American Conference Institute

DAS CONGRESS

American Conference Institute — Mon 21 May 2012

Las Vegas | ACI's DAS Summit, now in its 5th iteration, will explore the business and technical challenges surrounding DAS, and highlights the value proposition of DAS through a number of end-user deployment case studies.

Managed Care Litigation

American Conference Institute — Tue 22 May 2012

Philadelphia | In 2011, more than 100 leaders in the Managed Care field converged in Philadelphia for American Conference Institute's inaugural managed care litigation program. In 2012, Managed Care Organizations (MCOs) continue to represent "deep pockets" for potential plaintiffs and classes. The pursuit and defense of these suits requires meticulous planning, and often involve high costs. ACI is pleased to present its 2nd Advanced Forum on Managed Care Disputes and Litigation, taking place May 21 ? 23, 2012 in Philadelphia, and featuring trial attorneys and in-house counsel who have been active in some of the year's biggest cases. No other forum provides the opportunity to share defense strategies and tactics to enhance your litigation toolkit.

While the dust has begun to settle on the industry-changing Ingenix suits, MCOs are still struggling to fight off rampant litigation centered on: antitrust violations, ERISA, medical loss ratios, class actions, False Claims Act violations, and Medicare Advantage. Litigation in the managed care space has become increasingly complex. As a result, it is now imperative for you to have in-depth discussions with your industry peers. With the government taking a most scrupulous eye towards the MCOs, it is important to hear where enforcement priorities are headed. This forum will provide the opportunity to hear from the U.S. Department of Justice as well as the U.S. Attorney's Office.

As Litigation Costs Skyrocket, Learn How Arbitration Can Reduce These Costs

Every MCO contract contains an arbitration provision, though it is a little used method for resolving disputes. The American Arbitration Association recently enacted new healthcare payor provider rules for resolving payor provider disputes. With these new provisions, arbitration will be an excellent way for you to mitigate the costs of litigation, while fostering a positive relationship with the provider. Hear directly from the AAA, and the other speakers who are actively engaged in alternative dispute resolution.

Managed Care Contracting 101 Helps Shore Up on the Basics

In order to successfully defend a managed care suit, you must understand its foundation, the managed care contract. By attending our Managed Care Contracting 101 workshop, you will identify key contract provisions that may raise red flags during litigation. Failure to have a clear understanding of these documents can lead to costly litigation and long-term financial problems. Contracting experts will delve deeper into the fundamentals.

Defense Counsel Working Group Provides Opportunity for Frank Discussion

In the small managed care world, it may feel like you are the only one facing a particular legal challenge or litigation nightmare. Rest assured, others have been in your shoes and can offer methodologies for defending a specific type of suit. This Defense Counsel Working Group will provide you the chance to have really open and robust conversations with your fellow defense counsel. Gain a better understanding of how other MCOs are battling challenges brought about by Health Care Reform, medical loss ratios, and over eager plaintiffs.

Register today to ensure you place in the conversation. The event sold out in 2011, and the same is expected in 2012. Call 1-888-224-2480, fax your registration form to 1-877-927-1563, or register online at www.americanconference.com/managedcare.

IT Management of Export Controls

American Conference Institute — Tue 22 May 2012

Washington |

PLUS: ACI's highly anticipated 15^th National Forum on Global Export Controls Compliance is scheduled for May 23-24, 2012

Pre-Conference Seminar
May 22, 2012
IT Management of Export Controls

Back by popular demand, this unique one-day seminar will provide your IT and compliance teams with best practices for maximizing IT expertise and resources, as well as automated licensing, screening and recordkeeping solutions to strengthen your company's export compliance program. Amid heightened U.S. export agency requirements for IT controls, leading IT executives will provide you with first-hand practical insights on how to enhance the protection of ITAR and EAR-controlled data, and control the IT access of foreign national employees and third parties in Web 2.0.

You will also take away invaluable guidance on how your export compliance and IT departments can work together to implement a successful, cost-effective compliance strategy, including how to properly vet and select IT vendors and automated solutions.

Topics will include:

Maximizing Coordination between Export Compliance and IT Departments to Support Global Export Compliance: Standardizing Your Approach to Technology Controls and Data Collection

Automating Your Export Operations: Measuring the Capabilities of Vendor Solutions to Address Critical Export Compliance Risks

Implementing Laptop, Server and Email Controls to Protect Export-Controlled Data: Overcoming Challenges related to Employee Travel and Data Storage

Limiting Virtual Access of Foreign National Employees and Third Parties in Web 2.0: Using Shared Networks and Collaborative Platforms to Reduce Security Risks

Rolling Out an Integrated Approach to IT Compliance: Overcoming Network and Application Challenges to Successful Program Management

Electronic Recordkeeping: Logging, Maintaining and Retrieving Technical Data Export Records

Outsourcing Helpdesk, Third Level Support, R & D and Software Development: Managing Unique, Heightened Risks of Unauthorized Technology Transfers

Leveraging the Forensic Capabilities of Your IT Systems for Effective Internal Audits and Investigations

PLUS: ACI's highly anticipated 15^th National Forum on Global Export Controls Compliance is scheduled for May 23-24. Leading experts in export compliance, senior U.S. and foreign government officials, and legal trade professionals will help you to strengthen your global export compliance practices to withstand the changing, complex U.S. and international landscape.

Early bird pricing is now available. Based on the past success of this event, seats are expected to sell out quickly. Register now by calling 1-888-224-2480 or online.

For questions regarding the program and speaking opportunities, please contact Adam Denenberg at A.Denenberg@AmericanConference.com.

For sponsorship opportunities, please contact Wendy Tyler at w.tyler@americanconference.com.

For association and media partnerships, please contact John Stoops at J.Stoops@americanconference.com.

Biosimilars

American Conference Institute — Tue 22 May 2012

New York | Attend the one event where the industry leaders driving the business of biosimilars unite to set the standards which will shape an evolving legal and regulatory landscape

Hear what our prior delegates have to say about this event:

"One of the best CLEs I've been to in 10 years"
Maryann Wiskerchen, Counsel, Eli Lilly & Co. (prior delegate)

"Excellent program ? informative and thought-provoking."
Mark Bowditch, Patent Attorney, Sandoz Inc.

"I thought all the speakers did an excellent job in terms of content and delivery." Gregory York, Associate, Pearne & Gordon LLP

Attend the only event where the industry leaders driving the business of biosimilars come together to set the standards shaping the rapidly evolving legal and regulatory landscape

Whether you are on the branded or generic side, you cannot afford to miss this opportunity because you will:

Hear directly from the FDA on how they will implement the abbreviated pathway
Benchmark your strategy against market leaders such as Amgen, Dr. Reddy's,
Eli Lilly, Merck, Momenta, Pfizer, Sandoz and many more
Gain priceless knowledge from the actual scientists, economists, in-house
and outside counsel thought leaders blazing the FDA's biosimilar pathway
Network with peers facing the same regulatory, research and development cost, and patent management challenges in an true knowledge sharing environment

Gain the competitive advantage and fortify your patent portfolio in this swiftly burgeoning market as more companies announce their intentions to jump in the ring

With an estimated $150 billion in potential biologics revenue at stake annually and a wave of patent expirations starting in 2014, there will be a hard-fought battle to protect and increase market share. Ensure you're prepared by registering for ACI's Biosimilars Conference today by calling 888-224-2480, faxing your form to 877-927-1563, or registering online at www.AmericanConference.com/Biosimilars.

Global Export Controls Compliance

American Conference Institute — Wed 23 May 2012

Washington |

PLUS: Focus on IT Management of Export Controls is scheduled for May 22, 2012

2011 was a banner year for U.S. export controls. The Obama administration sought to streamline and reform the entire U.S. export control system, issued a new "Consolidated Screening List", BIS amended their licensing requirements on encryption controls, a new STA license exception was created, and the ITAR dual and third-country nationals rules were updated. In addition, navigating through the maelstrom of proposed rules, most notably the consolidation of the USML and CCL, is proving to be a daunting task for trade compliance professionals around the world.

ACI's Flagship Export Controls Forum will help You to Strengthen Your Global Export Compliance Practices, and Weather the Changing, Complex U.S. and International Landscape.

As U.S. and foreign export enforcement agencies continue to increase their coordination, export controls compliance becomes a necessity for facilitating the growth and continuation of your export business, preventing massive monetary penalties and avoiding potential criminal prosecution of empowered officials and executives. At American Conference Institute's acclaimed 15th National Forum on Global Export Controls Compliance, you will learn from and meet leading industry experts in export compliance, senior U.S. and foreign government officials, and highly regarded private practice professionals. Th e agenda and speaker faculty have been fully updated for 2012.

New Sessions Include:

Preparing for migration of USML to CCL, and positioning your business and dual-use items compliance plans
How enforcement agencies assess the scope and magnitude of violations, and decide when to bring a case
Risks of empowered officials, and how individual and corporate liability are tied together
Controlling the flow of restricted data and minimizing the risk of export violations in China
Canadian security clearance vs. substantive contact screening requirements under the ITAR, anticipated changes
Educating your foreign subsidiaries on preventing diversion to sanctioned countries
Managing export controls risks arising from IT infrastructure, support and soft ware development projects in India
How more restrictive Malaysian export controls laws can affect your manufacturing and outsourcing activities
Taking advantage of new license exception STA

New Speakers:

KEYNOTE ADDRESS:
Eric Hirshhorn,
Under SecretaryBureau of Industry and Security

Frederick F. Shaheen,
Chief Counsel, Global Trade Controls (Boeing)

Jeff Merrell,
Vice President, Global Trade Compliance(Rolls-Royce North America)

Dale Rill,
Director International Trade (Honeywell)

Carol Fuchs,
Counsel, International Trade Regulations (GE Corporate)

Ron Roos,
Deputy General Counsel, International Trade and Compliax)

Eric Brown,
Assistant General Counsel, Anti-Corruption & Global Trade (Eli Lilly)

James E. Bartlett III,
Senior Counsel, Export/Import (Northrop Grumman)

Melanie Cibik,
VP, Associate General Counsel and Assistant Secretary (Teledyne Technologies)

Selena Hui-Garreaud,
Director, Export Controls (Bombardier Aerospace - Canada)

Peter Klein,
Head of Export & Trade Compliance (Airbus ? France)

Scott Sullivan,
VP, Global Trade & Compliance (Flowserve)

Erin Crockett,
Global Trade Compliance Director (Colfax Corp.)

Kevin Willis,
Vice President, International Trade Compliance (Tyco International)

Mark E. Sagrans,
Corporate Counsel (DuPont)

Also, benefit from exclusive post-conference working groups: May 25, 2012

A: CLASSIFYING DUAL-USE ITEMS: A Comprehensive How-To Guide on Classification Post-New Commerce Munitions List and USML-CCL Migration

B: GLOBAL COMPLIANCE PROGRAM BENCHMARKING: Best Practices for Managing High Risk Areas and Lessons Learned on the Ground

Spaces for the event, working groups and IT Seminar will fill up quickly. Ensure the lowest rate by calling 1-888-224-2480; by faxing your registration form to 877-927-1563; or register online.

PLUS: ACI's highly anticipated IT Management of Export Controls is scheduled for May 22, 2012. This market driven seminar will feature senior IT and export compliance professionals who will address managing virtual compliance risks and strengthening your IT infrastructure to protect ITAR and EAR-controlled data, and control foreign national access for cloud computing. Led by Matthew Henson, Manager, Trade Automation and Systems (ITT), this is the only event of its kind on the market providing strategic solutions to bolstering virtual export compliance.

Brazil Summit on Customs & Import Compliance

American Conference Institute — Wed 30 May 2012

S�o Paulo |

A Groundbreaking Conference Designed to Address the Unique Challenges of Importing into Brazil. Join an elite group of Trade Executives and learn from your peers how to Minimize Duties and Resolve Complex Brazil Customs Challenges.

