottom line. But in defending and managing these
high-risk auto product claims, defense counsel face a distinct uphill battle.
Organized, well-connected, and effective plaintiff attorneys are filing (in a broad
brush manner) large numbers of lawsuits/theories and seeing what sticks, with the
sheer volume of cases alone placing a huge burden on defense resources. Plus, there
is an overwhelming natural sympathy for catastrophically injured (often blameless)
plaintiffs. And juror bias against auto manufacturers is at an all time high,
including intolerance of virtually any risk of harm or malfunction and the
assumption that given advancements in vehicle safety features, any serious injury as
a result of an accident means that there must have been something wrong with the
vehicle. Plus, some judges decline to dismiss frivolous cases, supervise antics of
counsel, and/or exclude poor plaintiff witnesses. Lastly, there is an extreme
disparity in venue, with many being particularly difficult for corporate defendants.
With these factors putting defense counsel behind the 8-ball from the very start,
there is simply no room for error in defending and managing these claims. In
response, the American Conference Institute is proud to introduce its premiere
installment of the essential defense forum that will shape 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 14 distinguished in-house counsel, leading
outside defense counsel, as well as 11 renowned 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.
PLUS, add value to your attendance (and earn CLE-Ethics credit)
by also registering for the Master Class:
Asbestos Friction Product Claims: Preparing for New Theories of Liability,
Challenging Causation Experts, and Defeating Cases Built on Junk Science
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Subprime Litigation & Enforcement
October 28th, 2008
in Litigation |
Winning Legal Strategies for Responding to the Newest Securities, Investor and Borrower Actions
Senior in-house counsel, top litigators and key regulators will provide
new legal developments and practical information on:
• Preparing for the newest securities fraud litigation front
• Strategies for calculating damages and potential liability in class actions
• Responding to AG investigations and enforcement actions
• Crafting workable settlements with states, federal agencies
and consumer advocates
• Reducing exposure in community and municipality lawsuits
• Workarounds for the ever-increasing foreclosure moratoriums
As the subprime/credit crisis permeates every corner of the economy, the
stakes are getting higher and higher for lenders, servicers, investors and
issuers of mortgage-backed securities. With all eyes on the industry, it is
more important than ever that you remain up-to-date on the emerging claims and
potential liabilities as fewer and fewer are left to blame for past industry practices.
By attending American Conference Institute’s 3RD NATIONAL SUBPRIME
LITIGATION AND ENFORCEMENT FORUM, you will gain the latest
insight from industry litigation experts on
• Defense strategies in servicing litigation
• Working with the “new” plaintiffs to reduce exposure in municipality
and community lawsuits
• Prevailing in stock drop, inadequate disclosure and securitization claims
• Solutions in busted deal litigation
• Strategies for keeping legal costs down during times of increased litigation
We have assembled top litigation in-house counsel including Capital One, Credit
Suisse, Deutsche Bank, Wachovia, Select Portfolio and other insiders. Along
with key regulators and seasoned outside counsel, these industry veterans will
bring you the critical insights and practical strategies you need to protect your
client in this complex arena. We’re sure you’ll agree it’s two days out of the office
extremely well spent!
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MANAGING LEGAL RISKS IN CLINICAL TRIALS FOR MEDICAL DEVICES
October 27th, 2008
in Pharmaceuticals / Biotech / Life Sciences |
A key event uniquely designed to address the concerns, challenges and
questions that arise during a medical device clinical trial
Leading in-house counsel, government enforcement officers and regulators,
and expert attorneys in the field will help you to:
• NAVIGATE post-FDAAA expansion of registry and results databanks
• ASSURE integrity in research protocols when seeking Medicare coverage and
reimbursement for items and services
• NEGOTIATE and DRAFT key provisions in clinical trial agreements, including
publication and IP rights and indemnification
• AVOID impropriety and conflicts during device clinical trial recruitment
• EXPEDITE and STREAMLINE the IRB review process to get studies off the ground
quicker while maintaining ethics standards
• INSULATE the trial from liability through compliant post-market studies and policies
• ENSURE investigator compliance with CDRH regulations
• PRODUCE meaningful data and protect the rights of subjects when conducting
international clinical trials
The one forum devoted exclusively to addressing
the challenges Medical Device companies face
when initiating and operating clinical trials
The most crucial and sensitive element when developing a new
medical device is the clinical trial. Besides the expense, possible
liability, and time to perform, the potential risk to human
subjects is staggering. As a result, both government enforcers
and state mandated ethics committees closely scrutinize every
device clinical trial. Finally, market viability would be lost
without approval by CMS for human subjects.
