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« Older EntriesThe 4th Annual Global Microfinance Investment Congress Brochure
January 31st, 2011
in Financial Services |
Welcome to the 4th annual Global Microfinance Investment Congress which, from its inception, has established itself as the premier event for investors, Microfinance Investment Vehicles (MIVs) and Microfinance Institutions (MFIs) to meet, collaborate, and share best practices for success in microfinance investing. This is where relationships are forged and deals are made. This is where you will hear thought-leaders from around the world discuss the current global market for microfinance, the latest strategies for the most appropriate allocation of capital and solutions for current overcrowding within funds.
PDF Brochure is now available for download.
Annually, this event welcomes microfinance pioneers and stakeholders from over 50 countries, who use this industry-leading event to network and share their perspectives on the commercialization of global microfinance investment opportunities. No other event offers you access to the people you need to meet to advance your microfinance investments or operations. The agenda – identified through objective market research with experts from the capital markets, institutional investors, MFIs, policy makers, microfinance networks and industry advisors – addresses the key challenges and opportunities within today’s microfinance landscape. Each session, whether you’re already engaged in microfinance investments or you’re in the initial stages of evaluating whether this is a viable investment vehicle for your portfolio, will be pertinent and of value to you.
Attend to gain invaluable insights into the fundamental issues surrounding today’s global microfinance investment markets, primarily:
- The fall out and long-term impact of reported over-indebtedness in certain regions – identifying solutions to prevent or minimize future incidences
- Emerging markets for microfinance and future investment opportunities
- The latest strategies for overcoming microfinance investment risk
- Sourcing techniques to pinpoint potential institutional and private investors
- Understanding and evaluating tools for successfully measuring social performance in microfinance
- Evaluating the impact of the rise in mobile banking on microfinance
- Developing and expanding successful tier 2 and 3 MFIs
- Discovering innovative distribution channels to advance the availability of micro insurance products and services
Don’t miss your best opportunity in 2011 to meet with and learn from global microfinance pioneers at a senior-level congress. Join central banks, policy makers, commercial banks and asset managers, private and institutional investors, multilateral investors, foundations and family offices to help shape the future of the global microfinance market.
Make your plans to attend today, and we look forward to greeting you in New York in May.
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Medical Device and Patent Litigation
January 31st, 2011
in Litigation, Pharmaceuticals / Biotech / Life Sciences |
ACI’s Medical Device Patent Litigation conference brings together leading law firm litigators and in-house counsel who have been involved in some of the largest medical device patent litigation cases. These experts will provide you with first-hand insights into the strategies that have and have not worked in some of the most highly publicized device cases. Learn which arguments resonate best with judges and juries from attorneys who are in the trenches and handling numerous device patent cases.
Obtain practical, real-world solutions for overcoming common litigation challenges. A who’s who of the medical device patent litigation bar will share their insights on how to:
Plus, you can enhance your conference experience by attending one or both of the conference workshops. Not only do the conference workshops allow you to network with colleagues in a smaller setting, but they also provide intensive training on core subjects every patent litigator should know.
The pre-conference workshop, “FDA Regulatory Process Primer: Understanding Regulatory Processes for Devices and Their Interplay with Patent Litigation,” will provide you with a solid understanding of how devices are regulated by the FDA, and how you can use this in your patent cases.
The post-conference workshop, “Settlement and Licensing Strategies – Developing a Solid Licensing Plan and Drafting Sound Licensing Agreements,” will help you ensure that your products or your client’s products are properly protected when patent litigation settles.
· Utilize ongoing portfolio management as a tool for litigation
· Support claims of multiple-entity infringement
· Navigate the crowded field of prior art for medical devices when developing a claim construction strategy
· Develop successful arguments for obtaining a permanent injunction
· Make a case for lost profit damages
· Apply safe harbor provision to combination products
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Chief Judge Paul Luckern of the U.S. International Trade Commission
January 27th, 2011
in Intellectual Property, International Trade & Defense |
Chief Judge Paul Luckeran of the U.S. International Trade Commission will be providing his insights on a “view from the bench” at American Conference Institutes ITC Litigation & Enforcement conference. Chief Judge Paul Luckeran has been an administrative law judge at the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) since August 1984. On July 3, 2008 , Judge Luckern was named as Chief Administrative Law Judge at the ITC.