Following the tremendous success of its flagship trade compliance conferences in the United States, Europe and Asia, American Conference Institute is pleased to introduce its inaugural Brazil Summit on Customs & Import Compliance, a groundbreaking international conference addressing the complex customs compliance challenges in Brazil.

In the last year, the Brazilian Government has made several changes to customs regulations and duties, and quadrupled the number of investigators in the Ministry of Development, Industry and Foreign Trade. Customs inspections, origin investigations and valuation disputes are all increasing in frequency and make it imperative for multinationals importing into Brazil to revisit their import compliance strategy. In order to succeed in this evolving regulatory and heightened import enforcement environment, multinationals must stay ahead of the latest Brazil Customs requirements and build a robust compliance program that is effective on the ground. Failure to act is otherwise likely to result in border delays, stiff penalties and missed production and delivery deadlines.

This unique and insightful conference is designed to provide Brazil trade compliance executives with practical import compliance and duty saving strategies. Program highlights include:

An In-Depth Look at Customs Compliance Programs for Brazil:

Benefit from a practical discussion on the core components of an effective customs compliance program for Brazil imports. Learn how to customize your reporting structure, compliance processes, internal controls and training strategies to address the unique risks of your business.

An Unprecedented Opportunity to Benchmark with your Peers at:

Nike, Weatherford, ABB, Nestle, Google, Baker Hughes, Cisco, Bayer, LATAM Airlines, DuPont, PepsiCo, Microsoft, Hershey and Covidien.

The View from Customs HQ:

Hear what HQ perceives to be an effective compliance program and learn how global trade compliance professionals coordinate trade compliance and foster uniformity in a global organization.

Firsthand Insights from the Brazil Ministry of Development, Industry and Foreign Trade:

Tatiana Lacerda Prazeres
SECEX Foreign Trade Secretary
Foreign Trade Secretariat SECEX

Em�lio Gar�falo
CAMEX Executive Secretary
Foreign Trade Chamber CAMEX

Interactive and Practical Working Groups:

A Getting Customs Valuation Right: How to Meet Complex Brazil Transaction Value Rules

B A Deep Dive into Brazil Tariff Classification: What Every Trade Executive Needs to Know

Seats at this premier trade compliance conference are expected to sell out fast. Register early to reserve your place and take advantage of the special early bird rate.

Wage & Hour Claims and Class Actions

American Conference Institute — Thu 31 May 2012

New York City |

The wage and hour landscape has been significantly altered in the wake of Wal-Mart v. Dukes and AT&T Mobility v. Concepcion. Come join your colleagues and clients at the nation's premier wage and hour defense forum and hone the skills and strategies needed to keep pace with this rapidly changing area of law, defend against new and innovative claims, and prepare for emerging regulations and evolving enforcement priorities.

American Conference Institute's 15th National Forum on Wage & Hour Claims and Class Actions will provide you with an unparalleled opportunity
to convene with expert in-house counsel from Microsoft, Bank of America, IBM, Dow Jones & Co., The Hartford, Allstate Insurance, DIRECTV, Viacom,
24 Hour Fitness, Cisco Systems, Kaplan, Gannett Co., Medtronic, Darden Restaurants, Ryder System, Marsh & McLennan, Tyco, Ally Financial, Family Dollar Stores, Canam Steel, NextEra Energy, Caterpillar, Solae, PSEG, Covidien, and Reed Elsevier, as well as leading private practice attorneys and renowned federal and state judges, in order to obtain expert advice, insider strategies, and comprehensive updates on:

Assessing the impact of Wal-Mart v. Dukes on FLSA collective actions, Rule 23 class actions, and hybrid cases
How AT&T Mobility v. Concepcion and its progeny are being applied in the wage and hour context
Using settlement and mediation to resolve claims and avoid costly litigation
Overcoming the complexities of managing and defending against multidistrict litigation

PLUS, add value to your attendance by also registering for the exclusive pre-conference Wage and Hour Law Boot Camp and post-conference Master Class on social media and employment law:

A.	Pre-Conference Boot Camp ? An In-Depth Analysis of the Essentials of Wage and Hour Law for New Practitioners May 30, 2012 ? 2:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.
B.	Post-Conference Master Class ? Social Media and Employment Law: Best Practices for Establishing a Social Media Employee Policy and Minimizing Your Exposure to Employment Litigation Arising From the Use of Social Media June 1, 2012 ? 2:30 p.m.-5:00 p.m.

Register now by calling 1-888-224-2480 or by faxing your registration form to 1-877-927-1563.
You can also register online .

LPL/Legal Malpractice Claims & Litigation

American Conference Institute — Thu 31 May 2012

New York | Join an unparalleded faculty of leading insurance professionals, counsel specializing in LPL, law firm risk managers and renowned jurists to ensure that you are fully protected against emerging risks and prepared to defend against the latest legal malpractice claims.

Continuing fallout from the implosion of the real estate market, the wave of bankruptcies and Ponzi schemes and the broader state of the economy has led to increasing lawsuits against attorneys by frustrated clients. Additionally, the use of electronic communication, cloud computing and social media brings new retention, network security and privacy risks. Attorneys and law fi rms must stay ahead of the curve to avoid unnecessary exposure to risk and successfully defend against the newest deluge of legal malpractice claims.

ACI's Advanced Forum on LPL/Legal Malpractice Claims and Litigation is designed to offer insurers, brokers, attorneys and other risk management professionals valuable insight into how to prevent, manage and defend against the most current legal malpractice claims. Get the inside scoop from judges on the latest malpractice claims brought against attorneys as well as from leaders in the insurance industry, including in-house professionals from: CNA Insurance, Swiss Re America Holding Corp., Willis Group, ECC Insurance Brokers, OneBeacon Professional Insurance, Marsh USA, Endurance Service Ltd., Ahern Insurance, Aspen Specialty Insurance Co., Allied World National Assurance Co. and many more.

By attending the conference, you will:

Gain valuable strategies from major corporations as they provide insight into the changing relationship between companies and their outside counsel
Hear directly from 7 federal and state judges, and get their views on the most common legal malpractice claims they are seeing and how to improve your litigation strategy
Ensure protection against emerging areas of risk and understand the latest trends in claims, coverage and underwriting from a panel of expert insurance professionals

Plus, maximize your attendance by also registering for the pre/post-conference in depth focus sessions

A. Defeating the Unknown Factor: A Hands-On Examination of the Specifi c Risks and Claims for 2012, What They Mean for the LPL/Legal Malpractice Practice and Their Impact on the Litigation Landscape

B. A Practical Due Diligence Checklist on Preventing the Most
Common Attorney Errors in Civil Litigation

The 2012 NBPCA Annual Congress

American Conference Institute — Sun 3 Jun 2012

201 Waterfront Street, National Harbor | This is inaugural event has been developed by the industry, for the industry. [Tags: NBPCA, Prepaid Event, GiftCard Industry]

5th China Summit on Anti-Corruption

American Conference Institute — Tue 5 Jun 2012

Shanghai |

Unparalleled networking and benchmarking opportunities at China's premier anti-corruption compliance forum. An international faculty of senior-level executives who will provide you with information you can't get anywhere else. No other conference delivers this much value.

Heightened anti-corruption enforcement will affect more companies in Asia than ever before. Are your compliance program and internal controls sophisticated enough to withstand the impact of government investigations? Do you know what the latest cases reveal about new risk areas and compliance standards?

Every June, in-house counsel, ethics and compliance executives, forensic accountants, finance and internal audit executives as well as corporate attorneys from China and around the globe attend ACI/C5's China Summit on Anti-Corruption. Reserve your place today for what is regarded as the Anti-Corruption event of the year in China. Now in its 5th successful year, ACI/C5's Anti-Corruption conference will once again provide latest anti-corruption enforcement initiatives in China and practical solutions for multinational companies' specific China operational challenges.

Focus on Recent FCPA, UK Bribery Act, China Commercial Bribery and World Bank Prosecuted Cases

Recent published cases ? including IBM, Johnson & Johnson, Maxwell Technologies, Rockwell Automation, Watts Water Technologies ? highlight increasing risks for multinational companies doing business in China. Many more pending investigations reportedly also involve compliance issues in China. This summit will feature senior lawyers who were involved in anti-corruption investigations and will provide the audience with practical strategies to minimize risks of being investigated.

Insight from Senior Government Officials
Get the latest anti-corruption and bribery enforcement update from the senior government officials:

Shulu Shi, Director, Fair Trade Division, Shanghai Administration for Industry & Commerce
Paul Ezzeddin, Senior Policy Officer, The World Bank
Nicola Bonucci, Director Legal Affairs, OECD

More Opportunities to Benchmark and Learn from your Peers

Lemin Yu
Director, Corporate Legal Department
Sinochem Corporation

Josef Winter
Chief Compliance Officer
Siemens AG ? Germany

Gangliang Qiao
General Counsel Northeast Asia
Siemens

Mark Whittenburg
Chief Compliance Officer ? Greater China
General Electric

Steve Mortinger
Associate General Counsel & Trust & Compliance Officer for Growth Market
IBM

William B. Jacobson
Vice President Chief Compliance Officer
Weatherford ? USA

T. James Min II
Vice President, International Trade Law & Corporate Compliance
DHL-USA

John J. Sadar
Chief Compliance Officer
Noble Energy ? USA

Mathias Schinzel
Vice President
Emerson Process Management

Shawn Li
Group Regional Counsel ? North Asia
Johnson & Johnson

Edward R. J. Neunuebel
Asia Pacific Regional Counsel, VP Government Affairs
Owen Corning

Allen Zhou
VP and General Counsel ? Greater China
Schneider Electric

Cellina Yeh
Finance Director, Controls & Compliance
Microsoft

Lyn Wu
Legal Counsel, Asia
FMC

Felicia Chua
Senior Counsel & Regional Compliance Officer, Asia Pacific
Linde Gas Asia

Aili Zhao
Ethics and Compliance, Asia Pacific,
Baxter Healthcare Asia Pacific

Jacqueline Peterson
Global Anti-Corruption Attorney
Hewlett-Packard ? USA

More Panels on Compliance and Risk Management on the Ground

Global Anti-Corruption Think Tank: The View from HQ on How to Enhance Corporate Compliance Function and Risk Management in China
Preparing for Heightened Enforcement of China Commercial Bribery Laws: How to Strengthen Your Compliance Program and Incorporate New Requirements
Ensuring Local Management, Employee and Third Party Buy-In for your Bribery Compliance and Risk Management Initiatives
Inside a Bribery Internal Investigation in China: How to Collect Evidence and Overcome Electronic Data, Privacy Law and State Secrecy Challenges
When Bribery Leads to Employment Termination: Minimizing Litigation and Business Risks When Addressing an Employee' Corrupt Conduct

Hands-On Practical and Interactive Working Groups

Complete your experience by attending ACI's acclaimed working group sessions:

A: Gift and Entertainment Working Group
Developing a Compliant Gift, Travel and Hospitality Policy: A Complete Guide on How to Balance Legal Needs with Chinese Standards of Entertainment

B: FCPA Case Review
A Hands-on Look at FCPA Cases Involving China and Lessons Learned to Update Compliance Programs and Minimize Risk

Book your place today before the conference is sold out.

Cloud Computing

American Conference Institute — Wed 6 Jun 2012

San Francisco |

Cloud computing has revolutionized the way business is conducted. Although still in its infancy as far as potential developments are concerned, cloud computing, as the next generation model to replace software licensing, has already had a dramatic impact on the business world. As companies continue to explore how the cloud can best be incorporated as part of their business, new uses, including cloud-based social media, have emerged with possible benefits that can be greatly beneficial to the bottom line

Still, no reward comes without risk. What precautions has your company taken to ensure that daily corporate operations are not jeopardized by the use of the cloud?