Throughout the clinical trial, medical device manufacturers face
frequent and occasionally overwhelming roadblocks, including
patient recruitment, maintaining costs, observing protocol, and
ensuring investigator compliance with both their obligations
from the trial and CDRH regulations. As trials continue to
develop overseas, medical device companies are faced with
additional legal and regulatory complications resulting from
managing sites and CROs abroad. Post trial, the challenges
continue, including facing post market studies and data
maintenance, and investigating off label uses for the devices.
The device industry is still struggling to comply with the new
FDAAA regulations and many trial administrators are still
trying to decipher what exactly they are obligated to do. With
government regulators honing in on the device industry’s
practices, the general consensus within the industry is that their
scrutiny is only beginning. The industry will continue to face
more reporting requirements, additional registries and levels of
review, and increased safety requirements designed to protect
patients.
In response, the American Conference Institute has specifically
designed its Clinical Trials for Medical Device conference to
provide you with an in-depth examination of the complex
questions which arise from a medical device clinical trial. This
conference features representatives from the CDRH who will
provide up-to-date insights on the government’s enforcement
priorities and trends. In addition, esteemed in-house
professionals and practicing litigators will explore common
mistakes and missteps that arise in a clinical trial, and offer
solutions as to how to operate large and small scale device trials
with a minimum of problems.
Add value to your attendance by taking advantage of our
interactive and in-depth Boot Camp: Drafting a
Comprehensive Clinical Trial Agreement: Mastering
Agreement Language from Inception to Implementation. The
workshop will be a hands on drafting class designed to avoid
potential disputes or questions arising between sponsors and
providers, and offer strategies to maximize agreement
negotiations.
In addition to networking opportunities, the conference will
offer essential sessions that offer a clear path for guiding your
business through this uncertain time of unparalleled government
examination.
2nd Annual POSITIONING THE CLASS ACTION DEFENSE FOR EARLY SUCCESS
October 27th, 2008
in Litigation |
Expert Insights from the Nation’s Top Class Action Litigators on Winning
the Case Early By Utilizing Aggressive Defense Strategies
The surge in class action activity – and the high risks that companies face –
makes it vital that defense counsel achieve early and advantageous disposition
of this litigation. Preeminent class action defense practitioners will provide
specific, tactical strategies on how to:
• SHOW that your adversary has not met proof burdens on the
“reliance” issue
• COUNTER voluminous discovery requests and USE the discovery
process to obtain all relevant information and documents while still
keeping it cost-effective for your client
• MITIGATE the prejudice of plaintiff counsel’s improper use of expert
testimony at the class certification stage
• EXAMINE clauses that place your clients in the best (and worst)
position to submit disputes to class arbitration
• POSITION your case in a way that ensures you can elect to negotiate
a reasonable settlement before exorbitant fees are incurred
• FOREGO settlement and TAKE the case to trial and favorable verdict
An all-star faculty — the leaders in class action defense — will provide
unique “insider know-how” on utilizing effective defense strategies to
challenge the plaintiff ’s case and secure an early victory for your client.
Since CAFA was enacted, there has been a 72% increase in overall federal class action activity for comparable periods in 2001 and 2007, including a dramatic increase in the number of diversity class actions filed (reported in the Federal Judicial Center’s 4th Interim Report to the Judicial Conference Advisory Committee on Civil Rules). This surge in activity comes at a time when class action litigation had already been established as one of the most debilitating attacks on corporate America. In addition to the direct costs of the litigation, there is also a huge collateral impact on company resources and public image as the case drags on.