Chief Judge Luckern will be joined by U.S. International Trade Commission Administrative Law Judges, Gildea, Bullock and Rogers, as well as Chief Judge Randall Rader of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. This panel will be followed by a special Spotlight Address by the Hon. Paul Michel, Chief Judge (Ret.), U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit.
The conference will also feature several senior officials from the U.S. International Trade Commission, including Chairman Okun, General Counsel Lyons, Director of the Office of Unfair Import Investigations, Lynn Levine and Supervisory Attorney for Docket Services, James Holbein and newly appointed Attorney-Advisor to the Chairman, Juliana Cofrancesco.
Widely known among ITC practitioners as THE “must attend” annual gathering of the ITC bar, this annual expert forum will provide attendees with a combination of firsthand insider insights directly from the Commission, as well as in-depth practical guidance regarding how to best navigate the procedural nuances of litigating at the ITC.
How can you assure this is the best conference? The ITC Conference Advisory Board is here to help! The advisory board is comprised of a select group pre-qualified industry leaders, American Conference Institute’s ITC Advisory Board (ITCAB) was created as a part of ACI’s ongoing effort to provide its audience with access to key experts in the field and industry-leading content. Developed to provide insight on emerging topics as well as litigation and enforcement trends, the ITCAB also provides guidance on the overall direction of the conference program and identification of relevant speakers and industry leaders.
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CONSUMER FINANCE CLASS ACTIONS & LITIGATION
January 27th, 2011
in Financial Services |
The essential forum that shapes the future of class action and litigation
strategies for leading outside & in-house counsel in the consumer finance industry
In addition to locking in the lowest rate, here are 5 other reasons why you should register today:
1) This conference features a session on the current arbitration landscape, including how to get arbitration agreements and related class action waivers enforced when judicial and legislative bodies are more willing then ever to reevaluate their fairness.
2) Unparalleled networking opportunities with more than 20 experienced in-house attorneys (just on the faculty alone) from these companies: American Arbitration Association * American General Finance *American Home Mortgage Servicing * Ally Financial * ARS National Services * Capital One * Consumer Portfolio Services * EquiFirst, a subsidiary of Barclays Capital * Fidelity National Financial * First American Title * JPMorgan Chase * PNC * SunTrust Banks * TCF National Bank * Wells Fargo * and many others
3) Dodd-Frank eases federal preemption rules and states are more actively involved in enforcement. This conference features as speakers Attorney General William Sorrell, State of Vermont, and Attorney General Greg Zoeller State of Indiana.
4) No other conference in the industry is better at providing even the most seasoned attorneys with critical insights and practical strategies needed to protect your client in this complex arena and keep him/her up to date on the emerging claims and prepared to roll out the most strategic defenses. Gain strategic insights on:
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Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act
- litigating consumer class actions within the foreclosure context
- litigation over loan modifications: best defenses and settlement techniques
- suitability, TILA, UDAP, misrepresentation and inadequate disclosure claims
- FDCPA, FCRA/FACTA, and RESPA litigation developments
- Managing the current and future waves of discriminatory and predatory lending/servicing cases…PLUS MUCH MORE
5) A unique opportunity to hear how judges interpret evidence/arguments in the consumer finance context
CONSUMER FINANCE CLASS ACTIONS & LITIGATION
January 27th, 2011
in Litigation |
You know the news: Banks are turning to law firms when homeowners fight foreclosure and challenge banks to prove their documents are legit.
Other conferences have outside counsel talking to outside counsel. This is the only conference of its kind that brings together scores of in-house counsel at financial institutions in one room at the same time to help shape the future of outside counsels’ class action and litigation strategies for the year ahead. With all that’s at stake and with all those who are going to be there, you will miss out if you or your firm or company does not attend!
Your colleagues have signed up early for this critical event and there are no signs of it slowing down. This 10th Anniversary event is trending three times ahead of the previous nine installments – this is the year you must attend! Join your colleagues by registering today, reserving your place, and locking in the lowest rate (price increases starting 10/30).