Although the cloud offers marketing, sales and business executives a myriad of IT and software solutions, it also comes with unique issues surrounding data privacy and security, contract terms, uptime and reliability, and service level agreements, just to name a few. With so many service choices on the market, including private clouds, subscription based v. pay-for-use and full software applications v. storage solutions, the choices and legal risks can be overwhelming. How is one to know if the cloud is right for your business?

Developed specifically to provide you with insights into how to tackle these and other developing issues in cloud contracts, American Conference Institute is proud to present its 2nd Legal Forum on Cloud Computing Agreements. With a diverse faculty representing both cloud providers and buyers, you will spend two days engaged in learning the best practices in how to negotiate these agreements while also benchmarking your business and legal strategies with your peers and leaders in the industry. Take note as you are provided with practical insights into how your colleagues are confronting the same challenges you face when structuring their cloud agreements.

A rare opportunity to get answers to your most pressing questions from companies on the leading edge of cloud developments, you will walk away from this conference having gained practical and valuable information you can take back to your company to advance into the cloud era.

Register now by calling 888-224-2480, faxing your registration to 877-927-1563, or register online at www.AmericanConference.com/CloudComputing.

Add value to your attendance by joining the Interactive Pre and Post-Conference Working Groups

A Cloud Contract Boot Camp: An Interactive Review of Cloud Agreements for Contract Professionals and Attorneys
In this newly developed session, you will have the unique opportunity to bring your redacted cloud contracts and have seasoned experts guide you through the most advantageous and dangerous terms of each contract!

B Deciphering U.S. and International Data Regulatory Controls: How to Incorporate Privacy laws and Export Controls Restrictions into Your Cloud Compliance Program
In this unique session, led by international attorneys and U.S. export controls officers, learn how to incorporate foreign privacy laws and U.S. export controls into your cloud compliance program.

Central and Emerging Europe Private Equity Deal Forum

American Conference Institute — Tue 12 Jun 2012

Vienna | By demonstrating strong resilience to the market volatility, private equity in CEE is rapidly becoming an asset class of choice for many forward thinking investors. Strategies are back and exits becoming easier. With several prominent deals announced in 2012 is expected to be the busiest year in the last three years.

However, with many restrictions on the lending side and much tightened regulation, both LPs and GPs are in need of careful guidance like never before: How much room should be made for this asset class in your investment portfolio? What returns does it promise? What are the risks? What should be your firms' key points of differentiation within an increasingly competitive universe of the CEE private equity? How to locate strategic or financial partners and convert proposals into real deals?

If you, like many of your colleagues, are facing the challenges of ensuring that you have the most effective and well-defined investment strategy in this maturing market while boosting your deal origination opportunity ? then you should register for C5's new

CENTRAL AND EMERGING EUROPE PRIVATE EQUITY DEAL FORUM
Your expert guidance on best investment and fundraising strategies in downturn
12? 13 June 2012 | Vienna

Build on success of C5's CEE Private Equity Forum we strive to create a perfect networking platform and secure the participation of most influential GPs, LPs, lenders and industry partners to get to the root of the issues affecting your deal making and fundraising opportunities and strategies.

5 main reasons to attend or send your team to this event:

Locate new investors and financial sponsors.

Benchmark your strategies against those of the high performers' to develop value-creating, carefully targeted investment plans.

Avoid costly pitfalls and minimize legal costs by learning from the experiences and "war stories" of the region's leading dealmakers.

Obtain "need-to-know" tips on sensitive issues, helping you to devise the most effective transactional strategies and partnership agreements.

Learn how to make your fund terms more "LP-friendly", helping you to succeed in an extremely challenging fundraising market.

The registration is now open! Join us by:

CALLING +44 20 7878 6888
EMAIL registration@c5-online.com
FAX +44 20 7878 6885

Shutdowns Superconference - Houston

American Conference Institute — Tue 12 Jun 2012

Houston | For 10 years, the Shutdowns Superconference has delivered the critical information you need for project success from first-class companies. Our previous speakers and delegates come from companies including: Suncor, Syncrude, Dow, ConocoPhillips, Spectra, Agrium, Cameco, Nova, Husky, Imperial Oil, CNRL, Cenovus, Talisman, Atco Power, OPG, TransAlta, Sherritt International, Nexen, Lanxess, Irving Oil, Shell, BP, ?.and many more!

Now in Houston, the Shutdowns Superconference taking place May 8 & 9, 2012, will provide the latest shutdown techniques from top operators and solution experts. Covering the full life cycle of a turnaround this event will cover important topics including:

End-to-end shutdown planning from initial start up to closing
Executing your shutdown with successful contractor partnering
Maximizing productivity and minimizing operational risk
Ensuring safety is a key priority and improving safety performance during a turnaround
Successfully managing scope creep and planning for emerging work

Plus you'll get:

Practical solution to your biggest turnaround challenges with information you won't get anywhere else
Case studies from end-user companies and leading contractors
Networking breaks that will allow you to build professional relationships and generate new business opportunities

If you're involved in oil and gas, chemicals, petrochemicals, or other continuous process industries, this is one event you can't afford to miss. Stay on top of your game and get the essential tools you need to strengthen your shutdown projects.

Register now and reserve your seat by calling toll-free 1-877-927-7936 or register online .

Interested in Sponsorship and Exhibition Opportunities?
Contact Dan Gellman at 1-877-927-0718 Ext. 7389 or email d.gellman@canadianinstitute.com.

Rave reviews for the Calgary Shutdowns Superconference?

"Great speakers, great knowledge, excellent networking"
Derek Herbert, Capital Power Corp, 2010 Shutdowns Superconference

"Really enjoyed the vast experience and educated speakers that were present"
Cheryl Gwynn, Cenovus, 2010 Shutdowns Superconference

"Good topics which deal with turnaround management & issues..all topics were relevant and dealt with a broad spectrum of turnaround issues"
Ed Driesen, Nova Chemicals, 2010 Shutdowns Superconference

"I liked networking with vendors and presentations dealing with specific shutdowns issues"
Darcie Erickson, Imperial Oil, 2010 Shutdowns Superconference

"Sessions were very informative..to see & hear actual shutdown wins and losses, what worked and what did not"
Roxanne Gabert, Sherritt International, 2010 Shutdowns Superconference

Mark Your Calendar for Other Upcoming Shutdown Events...

Shutdowns Fort McMurray

February 28-29, 2012 ? Fort McMurray, Alberta, Canada

For the first time in Fort McMurray, the 1st Annual Shutdowns Fort McMurray conference will provide the latest shutdown techniques from the top operators and solution experts. This new event has been specifically tailored to operators in the oilsands and will focus on overcoming the turnaround challenges in the upgrading, mining and SAGD plants in Fort McMurray and the surrounding region. Learn more.

NPE Litigation

American Conference Institute — Tue 12 Jun 2012

New York |

A multi-billion dollar industry has emerged based on litigating intellectual property rights for financial gain.

Known by many names within the industry - non-practicing entity (NPE), patent assertion entity (PAE) and most infamously as "patent trolls" - NPEs over the past few years have single-handedly spawned a sub-specialty of patent litigation that companies across industries have become all too familiar with. Often using the threat of litigation as a tool for engaging large corporate defendants into pricey license negotiations, it is estimated that the average patent suit involving NPEs results in $122 million in lost wealth for the defendant, not to mention the millions of dollars often spent in litigation costs, lost work hours and time-consuming negotiations.

Offered as a one-day event to minimize time spent out of the office and in contrast to more general IP litigation events, American Conference Institute's NPE Litigation conference provides an opportunity for attendees to network with colleagues while engaging in an open discussion with peers who are also being confronted with the same issues.

Ensure your client comes to the table armed with its best defensive and
offensive litigation tools next time it receives an NPE "love letter."

Take note as you are provided with practical strategies for:

? Approaching settlement and license negotiations with an NPE
- What Recent Cases Reveal about Acceptable Royalty Bases in NPE Cases
- How to Obtain Favorable Results from Your Settlement and License Negotiations
? Utilizing reexam, motion practice, claim construction and the Markman hearing to preemptively address weak IP
? Effectively asserting key defenses ? divided or joint infringement, prior commercial use laches and patent pools
? Making the decision of whether or not participate in a patent pool, defensive patent aggregation group or joint defense agreement Gain and discuss best practices for successfully defending against this new breed of patent infringement claim and walk away with practical tips and proven strategies for ensuring your client achieves success in its next action involving an NPE.

Seats at this event are expected to go quickly given the great interest in this topic. Reserve a space now for a member of your IP and litigation departments by calling 1-888-224-2480; faxing your registration to 1-877-927-1563 or registering online at www.AmericanConference.com/NPE.

Long Term Gas Supply Contracts

American Conference Institute — Wed 13 Jun 2012

Berlin | In the uncertain economic landscape of the European gas market, purchasing utilities are facing adverse trading terms throughout their portfolios. The divergence of oil and gas prices continues at a pace with no sign of abatement. These market conditions have led to those functioning under oil-indexed long term gas supply contracts being obliged to buy high and sell low, crippling profit margins and placing them in jeopardy.

Many utilities simply cannot afford to continue to operate under these constraints, placing immense pressure on the trading relationships between them and their suppliers as each stand their ground; leading to intricate pricing disputes. In recent months a few industry players have successfully sought renegotiation of their long term gas supply contracts in an attempt to level the playing field.

C5's second annual "Commercial and Legal Strategies for Negotiating Long Term Gas Supply Contracts" conference has been fully researched and redeveloped to ensure the latest tactics, tips and techniques required for successful contract negotiation are all presented. We have assembled the leading industry figures from all streams to provide their in-depth evaluation of the contractual provisions, re-negotiation strategies and arbitral issues that are critical in the European gas market today. 2012's hot topics that will include:

Assessing the current and future climate of long term gas supply contracts

Negotiating price revision

Negotiation when contractual rules are silent

Commercial considerations to circumvent contractual disputes

Dispute resolution through mediation and arbitration

Improving efficiency and predictability of arbitration

Baseball arbitration

Assessing the global gas market trends

The impact of the global energy market dynamic on price

Effective drafting of future long term contracts

The importance of governing law in gas contracts

This conference brings together experts from all streams to focus and reveal their industry know-how on the fundamental issues affecting the European gas market today. Anyone involved in the negotiation or renegotiation of long term gas supply contracts simply cannot afford to overlook this opportunity to prepare their armory and safeguard their company's market position.

Last year's conference was oversubscribed, so confirm now to avoid disappointment as availability of delegate seats is strictly limited.

3 easy ways to register:

1. Email your details to registrations@C5-Online.com
2. Call our registration team on +44 (0)207 878 6888
3. Fax the registration team on +44 (0)207 878 6885

High Tech Patent Litigation

American Conference Institute — Wed 13 Jun 2012

New York | Recent headlines tell the story:

"Apple's Bid for Preliminary Injunction Against Samsung Denied"
The Recorder, December 2011

"Verizon Must Pay $11 Million Per Month in Sunset Royalties"
Law.com, December 2011

"Google, Oracle Battle Over Damages"
The American Lawyer, December 2011

"AT&T to Pay $215 Million to Settle?"
The Recorder, January 2012

In a sector where the law often struggles to keep up with the science, in recent years the poles have reversed. Waging war against each other in jurisdictions across the country, 2011 was witness to some of the most high profi le patent litigation the high technology industry has seen in recent years. Engulfing computer hardware, software, consumer electronics, medical devices and telecommunications
manufacturers in courts from coast to coast, it seems the "smartphone wars" of 2011 may have only been the tip of the iceberg for high tech patent litigation
between competitors.

Learn what steps to take during your next patent infringement case to
ensure your client's newest product is not rendered useless by costly patent litigation.

Structured specifically to provide a forum for senior IP litigators within the high tech space to meet, share and discuss advanced litigation strategies for protecting your client's most valuable asset ? its IP ? American Conference Institute's Senior IP Litigator's Summit on High Tech Patent Litigation will provide attendees with tried and true litigation strategies from attorneys who are in the trenches, litigating the most high-profile patent litigation matters the high tech industry has seen in recent years.