In spite of this, many companies have been slow to realize that a combative strategy may be the best possible recourse. In order to counter the ongoing attacks by plaintiff attorneys, taking an uncompromising approach to winning the case is the best strategy for defendants and their counsel.
To aid you in creating the defense strategy that works best for your client, American Conference Institute has assembled the nation’s top class action defense litigators to provide you with specific, tactical strategies for achieving early and advantageous disposition of class action litigation at ACI’s 2nd Annual Defense Counsel Summit on POSITIONING THE CLASS ACTION DEFENSE FOR EARLY SUCCESS.
This is the only event where you will learn powerful techniques for defending class actions from the masters of the defense bar. They will guide you through every step of mounting a zealous defense, including tactics for early discovery, Daubert challenges, defenses against class certification, and arguing the case at trial. In addition, a special “View From the Bench” session led by renowned jurists with extensive experience in class actions will give you a rare insider look at the evidence and arguments that turn cases one way or the other as they make critical determinations on crucial matters such as class certification.
Plus, expertly navigate the “who,” “what,” “when” and “why” of class actions and derive greater satisfaction from the main conference by also attending the pre-conference workshop:
A Primer on Class Actions: The Players, Procedures, Laws, and Litigation
Oct. 27, 9:00 A.M. To 12:00 P.M.
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Femtocells 2008 Summit
October 27th, 2008
in Telecoms & Technology |
Maximize Wireless Coverage and Capacity while Capitalizing on New Service
Opportunities at THE Premier Event for Femtocell Thought-Leaders!
Enhance your Mobile Broadband Capabilities and Achieve Capex
and Opex Savings by:
• Quantifying the real femtocell opportunities and challenges
• Leveraging the results of carrier trial femtocell deployments
• Evaluating the importance of network architecture standardization
and its impact on market penetration
• Overcoming the legal and regulatory obstacles surrounding
femtocells deployments
• Implementing strategies to subsidize or reduce costs within the supply chain
• Effectively integrating femtocells with the macro network and ensuring
end-to-end QoS
• Communicating the value proposition of femtocells to the consumer –
establishing viable distribution and marketing strategies
• Planning for the evolution to enterprise-grade femtocells products
The value proposition for femtocells is enticing. As fixed-mobile substitution persists,
and consumers increasingly adopt bandwidth hungry high-speed data services,
femtocells are a low cost solution for wireless carriers to enhance their networks’
coverage and capacity, particularly within the home or small office environment.
Femtocells represent a new frontier; an easy plug and play offering for frustrated
consumers who struggle with dropped calls and bad reception, and a way for
wireless carriers to alleviate demand on their macro network. In addition, once
deployed, femtocells can enable a whole host of consumer value-added services
which carriers could leverage to increase ARPU, drive customer loyalty and gain
market share from cable and landline service providers.
However, there are obstacles to overcome before the value proposition for
femtocells can be realized. Business models, industry standards, interference,
regulation, and cost. These are all crucial issues hindering femtocell advancement
and deployment.
Addressing these issues in meticulous detail, and offering solutions for favorable
economics is the ACI Femtocell Summit. Taking place October 27-28, 2008,
this executive-level conference will provide not just the quality of information you
need to further your femtocell strategy, but offer invaluable networking
opportunities with the key players within the industry.
Don’t miss key presentations by industry powerhouses including Verizon
Wireless, Sprint Nextel, T-Mobile and U.S. Cellular – in addition to an
international perspective offered by TeliaSonera.