Register today to hear novel and ground breaking insights on:
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CONSUMER FINANCE
January 27th, 2011
in Financial Services |
CLASS ACTIONS & LITIGATION
This is the essential defense forum that shapes the future of class action and litigation strategies for the consumer finance industry. As faculty, it features state attorneys general, 12 renowned federal and state judges and more than 20 in-house counsel from these companies:
American Arbitration Association * American General Finance * American Home Mortgage Servicing * Ally Financial * ARS National Services * Capital One * Consumer Portfolio Services * EquiFirst, a subsidiary of Barclays * Freddie Mac * Fidelity National Financial * First American Title * JPMorgan Chase * PNC * SunTrust Banks * TCF National Bank * Wells Fargo * and many others
CONSUMER FINANCE CLASS ACTIONS & LITIGATION
January 27th, 2011
in Financial Services, Litigation |
The essential forum that shapes the future of class action and litigation
strategies for leading outside & in-house counsel in the consumer finance industry
- Pressure from state attorneys general, federal regulators, title insurers and judges is prodding the mortgage-servicing industry to do a broad-based examination of the servicing process
- AT&T Mobility v. Concepcion is a showdown between companies and consumers that could be the death knell for class actions or arbitration.
There’s never been a more important time to attend ACI’s Consumer Finance Class Actions & Litigation conference! This January’s installment features a faculty of top outside litigators as well as more than 20 in-house counsel and 12 renowned jurists. They will provide critical insights on:
- Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act
- litigating consumer class actions involving foreclosures
- preemption strategies as a result of increased investigations
- enforcement actions by State Attorneys General against lenders
- suitability, TILA, UDAP, misrepresentation and inadequate disclosure claims
- FDCPA, FCRA/FACTA, and RESPA litigation developments
- enforcing arbitration agreements in today’s climate
- loan modifications: best defenses and settlement techniques
- discriminatory and predatory lending/servicing cases
- class actions involving credit and debit cards & mobile money
- procedural strategies, CAFA interpretations, class certification motions
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CONSUMER FINANCE CLASS ACTIONS & LITIGATION
January 27th, 2011
in Financial Services, Litigation |
The essential forum that shapes the future of class action and litigation
strategies for leading outside & in-house counsel in the consumer finance industry
This is the essential defense forum that shapes the future of class action and litigation strategies for the consumer finance industry. As faculty, it features state attorneys general, 12 renowned federal and state judges and more than 20 in-house counsel from these companies:
American Arbitration Association * American General Finance * American Home Mortgage Servicing * Ally Financial * ARS National Services * Capital One * Consumer Portfolio Services * EquiFirst, a subsidiary of Barclays * Freddie Mac * Fidelity National Financial * First American Title * JPMorgan Chase * PNC * SunTrust Banks * TCF National Bank * Wells Fargo * and many others
Tags: Legal conferences, Litigation strategies
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PATENT TERM ADJUSTMENT AND PATENT TERM EXTENSIONS
January 26th, 2011
in Pharmaceuticals / Biotech / Life Sciences |
ACI, the creator of Maximizing Pharmaceutical Patent Life Cycles and Paragraph IV Disputes (April 2011); ACI is pleased to offer its inaugural advanced forum on the “ins and outs” of PTA and PTE.
ACI has developed this conference is in response to overwhelming requests from our delegates for a “hands-on” forum covering these very complicated and challenging applications. We have assembled a faculty of renowned PTA-PTE authorities who will show you — step-by-step– how to navigate through these processes.
ACI’s expert faculty will help you:
- Understand the unique role of PTE and PTA in life sciences patent life cycle management
- Master the essentials of PTA from questions of eligibility , calculation, application preparation and redress
- Decipher the mysteries of A, B and C-delays Learn to solve the A and B-delay overlap dilemma and B-delay National Stage queries vis-à-vis Wyeth v. Dudas and Japan Tobacco
- Avoid applicant delays and circumvent “failure to engage” findings by the PTO
- Navigate the complexities of PTE in terms of substance and procedure
- Comprehend how the key challenges in Wyeth Holdings, Photcure, Lupin and Angiomax will affect PTE determinations in the future
- Appreciate how second generation patents and regulatory exclusivities factor into patent term extensions
- Examine the significance of Supplemental Protection Certificates (SPCs) in patent term restoration in the EU
Come to this conference and learn everything that you wanted to know about PTA and PTE and more.
PRIVACY & SECURITY OF CONSUMER AND EMPLOYEE INFORMATION
January 25th, 2011
in Employment & Benefits |
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Join your colleagues and gain the competitive advantage by registering today. You cannot miss this unique opportunity to network with and learn from industry experts.