Go behind the scenes and learn how the elite of the high tech patent litigation bar are asserting and defending patent infringement claims between and among competitors the most well-known technology companies in the world and achieving successful results.

Learn how one day out of the office could save your client millions in litigation costs, license fees or costly damages.

Take note as you are provided with advanced litigation strategies for:

Selecting the best venue to assert or defend your claims
Approaching settlement ? when and how to begin the conversation
Utilizing counterclaims, crossclaims,and motion practice to define the claims at issue in the case
Winning over a judge or jury and setting out your theory of the case

Join your colleagues at this exclusive industry event as they share and discuss winning strategies for ensuring that the next time your client is engaged in a patent infringement suit, it is armed with the best strategies for protecting its most valuable product ? the patents at stake in the case.

Seats at this event are expected to go quickly given the great interest in this topic. Reserve a space now for a member of your IP and litigation departments by calling 1-888-224-2480; faxing your registration to 1-877-927-1563 or registering online at www.AmericanConference.com/htpatlit

Anti-Corruption West Africa

American Conference Institute — Tue 19 Jun 2012

Accra |

The Western African region (including Nigeria, Ghana, the Ivory Coast, Equatorial Guinea and Gabon) is characterised as much for its rampant corruption and bribery as it is for its abundance of natural oil and gas resources. This high perceived risk acts as a big deterrent in the way of foreign direct investment in the region and from those investment that are made, very little of it benefits the local general economy. The risks of investing and operating in this region are heightened by the implementation of the tough new UK Bribery Act and the continued aggressive enforcement of the US Foreign Corrupt Practices Act ("FCPA") particularly in West Africa.

As a recent example, in January 2012, as a result of US Department of Justice investigations under the FCPA, Japanese conglomerate Marubeni Corp. agreed to pay US $54.6 million in criminal fines for its role in the Bonny Island scandal to win billions of dollars of contracts by bribing Nigerian government officials.

Adding to these international compliance pressures company's must keep abreast of existing and pending regional anti-corruption and bribery legislative frameworks across West Africa. Although enforcement of these regimes remains an issue in many West African countries, Nigeria has demonstrated a willingness to cooperate with international authorities in prosecutions against the members of the TKSJ joint venture.

Foreign companies looking to do business or invest in West Africa and local companies listed on foreign stock exchanges or with ties to foreign companies must establish and maintain resilient anti-corruption compliance policies to avoid intrusive government investigations, significant fines and in some cases, jail terms. No industry will escape scrutiny in this region.

Having developed successful industry-leading Anti-Corruption events across the USA, Europe and in South Africa, brings together a leading faculty of experienced in-house and private practice lawyers, compliance executives and government officials from across the region and internationally, who will provide the latest strategies to facilitate compliance with West-African, US and UK anti-corruption laws and mitigate damages should a violation occur.

Key topics and debates include:

Understanding the applicability of the FCPA and UK Bribery Act on West African business and where the laws conflict
Latest developments in local anti-corruption laws across West Africa and key enforcement priorities of the US, UK and West African agencies
The latest techniques for building and maintaining anti-corruption compliance policies used by leading multinational companies
Navigating specific fraud, bribery and corruption risks when working within local content requirements across the region
Conducting effective third party risk-based due diligence to control and minimise liability risks when operating in developing African nations with limited resources
Establishing effective internal whistle-blowing and investigation procedures to help ensure the safety of investigators in high security risk areas
Balancing compliance with regional and international anti-corruption laws with cultural traditions and expectations of gift giving, hospitality and entertainment

Book your place today.

4 easy ways to register:

Click here to register online
PHONE our registration hotline on +44 (0)20 7878 6888
FAX your details directly to +44 (0)20 7878 6885
EMAIL your details directly to registration@c5-online.com

We are currently in the process of developing the agenda and speaker faculty.

For more information please contact:

Speaking opportunities:
Kristina Brown
Tel: + 44 (0) 20 7878 6890
k.brown@C5-Online.com

Sponsorship opportunities:
Jo Menzer
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7878 6978
j.menzer@C5-Online.com

Litigating & Resolving Advertising Disputes

American Conference Institute — Tue 19 Jun 2012

New York |

Class certification raises the stakes tremendously ? Are you prepared?

A disturbing trend has emerged in false advertising litigation ? plaintiffs are filing class action lawsuits that rely heavily on FTC complaints and NAD decisions. These "piggyback" suits threaten a brand's credibility and can cost millions of dollars in settlement. As pressure on advertisers continues to mount, now is the time to revisit your litigation tactics. American Conference Institute's 3rd Expert Forum on Litigating and Resolving Advertising Disputes has been specifically designed to help advertising litigators resolve their biggest challenges.

Find out the most effective strategies for protecting the company's brand

In this competitive economy, more and more companies are developing an aggressive approach by attacking their competitors in the hopes that they can either protect their market position or capture additional market share. And as litigation costs continue to skyrocket, the NAD has become a preferred venue to resolve these disputes. Hear directly from the NAD as the agency shares its expectations for dispute resolution, as well as tips for staying out of the litigation crosshairs.

New this year, practitioners and outside counsel will use a hypothetical fact pattern to take you through the stages of an advertising litigation case ? from pre-discovery, to trial and on to settlement. This new conference component will provide practical tools that you can bring directly to your office.

Workshops Increase Conference Learning

In the past year, there has been a large volume of advertising suits, making it cumbersome for the attorneys to keep track of each latest development. Join our expert for the Pre-Conference Advertising Case Law Review: A Hands-On Examination of the Key Cases of the Past 12 Months, What Th ey Mean for Advertising Practitioners, and the Impact on Litigation, where you will hear up to the minute developments, as well as analyze what recent decisions mean for the overall industry.

Consumer perception surveys have become a key tool in the advertising challenger's toolkit. As each claim made in a commercial or print advertisement must be substantiated, these surveys enable the advertiser to glean exactly what a consumer thought or felt when seeing a specific ad. The post-conference In-Depth Focus Session: Survey Says: Designing Consumer Perception Surveys That Can Withstand Competitor and Court Attack will help you to gain a deeper understanding of how research and consumer perception surveys are utilized to provide support for a claim, and how to ensure surveys can withstand scrutiny in federal court.

With billions of dollars, potential liability and company reputation on the line in advertising disputes, you cannot afford to miss this conference. Ensure your place by calling 1-888-224-2480, emailing CustomerService@AmericanConference.com; or visiting us online at www.americanconference.com/advertiss.

Import Compliance and Enforcement

American Conference Institute — Wed 20 Jun 2012

Washington |

Each year, import compliance and legal professionals attend American Conference Institute's National Forum on Import Compliance and Enforcement to meet and learn from leading trade compliance executives and attorneys, and ask questions directly to senior government officials.

Now in its 7th successful year, this fully updated and highly practical agenda is the culmination of research with a broad range of importers to ensure focus on the most pressing compliance issues impacting your bottom line.

New Program Features and Keynote Speakers for 2012:

Invaluable insights from Ellen McClain, Deputy Assistant Secretary (Transborder Policy, U.S. Department of Homeland Security) on global supply chain security initiatives
Alan Cohen (Senior Attorney, Penalties Branch, CBP) will discuss the largest penalties in the last year, and lessons learned
Hear from Carlos Ochoa (Supervisory Program Manager, C-TPAT / Industry Partnership Programs, CBP) and Susan Dyszel (ITDS Team Lead, CBP) on Single Window Developments and ITDS
Ask your questions to Monika Brenner (Chief, Valuation & Special Programs Branch, CBP) on how to resolve complex valuation and transfer pricing issues
Gain first-hand insights from Cindy Covell (Executive Director, Regulatory Audit) on CBP audit plans and priorities
Benefit from Centers of Excellence and Simplified Entry System updates from Jeremy Baskin (Senior Advisor to the Executive Director, Regulations and Rulings, CBP) and Anne Maricich (Assistant Director, Trade, Los Angeles Field Office, CBP)
Hear from Florence Constant (Chief, Partnership Programs Branch, CBP) on the ISA program: Satisfying strict CBP standards for internal controls
Take away updates from Cindy Allen (Executive Director for ACE Business) on the transition to ACE

New Panel on Intellectual Property Rights.

Learn from Charles Steuart (Chief, IPR & Restricted Merchandise Branch, CBP) and Rich Halverson (National IPR Coordination Center, ICE) on how to reduce counterfeiting risks, import trademark-protected and grey market goods, and what triggers detention and seizures

Fully Updated Session on Importing FDA-Regulated Products Amid New Safety Requirements.

Gain best practices from Domenic Veneziano (Director, Division of Import Operations and Policy, FDA) on how to satisfy new, heightened safety and compliance expectations.

New 2012 Industry Speakers. Tyco, Cardinal Health, Target, 3M, Nike, Del Monte, Boeing, Eli Lilly, General Motors, FedEx, Silicon Image, Hershey, Covidien, Northrop Grumman, Cisco, U.S. Steel Corporation, DRS Technologies, A.N. Deringer, Williams-Sonoma, VAS Aero, and Momentive

No other import compliance conference offers that much value. Book your seat now and benefi t from an early bird rate for a limited time. To register, call 1-888-224-2480; fax your registration form to 1-877-927-1563; or register online at www.AmericanConference.com/import

Off-Label Communications

American Conference Institute — Mon 25 Jun 2012

New York |

When every second of delay counts, how agile is your company in responding to the changing ground rules of off label communications?

The tension between permissible and impermissible off-label communication and promotion has reached a fever-pitch: precedent setting FDA guidance? Sorel... Coronia?. As the very definition of `off-label' remains in the balance in this game-changing year, it is more critical than ever for both pharmaceutical and device companies to understand the nuances of the new regulatory developments, evolving case law, and shifting enforcement priorities. Attendees of ACI's Off Label Communications conference will:

Benchmark best practices against leading companies such as Endo Pharmaceuticals, Lundbeck Pharmaceuticals, Novo Nordisk, Pfi zer, Purdue Pharmaceuticals, Sandoz and many more
Learn how to reposition your company's policies and protocols according to these shifting boundaries and determine what's fair and foul in off-label communications and promotion
Master preparation skills for the new off-label framework based on the free speech defense
Hear directly from the FDA and DOJ and several former federal prosecutors on how to guard proactively against impermissible off-label communications

Over the years, previous attendees have demanded even more in-depth information on responding to government investigations so this year we are pleased to offer a customized post-conference Master Class on Creating a Culture of Compliance: Best Practices for Working with the FDA and DOJ in an Off-Label Investigation.

Ensure you are fully equipped to manage off-label compliance by registering for this conference today by calling 888-224-2480, faxing your registration form to 877-927-1563, or registering online at www.AmericanConference.com/offlabel.

Hatch-Waxman Boot Camp

American Conference Institute — Mon 25 Jun 2012

San Diego |

ACI, the nation's premier provider of life sciences intellectual property conferences, is pleased to bring the third west coast installment of its renowned Hatch-Waxman Series back to San Diego.

2011 brought the enactment of the America Invents Act and 2012 marked the release of the FDA Draft Guidance on Biosimilars. Understand how this will impact the Hatch-Waxman arena.

Now in its third year, Hatch-Waxman Boot Camp ? San Diego Edition has become the gathering place of the Southern California life sciences IP Bar. With the precedential regulatory changes in the IP regulatory arena there will clearly be impacts to Hatch-Waxman. Attend this essential event to understand the interplay of IP and FDA regulation relative to pharma/biotech patents vis-�-vis Hatch-Waxman and recently released biosimilars guidance and ensure that you are aware of the intersection of the newly promulgated America Invents Act with Hatch-Waxman. It is vital to understand how all these components work together and that both will influence the Hatch-Waxman rubric.