The Practical and Tactical Art of the Deal in Software Licensing Agreements
October 21st, 2008
in Telecoms & Technology |
Negotiating and drafting sophisticated agreements that achieve
business and technical goals
Gain valuable insights on handling the most complex aspects of software transactions,
including strategies on how to:
■ Address open source code in the license agreement and the effect of its inclusion
on the proprietary use of the software product
■ Minimize risk and eliminate ambiguity when negotiating
contentious contract provisions
■ Maintain control and avoid common contract pitfalls when
maneuvering in the global software market
■ Craft a precise license grant and construct terms to address intellectual property
infringement vis-à-vis warranties, limitations of liability and indemnification
■ Allocate and manage responsibility for privacy, data security protection, support,
maintenance and contract termination in the license agreement
■ Prepare and modify your negotiation strategy (and contract terms)
to accommodate emerging trends in the software marketplace
“With the filing of court documents, a philosophical debate about the proper
place for software in society has become a business dispute with the risk of
substantial consequences.”
Open Source Software Shows Its Muscle, IP Law & Business, June 3, 2008
An evergreen thorn in the side of software license negotiations is the use of open source code. An issue that must be addressed head on, companies on both sides of the table are being increasingly confronted with challenges to the use and licensing of proprietary products that contain or otherwise incorporate open source code. Coupled with the other core challenges presented by the negotiation of software licensing agreements – IP infringement, warranties, limitations on liability, indemnification, revenue recognition, product development and maintenance, and most importantly, contract termination, it is imperative to a successful negotiation that one has a process in place to preemptively anticipate, address and quickly resolve these issues when they arise.
To provide you with specific insights into how to confront these and other contentious issues, ACI has assembled an exceptional faculty, including 16 in-house representatives from the major players in this industry who will provide you with the tactical and
strategic insights you need to negotiate more lucrative, airtight agreements – whether acting as the licensor or the licensee.
Last year’s delegates expressed overwhelming satisfaction with the interactive approach of the event, including the advanced discussions surrounding a comprehensive sample software license agreement. This agreement, which will be distributed again this year, provides an all-inclusive example of how various contract provisions may be handled and addressed in the license agreement.
Expanding upon last year’s highly successful event, ACI has added three additional features to further increase the interactive components of this conference:
• Several scheduled Q&A sessions with the panelists to allow for extended questioning on various contract terms addressed during the conference
• American Law Institute’s Principles of the Law of Software Contracts, a compiled reference of the law of software transactions, will be distributed on-site and utilized by the Co-Chairs throughout the conference to highlight issues, caselaw and licensing practices you should be aware, as well as illustrate points to consider and tips for revising your
current practices in order to be in compliance with the law as generally accepted.
• A live mock negotiation between an experienced IP attorney and a senior-level licensing executive, which will provide a real-time demonstration of how common contract stumbling blocks can be addressed and resolved when you’re at the table
Add value to your experience by attending one or more of the following in-depth workshop sessions:
Software Licensing Boot Camp – A basic training licensing primer that takes a Software Licensing 101 approach, specifically designed for contract professionals and attorneys new to software licensing.
Going from Quotes to Cash – An in-depth workshop for business professionals and managers involved in the initial negotiation of the license terms and post-contract follow-up, which will provide you with insights – from both the vendor and the end user perspective – into how to avoid early contract negotiation pitfalls while also crafting legal-friendly license terms.
Negotiating, Drafting and Streamlining Your Software Licenses – A Master Class, led by a diverse panel of experienced attorneys and contract professionals who will lead you through various factual scenarios designed to present real world issues and drafting challenges commonly encountered during licensing negotiations.
3rd Annual Sports Sponsorship Advertising & IP
October 21st, 2008
in Advertising & Marketing, Regulatory & Compliance |
Safeguarding proprietary rights while maximizing profits and brand exposure
A diverse group of practitioners with extensive backgrounds
in representing sports brands, athletes, and teams will tell
you how to:
• MANAGE the investment expectations of your company
when negotiating sponsorship deals
• AVOID termination of an endorsement deal by managing
the relationship with the athletes and the brands
• IMPROVE your company’s IP protection practices based
on recent litigation decisions
• RETAIN the right level of quality control when negotiating
license agreements
• MINIMIZE the risk of infringement when reviewing blogs
and user generated content
It’s all right here! Teams, leagues, brands, and agents come together under one roof
to tell you how to best negotiate your deals and protect your assets.
