About
Overall… a 72% increase in class action activity…
The Impact of the Class Action Fairness Act of 2005 on the Federal Courts, Fourth Interim Report to the Judicial Conference Advisory Committee
on Civil Rules, April 2008
Class action activity is on the rise. Companies across industries are
being attacked on all sides with claims arising out of employment and labor practices, marketing and manufacturing procedures, as well as from fraud and government investigations. Whether brought as a single case, class action, or MDL, a complex case can take many forms. As an
in-house litigation counsel, you wear many hats - business manager,
legal advisor, and strategic problem-solver - all of which requires you to
constantly balance legal obligations with commercial responsibilities.
DISTINGUISHED SENIOR-LEVEL SPEAKER FACULTY
Developed specifically to cater to your needs as an in-house counsel,
ACI is proud to bring you, Managing Complex Litigation ‘09. By
in-house counsel, for in-house counsel and building on the great success of last year’s program, this year’s installment will dig deeper into the key issues you confront when high-stakes, bet-the-company litigation is brought to your door. Attend this conference to learn what strategies your in-house peers have been utilizing to — more effectively manage rising e-discovery costs, structure a realistic litigation budget that also suits the needs of the case, evaluate and audit law firm and consultant relationships, respond to negative media publicity, and deal with multi-defendant actions.
BENCHMARK LITIGATION STRATEGIES
WITH PEERS ACROSS INDUSTRIES
Featuring an insightful View from the Bench and a Government Panel with speakers from the FTC and the SEC, this year’s agenda has been revised to provide you with the most up-to-date and practical strategies for obtaining the most cost-effective resolution when managing complex litigation.
About
Overall… a 72% increase in class action activity…
The Impact of the Class Action Fairness Act of 2005 on the Federal Courts, Fourth Interim Report to the Judicial Conference Advisory Committee
on Civil Rules, April 2008
Class action activity is on the rise. Companies across industries are
being attacked on all sides with claims arising out of employment and labor practices, marketing and manufacturing procedures, as well as from fraud and government investigations. Whether brought as a single case, class action, or MDL, a complex case can take many forms. As an
in-house litigation counsel, you wear many hats - business manager,
legal advisor, and strategic problem-solver - all of which requires you to
constantly balance legal obligations with commercial responsibilities.
DISTINGUISHED SENIOR-LEVEL SPEAKER FACULTY
Developed specifically to cater to your needs as an in-house counsel,
ACI is proud to bring you, Managing Complex Litigation ‘09. By
in-house counsel, for in-house counsel and building on the great success of last year’s program, this year’s installment will dig deeper into the key issues you confront when high-stakes, bet-the-company litigation is brought to your door. Attend this conference to learn what strategies your in-house peers have been utilizing to — more effectively manage rising e-discovery costs, structure a realistic litigation budget that also suits the needs of the case, evaluate and audit law firm and consultant relationships, respond to negative media publicity, and deal with multi-defendant actions.
BENCHMARK LITIGATION STRATEGIES
WITH PEERS ACROSS INDUSTRIES
Featuring an insightful View from the Bench and a Government Panel with speakers from the FTC and the SEC, this year’s agenda has been revised to provide you with the most up-to-date and practical strategies for obtaining the most cost-effective resolution when managing complex litigation.
Contents & Contributors
Establishing Yourself as an Invaluable Asset to the Company When Faced by Complex Litigation
Bruce Whitney, Chief Litigation Counsel, Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. (Allentown, PA)
Kristina M. Larese, Associate General Counsel, PHH Mortgage Corporation
(Mount Laurel, NJ)
Theodore L. Banks, Former Chief Counsel & Senior Director, Compliance Policy, Kraft Foods Global, Inc.
Utilizing Early Case Assessment to Calculate Business and Legal Risks and Balancing Expenditures to Develop a Realistic Litigation Budget
Lauren Freeman-Bosworth, Senior Counsel, Litigation, Schering-Plough Corporation (Kenilworth, NJ)
Peter Schneider, General Counsel, Primerica (Atlanta, GA)
Minimizing Liability Risk in Multi-Defendant Actions
Joseph F. Speelman, Associate General Counsel - Litigation, Security, Compliance LyondellBasell Industries (Houston, TX)
Perry S. Goldman, Vice President, Legal Affairs, Actelion Pharmaceuticals US (South San Francisco, CA)
Selecting and Auditing Law Firms and Consultants and Structuring Relationships on Your Terms
Mark M. Malovos, President, CEO & General Counsel, First Franklin Financial Corporation (San Jose, CA)
Are You Covered?: Ensuring Adequate Protection and Working With Your Insurance Carrier During the Litigation Process
Steven Guy, Partner, Snell & Wilmer L.L.P. (Phoenix, AZ)
Exit Strategies and ADR: Utilizing Arbitration, Mediation or Settlement to Resolve the Complex Case
Thomas M. Hefferon, Partner, Goodwin Proctor (Washington, DC)
Managing the Media Frenzy and Developing a Public Response in High-Profile Complex Cases
Atiba D. Adams, Assistant General Counsel, Pfizer Inc. (New York, NY)
Remaining Within Ethical Guidelines Before, During and After Litigation Ensues
Shani Thome, Litigation Counsel, The Coca-Cola Company (Atlanta, GA)
Francis E. Telegadas, Director & Assistant General Counsel, Circuit City Stores, Inc. (Richmond, VA)
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