A thorough understanding of Hatch-Waxman is absolutely essential to anyone working in the biopharmaceutical area. This knowledge sets the foundation for the protection of small molecules and small proteins and provides the tools to ponder an IP and regulatory framework for what lies beyond the realm of traditional pharmaceuticals. The highly regulated nature of the products which the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries manufacture dictates that the patenting of these products be closely tied to regulatory approval by the FDA. Anyone who works in the life sciences industry ? and who even remotely deals with its IP ? must be well versed in the regulatory components and IP subtleties that play such an integral role in the patenting of its products.

You cannot afford to be left in the dark regarding the interconnection of IP and FDA regulation in these industries.

Gain the competitive edge ? boost your life sciences IP and regulatory IQ.

ACI's Hatch-Waxman Boot Camp has been designed to give counsel and advisors to brand name and generic drug companies and biopharmas ? critical insights into commercialization and the pre-approval process, and also provide you an in-depth review of Hatch-Waxman and other IP basics relative to small molecules and biologics. This conference will lay the necessary foundation for you to thoroughly comprehend the dynamics of the applicable patent life cycles for pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical products and business development plans.

Master the intricacies of the patent and regulatory framework for drugs and biologics.

A faculty of top-notch IP and regulatory counsel all having a wealth of experience through working for brand names and generics as well as biopharmas ? will share their knowledge on:

The organization, jurisdiction of the FDA and the PTO and their interplay in the patenting of drugs and biologics
How the approval process for drugs and biologics is connected to the patenting of these products
Pre-patent considerations relative to R&D and patent portfolio and patent life cycle management
How the Hatch-Waxman Act established the paradigm for market entry of generic small molecule drugs ? and how biosimilar
products are adding a new dimension to this schematic
The relationship between patent and non-patent exclusivity
The importance of patenting bioequivalence characteristics in certain drug products
The ins and outs of patent term extension under 35 U.S.C. � 156 and 37 CFR 1.710 ? 1.791

Also, in response to your requests, we have added a special Interactive Biosimilars Strategy Session, which will provide an overview of the law governing biosimilars and will then delve into interactive hypotheticals about the inner-workings of the BPCIA and anticipated litigation scenarios.New for 2012 is a post-conference workshop Patent Reform 101: Overview of the Fundamental Provisions in the America Invents Act and the Impact on Hatch-Waxman Litigation, which will walk you through the AIA and highlight important aspects of the Act vis-�-vis Hatch-Waxman, including understanding the implementation schedule for certain provisions of the Act.Attend this conference and learn to navigate your way through the IP and regulatory mazes that play such a crucial role in your practice areas. Register now by calling 1-888-224-2480, faxing your registration form to 1-877-927-1563, or registering online at www.AmericanConference.com/HWBootCamp

Anti-Corruption London

American Conference Institute — Tue 26 Jun 2012

London |

Upgrading your Compliance Programme, Detection Strategies and Internal Controls in the New Era of Heightened Enforcement

Fully Updated Agenda

Every June, chief compliance officers, general counsel, forensic accountants from global companies and their advisors attend C5's Forum on Anti-Corruption in London.

Reserve your seat today for what is regarded as THE must-attend event in Europe that shapes the anti-corruption community.

Key topics include:

Minimising risks when interacting with government officials ? Case studies in real-world problems and practiced solutions
Being prepared for potential private rights of actions arising from corruption-related misconduct
Avoiding debarment for potential violations of the FCPA and UKBA
Leveraging internal controls to detect corrupt payments and track sensitive expenses
Latest developments in the implementation and enforcement of the UK Bribery Act: A year in review, including the potential use of Deferred Prosecution Agreements (DPAs) with the introduction of the UK Bribery Act

Your First Chance to Hear from the New Director of the

Serious Fraud Office, David Green

Speakers already confirmed include:

Fabio De Pasquale, Public Prosecutor, Court of Justice of Milano
Jean-Bernard Schmid, State Prosecutor, Republic and Canton of Geneva
Jose Villodre Lopez, Judge ? Chief Magistrate, The Court of First Instance, Barcelona
Knut Mager, Head Group Legal Country Organisations, Novartis International AG
John Freeman, Vice President & General Counsel, Technip USA, Inc.
Edwardo Lazzarini, EMEA Compliance Officer, Biomet
Nicola Bonucci, Director Legal Department, OECD
Pascale Dubois, Sanctions Evaluation and Suspension Officer, The World Bank
Hassan Hassan, Associate General Counsel, Mars Corporation UAE

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In our continuous effort to improve the quality of our programmes and offer you more value, we are pleased to provide you with the opportunity to submit suggestions and nominate speakers for this year's programme. Please contact Yvette Lingom, Division manager ? legal, at y.lingom@c5-online.com or at 020 7878 6923.

If you are interested in learning more about sponsorship for this event, please contact Jo Menzer, Business Development manager at j.menzer@c5-online.com or at 020 7878 6978.

For more information on media partnerships please contact Olga Ponomareva, Marketing Manager at o.ponomareva@c5-online.com at 020 7878 6917.

Russian Ports

American Conference Institute — Tue 26 Jun 2012

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The liberalization of international trade regulation and the accession of Russia into the WTO are designed to increase cargo turnover of Russian ports and significantly influence development of the entire port industry.

According to the Ministry of Transport, cargo turnover in Russian seaports is expected to grow by 46% by 2016 compared to 2010 and will total 770 million tons. However, according to estimations, the capacity of Russian seaports by 2016 will amount to only 15% of the total reserve. As a result, market participants face the problem of balancing the development of the entire logistics infrastructure in order to increase the turnover capacity of the transport sector.

"RUB 430 bn. will be invested in the development of the port industry by 2015, RUB 300 bn. of which will come from non-budgetary funds" , Igor Levitin, Minister, Ministry of Transport of Russia

Growth of world trade is almost inevitable in the long term, but is Russia's transport infrastructure ready for a new economic boom? The Russian ports industry is facing the challenge of preparing for post-crisis growth in trade volumes but preparation should be taking place now.

C5's 5th International Forum "Russian Ports" will bring together senior Government officials, port operators, stevedoring and container companies, cargo owners and cargo consignors, as well as global and Russian investors and financiers, to discuss the critical concerns facing the sector, including:

How to prepare for future growth in trade where goods are transported by sea
How to ensure the integrated development of ports infrastructure with the surrounding areas
How to increase the efficiency of the land use in the ports industry: creation of industrial and free economic zones
How to ensure effective communication of information between state bodies and international trade companies

Food Safety Regulatory Compliance

American Conference Institute — Tue 26 Jun 2012

Chicago | Since the passage of the Food Safety Modernization Act in January 2011, the FDA has been very busy?

March 9, 2012 ? FDA released the FSMA Domestic Facility Risk Categorization for FY 2012, including guidance on the categorization of "high risk" food facilities

March 1, 2012 ? Interim Final Rule on the Establishment, Maintenance, and Availability of Records became effective

October 2011 ? Guidance issued on "What You Need to Know about Administrative Detention of Foods"

July 3, 2011 ? Interim Final Rule on "Information Required in Prior Notice of Imported Food" became effective

The above is only a sampling of the numerous implementing regulations and industry guidance that have been issued by the FDA in recent months since the passage of the Food Safety Modernization Act ? how is your company or client working to update company policies across departments in order to remain compliant under new and soon-to-be implemented regulations?

Learn how new requirements will impact your legal and
business operations ? prepare your business now.

Back for a third successful year, this forum has been specifically developed specifically to provide in-house food safety, regulatory and compliance officers and legal counsel with an opportunity to network and benchmark internal protocols and procedures in response to new regulatory requirements under the Food Safety Modernization Act. Featuring insights from a faculty of expert industry leaders and legal counsel who are on the cutting edge of implementation under the Act, ACI's Food Safety Regulatory Compliance Summit will provide attendees with the most up-to-date information to aid you in your day-to-day practice.

Take advantage of this unique and advanced conference to learn how key provisions under the Food Safety Modernization Act will impact your legal and business operations today, tomorrow and in the years to come as you walk away with practical solutions to your most pressing regulatory and legal concerns, including:

preventive controls
foreign supplier verification
imported food
inspections
records access
recalls

Obtain the information you need from those on the leading edge of the food industry as you gather firsthand information and best practices you can take back to your company and implement throughout your company's food supply chain.

Automotive Product Liability Litigation

American Conference Institute — Tue 26 Jun 2012

Chicago |

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
IN THE AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY

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

Aviation Litigation

American Conference Institute — Tue 26 Jun 2012

Boston | The aviation industry is at a crossroads, facing unique challenges including large scale products liability claims arising from malfunctions and crashes in and out of the United States, increasing tarmac delay and TSA security check claims alleging violations of passenger rights and privacy, and the potential for criminal liability arising out of airline operations and non-compliance. These challenges, coupled with the FAA and NTSB cracking down on connecting carrier liability and other safety matters and a creative and motivated plaintiffs' bar make it critical that outside counsel remain prepared to deal with constantly evolving regulations, case law and new theories of liability and ensure the best defense strategies in order to succeed pre-trial and at trial.

Now in its fourth year, ACI's conference on Defending and Managing AVIATION LITIGATION is designed to offer even the most seasoned aviation attorneys valuable insights on solving these challenges and provide unparalleled networking opportunities with the likes of: Jet Blue Airways, Bell Helicopter Textron, XL Insurance Company, British Airways, Trans States Holding, United Air Lines, Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty, United States Aviation Underwriters, Garmin International, Air Canada, Honeywell Aerospace, Airbus, Dassault Falcon Jet ?and many others.

This is the only event in the industry that brings together federal judges, regulatory and enforcement officials, leading outside litigators and key in-house counsel and claims officers. By attending you will:

Gain valuable business development strategies from dozens of in-house counsel and claims officers who will provide insight into case evaluation, managing the costs of litigation and working with outside counsel
Improve your litigation strategy by hearing directly from 6 federal judges on how they interpret evidence and arguments specifically in the aviation context
Get the latest updates on aviation investigation and enforcement trends from NTSB and FAA officials
Understand the plaintiffs' perspective regarding which claims are most attractive, emerging theories of liability and a plaintiff's approach to managing aviation claims

Plus, complete your 2-day experience by also signing up for the Pre and Post-Conference Master Classes:

A- Business Development Master Class: In-House Perspectives on Selection and Evaluation of Outside Counsel

B- Working Within the Triangle: Expert Strategies on How Defense Counsel, Insurers and Companies Can Work Together to Successfully Resolve Claims and Litigation

Register now by calling 888-224-2480 or faxing your registration form to 877-927-1563. You can also register online at www.AmericanConference.com/Aviation

15th FCPA Boot Camp

American Conference Institute — Tue 26 Jun 2012

Chicago | The increased FCPA enforcement environment is here to stay. Attend ACI's acclaimed FCPA Boot Camp and hear from expert legal counsel, accountants and compliance officers from companies across industries and with a range of global footprints as they provide you with proven FCPA compliance practices to confront the global enforcement challenges that lie ahead.

The last 12 months have certainly been headline worthy in the world of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act. Despite the mixed results obtained by the government in recent FCPA prosecutions, the USDOJ has made it clear that the recent string of difficulties will not slow down its anti-corruption enforcement efforts. Coupled with an increase in anti-bribery legislation being passed all over the world and the continued cooperation between and among enforcement authorities across borders?it seems corruption has become a borderless crime. Still, as the focus on anti-corruption continues to shine bright, U.S. businesses have been actively lobbying Congress for better legislation to protect U.S. companies operating abroad. In this type of high-tension, politically-charged enforcement environment, companies and the lawyers who represent them cannot afford to be on uncertain
footing when it comes to FCPA compliance.