This has been an exciting but challenging year for attorneys involved in every
facet of sports law, from having to grapple with athletes’ unsavory acts to the
culmination of the fantasy sports litigation in Missouri. In an era where fans can
blog about sporting events in real time and major brands invite the average
consumer to create Super Bowl spots that cost millions to run, you must ensure
that you can meet the growing demands of your organization.
At American Conference Institute’s In-House Counsel Forum on Sports
Sponsorship, Advertising, & IP, you will have the opportunity to join your peers
as they simulate parts of actual negotiations, focusing on common sticking points
such as exclusivity and royalties. You will get a real, first hand look at agent
representation and see how they work with athletes to carry out the terms of their
endorsement deals. You’ll also have the benefit of comparing your company’s
licensing and IP practices with the facts of current litigation such as the retired
players’ case, the You Tube litigation, and NHL.com’s lawsuit with MSG
regarding online video leads.
Consider your registration an all-access pass to the heated negotiations that occur
between the leagues and the networks, the brands and the athletes, and gain key
tactical strategies from the best in the business.
AUCTION RATE SECURITIES
October 21st, 2008
in Financial Services, Litigation |
Expert Strategies and Key Insights for Resolving ARS Claims
and Navigating the Evolving Regulatory Landscape
GAIN EXPERT ADVICE AND STRATEGIC INSIGHTS ON:
• Avoiding litigation and arbitration while resolving investor concerns
• Identifying the strengths and weaknesses of investor claims,
including misrepresentation and suitability
• Arguing for or against consequential damages due to ARS illiquidity
• The implications of class actions versus arbitrations for both investors
and broker-dealers
• Assessing the value of an ARS case and using this determination
to your advantage
• Preparing for emerging regulatory and enforcement initiatives
In February 2008, the Auction Rate Securities market became the latest
casualty of the subprime crisis. Corporate and individual investors
suddenly found themselves holding $330 billion of illiquid ARS, despite the
fact that many investors believed these securities to be highly liquid
investments. Within a matter of weeks, on the grounds that broker-dealers
had mislead investors about the true liquidity risks associated with the
securities, the first investor class actions and arbitrations were filed against
many of the broker-dealers that had facilitated ARS investments. Shortly
thereafter, the New York Attorney General’s office and regulatory bodies in
several states began investigating the ARS market. With no signs that the
market for ARS is likely to return anytime soon, the turmoil surrounding
these securities is likely just starting.
Given the wave of class actions and arbitrations that is expected to hit brokerdealers
in the coming months, combined with the highly uncertain
regulatory environment surrounding the ARS market, corporate and outside
counsel for broker-dealers, issuers, and investors must be prepared to protect
their clients’ interests. American Conference Institute’s Advanced Forum on
Auction Rate Securities will provide attendees with everything they need to
know to overcome the challenges and benefit from the opportunities that lie
ahead in this uncharted terrain. Our exceptional group of speakers will
provide key insights and strategic advice regarding:
• Maintaining the investor-broker/dealer relationship and avoiding litigation
• Valuating damages due to illiquidity of the ARS market
• Successfully navigating through the arbitration process for ARS claims
• Bringing and defending against claims of misrepresentation, fraud,
and suitability
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Leveraging Wireless Technology for Chronic Disease Management
October 21st, 2008
in Healthcare |
Solutions and Strategies to Encourage Patient Self-Management to Improve
Healthcare Delivery and Reduce Costs
Healthcare Practitioners – Attend this Executive-Level Summit to:
• Explore new trends in use of wireless technologies for
better chronic disease management
• Evaluate new viable economic models for reimbursement
• Learn best practices for implementing self-management programs
for diabetes and cardiac patients
• Identify cost reduction strategies for both the patients and
healthcare providers using preventative techniques
• Understand how leveraging electronic medical records
can aid in chronic disease management
• Leverage the key business drivers for establishing a mobile
healthcare strategy
As healthcare costs continue to escalate, the prevalence of chronic disease sufferers is set
to increase. The Centers for Disease Control estimate that treating chronic illness
accounts for 75% of the nation’s $1.4 trillion medical costs. As a means to not just
reduce costs and improve efficiencies, but more importantly increase the quality of care
for CD sufferers, the healthcare industry is waking up to the latent value in
mobile/wireless applications.