Designed to provide you with global FCPA compliance strategies and internal controls you can take back and implement at your company or with your client, attendees of this acclaimed ACI FCPA Boot Camp will walk away with practical FCPA compliance solutions to meet their company's operational challenges regardless of their industry or sector. Featuring an unprecedented speaker faculty, led by the practitioners inside the biggest cases of the year, senior legal counsel and compliance officers from companies with mature anti-corruption programs, attendees at this Chicago Boot Camp will learn how to:

Build an internal compliance program that fits your company's global footprint
Conduct effective test-runs and self-assessments of your compliance program
Vet, screen, audit and monitor third parties
Ensure your global compliance program is aligned with international standards
Survive a multi-agency, cross-border investigation

And much more!

Don't miss this opportunity to share and gain best practices from your colleagues while learning what steps your company can take to ensure its company's compliance program meets government standards. Hear first-hand from companies with innovative FCPA compliance programs and lawyers who are on the front lines of the biggest cases as they share with you guidance into how to best navigate the world of FCPA compliance.

Register by calling 888-224-2480; faxing your registration to 877-927-1563; or register online at www.americanconference.com/FCPABootCamp.

Obstetric Malpractice

American Conference Institute — Wed 27 Jun 2012

Philadelphia |

Be a part of the nation's premier obstetric malpractice conference and ensure that you keep abreast of the evolving standards of care, emerging theories of liability, and new defense strategies.

Obstetric malpractice cases continue to result in massive verdicts, reaching amounts in excess of $100 million. Claims are evolving in response to advances in medical technology, which can increase the potential for errors in the delivery room. Further, new standards of care are emerging and with these new standards come new malpractice claims. Given the state of obstetric malpractice, it is essential that all those along the obstetric malpractice continuum, including medical professionals, risk managers, insurance professionals, plaintiffs' attorneys, and defense counsel, be current on the latest claims and defense strategies and how they are impacting the practice.

American Conference Institute's 11th Annual Advanced Forum on Obstetric Malpractice Claims will bring together an unparalleled faculty of medical experts, risk managers, insurance professionals, and leading plaintiffs' and defense attorneys, who will provide you with the most up-to-date information on complex medical issues and litigation hurdles, including:

Emerging standards of care, including the use of hypothermia
Perinatal asphyxia and neonatal brain injury
Shoulder dystocia
Claims arising from prenatal care
Fetal monitoring and surveillance
Placental pathology and neuroimaging and their impact on assessments of causation and timing
Intrauterine infections and genetic disorders

PLUS, add value to your attendance by also registering for the Post-Conference Litigation Master Classes:

A Formulating a Document and E-Discovery Plan that Defends Against Overly Aggressive Requests While Ensuring Compliance
June 28, 2012 | 2:30 p.m. ? 4:30 p.m.

B Trial Techniques for Every Stage of an Obstetric Malpractice Case
June 28, 2012 | 4:30 p.m. ? 6:30 p.m.

In-House Counsel Forum on Government Regulation of Prescription Drug Pricing

American Conference Institute — Wed 27 Jun 2012

New York |

Prepare now for proposed reforms in pricing methodologies and new trends in pricing litigation that will radically change business operations and legal strategies in the pharmaceutical industry.

More than 40 leading in-house counsel, expert attorneys, top pricing specialists, and government enforcers will gather at this premier event to provide attendees with the tools, resources and insights needed to:

Master current pricing and reimbursement regulation and compliance protocols
Anticipate new pricing and reimbursement methodologies
Comprehend the shadow impact of healthcare reform on the pharmaceutical industry as a whole

This is the only industry gathering that will directly address the ripple effect of the proposed Rule on nearly every major component of the pharmaceutical industry and public and private healthcare. You will leave this event with clear direction on how R&D, IP, product and formulary placement, and patient access would in some way be affected by the proposals of the draft Rule.

Further, our pre-conference working group on Drug Pricing and Reimbursement Fundamentals: Exploring Current Methodologies and Proposed Reforms will teach you to cut through the complexities of current methodologies and proposed changes under the draft AMP Rule and other components of health care reform.

Learn to counsel and defend your pricing clients against new allegations and trends in pricing enforcement.

Identify vulnerabilities in pricing methodologies that may give rise to fraud and abuse allegations
Prepare for an increase in new public and private pricing litigation
Navigate uncertain state and federal enforcement pathways

Our expert faculty will show you why there is real fear that pricing error may be equated with pricing manipulation and how this could lead to allegations of the creation of a new ?spread.' Also, understand how in the federal arena, pricing actions are being tied to allegations of off -label use. Get the latest information on the increase of AWP suits filed by state AGs and other private and public entities as well as new suits concerning manufacturer coupon programs.

REGISTER NOW.

Register today for the industry's premier and most comprehensive legal forum on pricing and reimbursement by calling 1-888-224-2480, faxing your registration form to 1-877-927-1563, or logging on to www.AmericanConference.com/RxDrugPricing

Anti-Corruption Compliance in High Risk Markets

American Conference Institute — Mon 16 Jul 2012

Washington |

In the last year, anti-corruption enforcement actions have involved business activities in Mexico, China, India, Nigeria, Brazil, Russia and other markets considered "high risk". At the same time, new anti-bribery laws and enforcement tools have spread across the globe promising to raise the stakes for multinationals. These developments make it clear that anti-corruption enforcement is here to stay and will affect more companies doing business in high risk markets than ever before.

Do you know what it takes to ensure the success of your global anti-corruption compliance program in BRIC and emerging markets?

What constitutes a high risk partner in India versus Brazil? How do you detect demand side corruption schemes in Nigeria or Russia? What does the investigative process look like in China as opposed to Brazil? How do you train employees to identify and report red flags in Ukraine versus Venezuela? These questions and others require multinationals to rethink anti-corruption compliance and adopt a more local approach to effectively respond to bribery risks.

That's why American Conference Institute's 3rd Global Forum on Anti-Corruption Compliance in Emerging Markets is designed to provide practical, country-specific guidance on screening third-parties, preventing gift s and entertainment pitfalls, working with joint venture partners, conducting internal investigations and other critical anti-bribery issues.

Get Firsthand Local Insights From:

Fernando M. Caleiro Palma, Anti-Corruption Program Manager ? South America, ADM ? Archer Daniels Midland (Brazil)
Yogesh Goel, Global Compliance Offi cer, Indian Subcontinent, SAP (India)
Irina Lazieva, Regional Ethics & Compliance Counsel, FSU and Europe, Weatherford International (Russia)
Luc�a Villal�n Trujillo, Head of Internal Control, Pemex Exploraci�n y Producci�n (Mexico)
Raymond B. Eby, Director of Compliance & Business Conduct for Europe, Middle East & Africa, 3M Company (Turkey)
John W. Sullivan, Asia Legal Director, Texas Instruments (China)
Adriana Velezquez, Compliance Leader, Latin America, General Electric (Mexico)
Alexey Anikeev, Legal and Compliance Director, Russia and Caspian, Baker Hughes (Russia)

Benefit from More Country Focused Panels on:

Russia and Nigeria ? preventing missteps when local enforcement authorities come knocking
Brazil ? achieving local buy-in of your anti-corruption compliance program
Nigeria, Angola, and Equatorial Guinea ? how to meet local content requirements for joint ventures without running afoul of the FCPA
Venezuela and Indonesia ? how to manage mandatory community investment programs while upholding your FCPA compliance commitments
Iraq and Afghanistan ? Minimizing bribery risks in reconstruction projects

New Interactive Discussions:

Local anti-corruption experts share best practices on third party due diligence and management in BRIC
Insights from counsel at Baker Hughes in the US and Russia on how to ensure the success of your global anti-corruption compliance program on the ground

A Unique Opportunity to Hear From Global Anti-Corruption Leaders:

Nuhu Ribadu
Chairman of the Petroleum Revenue Task Force (Nigeria), Former Executive Chairman of Nigeria's Economic and Financial Crimes Commission

Sridar Iyengar
Board Member, Janaagraha Center for Citizenship & Democracy, I-Paid-a-Bribe (India)

Complete Your Experience with New Working Groups:

A. Train the FCPA Trainer: A Practical Guide on How to Design an Effective Anti-Corruption Training Curriculum for Employees and Third Parties and Successfully Conduct Training in BRIC Countries B. Detecting Corruption in Your Local Operations: How to Conduct Effective Risk Assessments in High Risk Markets

Register early to guarantee your place and take advantage of early bird discounts. Call 1-888-224-2480; fax your registration form to 1-877-927-1563; or register online at www.AmericanConference.com/FCPARiskMarkets

Clinical Trials

American Conference Institute — Tue 17 Jul 2012

Boston |

The FDA recognizes that there have been "dramatic changes" in how clinical trials are conducted and monitored.

Modernize your company's policies and protocols to place your company at the forefront of the quickly evolving clinical trials landscape.

In the last year, between the issuance of final and proposed regulations on clinical trials conduct and unprecedented government and public scrutiny of trials, structuring and conducting safe and compliant clinical trials has never been a more difficult task. Undoubtedly, there will be even more challenges and new demands on even the most seasoned clinical trials professionals in the months to come. In light of the complexity facing the clinical trials world, ACI's 14th Advanced Forum on Clinical Trials provides a comprehensive forum for the key stakeholders ? current and former government enforcers, top in-house counsel from sponsor biopharmaceutical and medical device companies, CROS, hospitals, universities, and research institutions ? to unite and share best practices when structuring a safe and compliant clinical trials program which maximizes data integrity and human subject protection.

More is at stake than ever with record-breaking fines and criminal and civil liability.

The continued and steady stream of high-profile investigations into biopharmaceutical and device companies' clinical studies data integrity makes it abundantly clear that it is imperative to have triage plans in place to weather the storm of criminal and civil liability stemming from clinical trial research.

Successful clinical trials are essential to a company's pipeline and market share. Attendees of this event will:

Hear directly from the FDA and DOJ and several former federal prosecutors on how to guard proactively against impermissible behavior during a clinical trial
Heighten patient protection throughout your clinical trials by learning inside compliance tips and strategies from counsel from Hospital Corporation of America, University of Pennsylvania, and more?
Facilitate drug approval and protect market share as you share best practices with the experts who already have put established large-scale trials together including representatives from Abbott Laboratories, GE Healthcare, Johnson & Johnson, The Medicines Company, Prometheus Laboratories, Rigel Pharmaceuticals and more?
Gain insider tips to ensure compliance, minimize liability, and adhere to good clinical practices when conducting clinical trials domestically and internationally in the face of new developments with informed consent, post-marketing studies, risk-based monitoring
Find out best practices for keeping up to date with numerous scientifi c and technical advances including the cultural permeation of social media and the reality of biosimilar clinical trials

Over the years, previous attendees have demanded even more in-depth information on the logistical and practical challenges of running a trial, so this year we are pleased to present two highly in-depth sessions run by practitioners in the trenches: The Nuts-and-Bolts of Structuring and Carrying Out Large Scale International Clinical Trials and Clinical Trials for Medical Device Companies.

Don't hesitate- streamlined and safe clinical trials are crucial to the continued success of your company. Call 888-224-2480, fax your registration form to 877-927-1563 or register on-line at www.AmericanConference.com/ClinicalTrials to ensure that you have a spot among your peers at this summit of the leaders in the clinical trials industry.

ITAR Compliance

American Conference Institute — Tue 24 Jul 2012

Washington |

Evolve Your Global ITAR Compliance Program in Preparation for Export Control Reform, Regulatory Changes and the Current Rise in Enforcement

Whether you are a large, mid-size or small exporter, American Conference Institute's 7th Advanced Forum on ITAR Compliance offers you a highly worthwhile networking and benchmarking opportunity with senior-level decision-makers from government and industry. Few events like this one are able to gather the who's who of the ITAR community all in one room!

Take this opportunity to gain best practices and forge key relationships with our new 2012 expert faculty from DDTC, BIS, DTSA, DoJ, BAE, Cisco, General Dynamics, Boeing, Raytheon, Smiths Group, Virgin Galactic, DRS, AECOM, Hydra Electric, Meggitt, Virginia Polytechnic Institute, The MITRE Corporation, Northrop Grumman, Exelis, Rolls Royce North America, International Rectifier Corporation, ATK and Hawker Beechcraft.

Unlike other ITAR training events, this highly sophisticated, practical conference will focus on how to address the most complex and emerging ITAR compliance and enforcement risks impacting your business.

2012 PROGRAM UPDATES:

New Keynote Addresses

Gain policy insights from Kevin Maloney, Director, Defense Trade Controls Licensing, DDTC
First-hand updates on the status of USML-CCL changes from Todd E. Willis, Director, Munitions Control Division, Office of Strategic Industries and Economic Security, BIS
Ask William Mackie, U.S. Attorney's Office, Eastern District of Tennessee, Prosecutor in the J. Reece Roth case, about what triggers prosecutions of individuals instead of companies for ITAR violations
Hear from Michael Laychak, Director, Licensing Directorate, DTSA on new requirements and expectations for CJ requests
Ask Steven Pelak, National Export Coordinator, DoJ about how ITAR cases against companies and individuals are investigated and litigated, and priorities going forward

New 2012 Sessions Include:

Re-evaluating your approach to identifying a "broker" and "brokering" based on current requirements and proposed changes to expand the definitions
Take away best practices from ATK and Virgin Galactic on classifying foreign-origin or produced items as "ITAR-Free": Resolving intricate jurisdiction determination challenges posed by the extraterritorial reach of the ITAR
Benchmark with Raytheon on how to integrate complex ITAR license provisos, TAAs and cyber security risk management into your IT infrastructure
Hear from BAE Systems plc and the Special Compliance Monitor for Xe Services (now Academi) on how to implement remedial measures during and after an ITAR investigation
Hear from Northrop Grumman on how to prepare your sales, procurement and other teams for export control reform, and manage expectations of your staff and customers
Take away practical insights from GE Aviation, Rolls Royce North America and Hydra Electric on how to strengthen your global ITAR compliance program for your parent and foreign subsidiary operations
Refine your approach to conducting internal audits to close out a settlement or voluntary disclosure
Navigate the congressional notification process and minimize the risk of delay

Maximize your learning and networking at practical, intensive pre-conference Working Groups - July 23, 2012:

Preventing ITAR Migration throughout the R & D and Product Life Cycle: Classifying New, Innovative and Emerging Technologies
Exclusive Empowered Official Benchmarking Session: How to Handle Complex Scenarios that Keep EOs Up at Night

As this event sells out each year, save your seat early by calling 1-888-884-2480; by faxing your registration form to 1-877-927-1563, or by registering online at www.AmericanConference.com/ITAR.

Long Term Care Regulatory Boot Camp

American Conference Institute — Tue 24 Jul 2012

Chicago |

Get the ultimate roadmap to the complicated
landscape of Long Term Care regulatory law

From opening a long term care facility to enduring an investigation to appealing tags to full scale litigation, there are a plethora of regulatory hurdles that must be overcome to avoid non-compliance. The regulatory landscape in this area is complex and it is essential for attorneys who do not have regulatory practices ? but who do deal with long term care compliance and litigation ? to have a familiarity with these concepts.

Litigation often follows regulatory violations and the
two are inextricably linked.

Ensure you have a firm grasp of relevant regulations
to achieve the best outcomes for your cases

Many litigators and in-house counsel ? despite their tenure litigating long term care cases ? are not well-versed in the regulatory hurdles found in this space. Whether you are an in-house or outside counsel litigator or in-house regulatory counsel, Long Term Care Regulatory Boot Camp will provide you the insights you need.

Boost your regulatory IQ

ACI's Long Term Care Regulatory Boot Camp has been designed to give litigators (both in-house and outside), as well regulatory counsel, a strong working knowledge of core long term care regulatory competencies.

A distinguished faculty of regulatory experts will share their knowledge and give you critical insights on:

Relevant regulations that govern all aspects of long term care facilities
The survey and certification process
All aspects of the appeals process, including DAB. IDR, and IIDR
Medicare/Medicaid fraud and other audits
Elder Abuse statutes
FCA, anti-kickback, and qui tam
Labor and employment issues
The impact of Health Care Reform on long term care facilities
Complying with requirements for admission, transfer, and discharge of residents

Attend this conference and learn to navigate your way through the regulatory maze that plays such a crucial role to your cases and practice areas. Don't delay ? register now by calling 1-888-224-2480, faxing your registration form to 1-877-927-1563, or registering online at www.americanconference.com/LTCBootCamp.

Advanced China Tax Summit

American Conference Institute — Tue 24 Jul 2012

Shanghai |

A groundbreaking Conference uniquely designed for China Tax Directors, CFOs and Finance Directors.

Benefit from unparalleled benchmarking and networking opportunities with top tax experts in China.

Foreign multinational companies are facing a complex tax regime and stricter
enforcement environment in China. Recent tax regulatory developments such as the VAT reform, foreigner social security tax, and new environmental tax have created more saving opportunities but also increased the tax compliance burden. In addition, the heightened enforcement on transfer pricing, offshore share transfer, corporate reorganization in 2012 place huge tax risks for multinational companies in China.

American Conference Institute and C5 Group are delighted to announce the Advanced China Tax Summit. Designed specially for tax directors, CFOs, finance directors of foreign multinational companies in China, and their advisers, this advanced conference brings together an exceptional faculty of senior tax professionals, who will provide the most up to date review of complex issues that arise from both tax planning and compliance fronts in China.

Program Panels Focusing on High Risk Areas and High Tax Savings
for China Taxation Operations

? Obtain VAT Zero Rate Certification Under Shanghai VAT Pilot Program
? Be Qualified for Tax-free Company Restructuring under Circular 59
? Mitigate Risks in Transfer Pricing Adjustment
? Reduce Audit Risks in Offshore Share Transfer under Circular 698
? Comply with China customs valuation on royalties, overseas engineering
and other potential valuation adjustment

Hear Real-Life Cases Studies on China Taxation Operations for
Multinational Companies

? All panels focus on lessons learned from past cases, audits and controversies
? Benchmark your internal tax management with your peers
? Learn how to bridge the gap between tax function and business operations
? Align strategic tax planning with technical execution

Benefit from Exceptional Networking Opportunities for China Tax Community

This summit will provide a closed-door high level networking opportunities
for senior tax executives from multinational companies across industries which
include high technology, logistics, financial services, manufacturing, life sciences
as well as top tax advisors in China.

Attend Exclusive Working Groups for In-Depth Learning and Interactive Discussion

A. How to Achieve Special Tax Treatment in Company Restructurings under Circular 59 (13:30 - 17:00 on July 23, 2012)

B. Preparing for a Transfer Pricing Audit in China: A Practical Guide on How to Effectively Respond to Different Tax Authorities and Mitigate Penalties (14:00 - 17:30 on July 25, 2012)

Seats at this unique event are expected to fill out. To reserve your place
today, visit us online at www.C5-Online.com?ChinaTax or email us at
CustomerService@AmericanConference.com.

DCAA Audits Boot Camp

American Conference Institute — Tue 24 Jul 2012

San Diego |

PENTAGON BOOSTS CONTRACT AUDIT FUNDING: DCAA and DCMA Plan to Increase Auditors by 15.6% and 19.5%, Respectively, Over the Next Two Years
*WashingtonPost.com, February 2012

With an increased effort to reduce the audit backlog that has grown since 2011, the U.S. Department of Defense is taking proactive, financial steps to improve audit quality and efficiency. According to a Pentagon spokeswoman, DCAA expects to complete $175 billion of incurred cost audits in fiscal 2013, up from $19 billion in fiscal 2012.

There has never been a more critical time to make sense of key cost or pricing requirements, and gain practical tools for DCAA audit preparation!

You cannot afford to miss American Conference Institute's DCAA Audit & Compliance Boot Camp in San Diego. At this practical, nuts and bolts course, participants will have the unique opportunity to delve into core cost or pricing, and audit requirements, and learn from leading government contractors in a highly interactive setting. Each session has been carefully structured to provide you with a solid foundation for applying the requirements to your daily work. Speakers will engage in a step-by-step analysis and explanation of key concepts and developments that are critical to your business.

Unlike other courses, you will hear from DCAA, and industry experts on how to meet strict compliance expectations. Learn the nuts and bolts of how to:

Implement core requirements of the Truth in Negotiations Act (TINA) and overcome common challenges to TINA compliance
Gain a better understanding of what triggers a payment withholding under the new DFARS Business Systems Rule
Improve your internal practices for conducting an adequate price analysis of subcontractor proposals
Manage access to records: Responding to DCAA auditor requests for record and employee interviews
Prepare for increased DoD focus on incurred cost submissions and using the new ICE model
Reduce the risk of enforcement and penalties: When an audit can lead to a government investigation for fraud or false claims violations

2012 KEYNOTE ADDRESS
Don Mullinax, Regional Director, Western Region, Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA)

PLUS, don't miss the interactive pre-boot camp working groups to complete your training:

A: Fundamentals of Cost, Pricing, and DCAA Compliance: Making Sense of Key FAR, DFARS, CAS and Audit Requirements

B: The Nuts and Bolts of Determining Cost "Allowability" and "Allocability" under the CAS and FAR: How to Comply with CAS, GAAP, Reasonableness and Allocability Standards

Enhanced Interactive Benchmarking Sessions

ACI's DCAA Audit & Compliance Boot Camp was developed after extensive market research in order to deliver the practical tools necessary to manage audits, work with auditors, and improve internal compliance processes. Topics were selected based on the biggest challenges facing industry today - with ample time left for questions during each panel.

How to conduct a review of your internal controls: Best practices for detecting compliance weaknesses
Contractor Purchasing System Review (CPSR): Negotiating with vendors and conducting a proper analysis of quoted prices
MOCK AUDIT: From entrance conference to the exit conference, and everywhere in between

Send your entire team and register early as seats at this event are expected to fill to capacity. Registrations will be taken on a first come, first served basis. Call 1-888.224-2480; fax your registration form to 1-877-927-1563 or register online at www.AmericanConference.com/DCAABootCamp.

Freedom to Operate

American Conference Institute — Mon 30 Jul 2012

Philadelphia |

Can Your Company Afford to Make the Wrong Freedom to Operate Determination?

Freedom to operate searching and analysis, always a critical component of any patent counsel's profession, is undergoing its biggest shake-up in a generation. Expansion of the obviousness standard, the America Invents Act provisions now requiring a truly global search, and other developments have left patent attorneys and business development professionals perplexed as they try to protect valuable IP in an increasingly competitive global environment. As a result, it is vital that you have the "know-how" to make early, sound, and competent business determinations as to whether you truly have freedom to operate in a given area.

There is one place you can equip yourself with the tools needed to overcome these uncertainties ? American Conference Institute's 6th Tactical and Practical Guide to Freedom to Operate. This exclusive event will bring you targeted, thoughtful commentary on the mechanics of making sound and competent freedom to operate determinations. ACI has gathered an outstanding faculty of leading in-house counsel and expert attorneys from the biotech, pharmaceutical, and chemical sectors who will provide you with first-hand, practical, and comprehensive best practices on freedom to operate search and analysis. This event will provide attendees with:

? Access to the thought processes and best practices of in-house counsel and executives from biotech, pharmaceutical, and chemical sectors
? Strategic plans of action from leading private practice attorneys specializing in patent prosecution, litigation, and licensing at major law firms
? Key insights on freedom to operate search strategies and the latest legislation and case law impacting analysis
? Guaranteed networking access to peers from companies and law firms across industries

Further enhance your learning by attending the post-conference Master Class on Creating and Implementing an Iterative "Living" FTO Strategy: Utilizing FTO to Inform Product Development and Minimize IP Risks and the Complete Guide to Maintaining Market Exclusivity for Diagnostic Methods Post-Prometheus.