The omnipresent wireless technology available today represents a very real opportunity
for healthcare providers, practitioners and patients to join forces to more effectively
manage chronic disease. There are a host of applications and devices currently being
tested and trialed, yet the greatest limitation to market advancement is the absence of
widely accepted business models and reimbursement mechanisms.
American Conference Institute is proud to announce this important healthcaretechnology
event, at which industry stakeholders will gather to examine cost-saving
mobile solutions and strategies to improve healthcare delivery for chronic disease.
Gain insight from industry-thought leaders such as:
• Paul Nice, Vice President of Federal Health Programs, UnitedHealth Group
• David L. Horwitz, M.D., Ph.D., Worldwide Vice President, Clinical Affairs
and Evidence Based Medicine, LifeScan, Inc.
• Thomas L. Johnson, Executive Director, Medicaid Health Plans of America
• Lana Vukovljak, CEO, American Association of Diabetes Educators
• David Whitlinger, President and Board Chairman, Continua Health Alliance
and Director for Healthcare Device Standards at Intel Corporation
• James Mault, Ph.D., Director of New Products and Business Development,
Health Solutions Group at Microsoft Corporation
Plus, maximize your conference experience and attend the pre-conference workshop –
‘A Plan for Developing S.M.A.R.T. Patients via the Health Care Extender Model’. Learn
how you can make chronic disease management customization efficient, cost effective,
revenue-generating and satisfying to both practitioners and the patients they serve.
Resolving Disputes with Chinese Entities
October 20th, 2008
in International Trade & Defense |
negotiation | mediation | arbitration | adjudication
Minimizing Contractual Risks and Adapting Dispute Settlement Procedures
to the Chinese Legal Landscape
GAIN EXPERT INSIGHT ON HOW TO:
• Navigate through China’s administrative apparatus to resolve disputes
• Structure enforceable contracts under Chinese governing law
• Identify and prepare for the ramifications of local protectionism
and corruption
• Minimize potential for disputes over IP rights when doing business
in China
• Incorporate the new anti-monopoly law into your business agreements
• Gain access to information and evidence to support your case
• Negotiate enforceable settlements with Chinese counterparties
• Enforce judgments and arbitral awards in China and overseas
• Ensure compliance with the new Labor Contract Law when
arbitrating labor disputes
While the benefits of entering the Chinese market are great, so is the
likelihood of finding your company in a dispute with a Chinese party.
As foreign companies continue to enter the Chinese market and are
faced with a unique operating environment, disputes with Chinese individuals,
companies, or the Chinese government often arise and can be costly, timely and
complex. Moreover, once a settlement is reached, enforcing judgments and
arbitral awards is equally daunting.
To minimize the potential for disputes, you must fully understand where your
agreements are vulnerable, and how your dispute resolution clauses will be
interpreted by your Chinese counterparty. Should a dispute arise, several factors
must be considered before employing mediation, arbitration, administrative
channels or litigation. While each dispute settlement procedure poses distinct
challenges and enforcement issues, resolving disputes with Chinese counterparties
and ensuring the enforcement of awards is feasible if approached astutely.
For this one of a kind Forum on Resolving Disputes with Chinese Entities the
American Conference Institute has assembled an exceptional faculty of top
business executives, Chinese practitioners and seasoned legal minds who will
provide you with the latest strategies on preventing, managing and resolving
disputes while operating in China. Highlights from the program will include:
• Managing and understanding the reach of the Chinese government
in business disputes
• Drafting effective dispute resolution and arbitration clauses
• Arbitrating disputes in China: CIETAC rules, requirements and alternatives
• Conforming to the Chinese court system and how to litigate claims
in the People’s Court
• Applying for the recognition and enforcement of an arbitral award in China
• How to avoid disputes under the new Labor Contract Law
• Avoiding a nationalist backlash when settling disputes with Chinese companies