Consumer Finance Class Actions & Litigation

American Conference Institute — Mon 30 Jul 2012

Chicago |

Consumer financial services companies are facing unprecedented regulatory and enforcement scrutiny and mounting litigation, and there is no sign of change coming anytime soon. That is why it is essential that in-house an outside counsel have a mastery of new class action trends, emerging theories of liability, and effective defense and settlement strategies.

It is with this in mind that American Conference Institute has developed its 14th National Conference on Consumer Finance Class Actions & Litigation. We have assembled an unparalleled faculty of federal and state regulatory and enforcement officials, senior in-house counsel, renowned federal and state judges, and leading outside defense counsel who will provide you with expert advice, critical insights, and comprehensive updates on:

Adapting to the emerging regulatory and enforcement paradigm, with a focus on how the CFPB is going to impact consume finance litigation going forward
Best practices for defending against class actions arising from TCPA, FCRA, FDCPA, loan modificfations, foreclosure practices, fee products, credit/debit cards, student loans, and auto loans, and key considerations when making the decision to settle
Assessing how the courts are applying Wal-Mart v. Dukes and AT&T Mobility v. Concepcion to consumer finance litigation and determining how best to argue against class certification
Managing and defending against claims of discriminatory lending and assessing the status of ?disparate impact' in lending litigation and enforcement

PLUS, add value to your attendance by also registering for the exclusive post-conference

Litigation Master Classes:

A Managing and Defending Against Multidistrict Litigation (MDL) and Multiple Class Actions: New and Emerging Plaintiff Strategies and What Defense Counsel Must Know In Order To Defend Against Them
July 31, 2012 | 3:40 p.m.?5:40 p.m.

B Effective Strategies for Preparing Experts and Company Witnesses for Depositions and Trial
August 1, 2012 | 10:00 a.m.?12:00 p.m.

Register now by calling 1-888-224-2480 or by faxing your registration form to 1-877-927-1563. You can also register online at www.AmericanConference.com/CFCAChicago

Litigating Life Insurance and Annuity Claims

American Conference Institute — Mon 30 Jul 2012

New York City |

The preeminent Life Insurance event where defense and plaintiff lawyers and in-house counsel and claims professionals are meeting to devise practical solutions for today's most critical issues

The litigation landscape involving life insurance and annuity claims has exploded in recent months, including increased class action claims targeting retained accounts and new and ramped up filing stemming from STOLI products in the secondary market. To complicate matters further, Plaintiffs are mobilizing and challenging rescission of policies and quickly resorting to bad faith claims when claims are denied. The potential outcomes of these cases are extremely risky and the costs of the suits are astronomical (in addition to the expense and resources needed to carefully inspect applications and investigate statements related to the insured's health and finances in an effort to flag statements of material misrepresentations).

Furthermore, new and recent developments in case law, complex statutes, and NAIC promulgated rules are critical aspects of any litigation strategy. In response to it all, American Conference Institute presents its premier National Advanced Forum on LITIGATING LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITY CLAIMS. This forum is your "one-stop" venue where practitioners can network with leading insurers from around the country, and learn from top plaintiff and defense attorneys who will share their expertise on how to develop strategy and create a winning approach to all aspects of life insurance and annuity claims.

Hone your skills and sharpen your life insurance claims and litigation strategy by attending this unique two-day event. It features leaders in the field from Legal & General America Inc., The Hartford, William Penn Life Insurance Company of New York, MetLife, Pacifi c Life Insurance Company, Minnesota Life Group Insurance, Cigna Corporation, The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, MassMutual, Transamerica Life Insurance Company, Crump Life Insurance Services, Aviva USA, Assurant Employee Benefi ts, Dearborn National and many others.

Plus, be sure to also attend the Innovative Master Classes:

A In-House Perspectives on Selection and Evaluation of Outside Counsel
B Litigating a Life Insurance and Annuity Case from Start to Finish

Register now by calling 888-224-2480, faxing your registration form to 877-927-1563 or registering online at www.AmericanConference.com/LifeInsurance

Privacy and Security of Consumer and Employee Information

American Conference Institute — Mon 30 Jul 2012

San Francisco | The premier industry event for privacy officers, in-house counsel, senior executives and outside attorneys specializing in data privacy and information security returns this summer for its 12th installment, this time on the west coast.

As cloud computing, social media and mobile workforces become more common, stricter regulations and enforcement initiatives continue to grow at both the federal and state levels. Additionally, behavioral advertising has changed the face of social marketing, and multinational privacy strategies are more important than ever with the increasing frequency of data transfer across borders. In today's technology driven world it is imperative that companies ensure their privacy policies are up to date with the latest technology and regulations, and are prepared to prevent and respond to data breaches and to protect the privacy of their customers and employees.

ACI's 12th National Legal and Compliance Forum on Privacy & Security of Consumer and Employee Information is designed to offer privacy leaders and counsel proactive strategies for safeguarding information and incorporating the latest federal and state regulatory and enforcement initiatives into their privacy and compliance programs. In addition to expert insight, don't miss the chance to network with some of the nation's preeminent privacy professionals from: Visa, Chubb Specialty Insurance, the Mayo Clinic, Walgreens Privacy Office, GE Capital, Promontory Financial Group, Samsung Electronics America, Beazley Insurance Services, Autodesk, Experian, American Eagle Outfitters and many others.

By attending this conference, you will:

Get updates directly from FTC, SEC and CFPB officials on how to incorporate the latest activity and initiatives into your privacy and compliance program
Gain insight from state attorneys general and consumer protection agencies into the most recent settlement and enforcement trends, security breach notice requirements and emerging privacy initiatives at the state level
Ensure protection against data breaches and learn the fundamentals of cyber and data risk insurance from leaders in the insurance industry
Benchmark your company's privacy policies and data use against major corporations

Plus, register for the Pre and Post-Conference In-Depth Focus Sessions:

A| Privacy & Security 101: Understanding the Technology & Key Laws and Regulations

B| Avoiding an FTC Privacy Investigation & What to Do When You Find Yourself the Target of One

HEALTHCARE PROVIDER DISPUTES AND LITIGATION

American Conference Institute — Mon 30 Jul 2012

Chicago |

An alarming percentage of healthcare funding is spent on fraud, waste and abuse each year. As the rate of fraud increases, the out of pocket cost to patients without health insurance continue to skyrocket. Effective litigation strategies can help to contain your costs. ACI is pleased to present its Advanced Forum on Healthcare Provider Disputes and Litigation, taking place July 30 ? August 1, 2012 in Chicago, and featuring trial attorneys and in-house counsel who have been active in some of the year's biggest cases. No other forum provides the opportunity to share proactive litigation strategies and tactics to enhance your likelihood of success at trial.

In an era of increasing litigiousness, healthcare attorneys are struggling to answer questions surrounding: antitrust, billing fraud, individual accountability, and restrictive covenant arrangements. Leading provider-side litigators will help solve your biggest challenges, while facilitating much needed discussions with your industry peers. With the government taking a most scrupulous eye towards the activity of healthcare providers, hear directly from litigators at the forefront of the action, who will tell you where enforcement priorities are headed and how to diminish your risk of a lengthy and costly government investigation.

Overcome the Growing e-Discovery Burden Resulting From the Shift to Electronic Medical Records

Electronic data is the wave of the present and future with respect to patient medical records. With advances in technology comes greater risk for a data breach, and more onerous discovery production requirements. Rather than bury your head in the proverbial sand, let our faculty of e-Discovery experts assist in streamlining the process. You will learn how to protect against inadvertent and inappropriate disclosure of protected health information, while ensuring that you are disclosing necessary data to the government and to your opponent.

Learning Add-Ons Increase Your Conference Takeaways

In order to successfully argue for or against ERISA preemption, you must understand the basics. Provider litigation often hinges on these issues and
ERISA 101: Dissecting the Fundamentals for Health Care Litigators will teach attendees the complexities and nuance of this statute. A failure to understand this statute can lead you or your clients to large amounts of liability, tax penalties, or litigation.

At the post-conference ADVANCED SKILLS SESSION: Developing a HIPAA
Risk Assessment to Avoid Litigation Difficulties, attendees will gain a clear understanding of the HIPAA statute and its potential impact on your litigation. Because of the sensitive nature of patient records, providers are increasingly vulnerable to HIPAA violations, and assessing your current protocols are of the utmost essence. Leading HIPAA attorneys will provide insights on the latest statutory developments, and offer practical tips to ensure your privacy protocols are in place.

Register today to ensure you place in the conversation. This is the only forum to focus exclusively on you, the provider-side litigator. Call 1-888-224-2480, fax your registration form to 1-877-927-1563, or register online by selecting the Register Now button on upper right of this page

Employment Discrimination Litigation

American Conference Institute — Mon 30 Jul 2012

New York |

DISCRIMINATION COMPLAINTS ARE AT AN ALL TIME HIGH!
In response, attend the premier employment discrimination litigation conference devoted entirely to the defense of claims, led by an unparalleled faculty of 30 in-house counsel and the top outside counsel defense litigators and firms.

The volume of employment discrimination litigation has greatly increased. The cases are complex and the stakes involved for defendants are exceptionally high. The best plaintiff attorneys are involved in these cases and the defense bar is seeing more and more class actions and collective claims.

In response, American Conference Institute is proud to introduce the 3rd installment of the essential advanced defense forum that will shape the future of employment discrimination strategies for leading litigators and in-house counsel: Defending and Managing EMPLOYMENT DISCRIMINATION LITIGATION. This conference will provide even the most seasoned litigators with clarity and certainty with respect to today's key issues crucial to mounting a rigorous and complete defense. It features an unparalleled client presence, including leader in the field from: Microsoft, Daiichi Sankyo, CenterPoint, Energy, FedEx, Citi, Chubb, Toyota, W.R. Grace, Marsh & McLennan, General Dynamics, Aetna, CAN, Ally Financial, Home Depot, Allied World Wells Fargo, Northrop Grumman, Chartis, TJUH, Ryder System, Willis, American Express, Northern Trust, Crawford & Company, Canam Steel, Trans States Holdings, Euclid Specialty, Boehringer Ingelheim, Nationwide, Monitor Liability Manager,Credit Suisse and many others.

Our employment litigation events offer unique opportunities for in-house counsel to gain expertise in evaluating litigationtactics and approaches and providing valuable input to the trial team and for law firm litigators to learn from some of the best in the industry. They offer tremendous networking opportunities with senior in-house counsel.

Register now by calling 888-224-2480, faxing your registration form to 877-927-1563 or registering online at www.AmericanConference.com/Discrimination

Advertising in the Digital Age: An Intense Focus on Sweepstakes, Promotions & Social Media

American Conference Institute — Mon 10 Sep 2012

New York | "Social media advertising revenues will grow from $2.1 billion in 2010 to $8.3 billion in 2015, representing a compound annual growth rate of 31.6 percent."

Recognizing the strict demands on your time, ACI has combined two of its most successful programs into one blockbuster conference - Advertising in the Digital Age: An Intense Focus on Sweepstakes, Promotions & Social Media

Attend this comprehensive two day event to get the most up to date guidance on developing compliant sweepstakes campaigns utilizing new media platforms. Both days of the program not applicable to your practice? No problem ? register for a one-day pass!

Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest are all the rage in online media as billions of people worldwide take to these platforms to connect with friends and brands. Today's marketers look to social media technologies as innovative and cost-effective ways to reach their targeted audiences while also achieving branding and marketing communication goals. However, these evolving mediums present a new set of legal challenges for promotional lawyers. By attending American Conference Institute's (ACI) Advertising in the Digital Age: An Intense Focus on Sweepstakes, Promotions & Social Media conference, September 11 - 12, 2012, you will have the opportunity to hear from leading executives who have successfully implemented social media as a part of their promotional strategy.
Proactively prepare for upcoming FTC privacy initiatives

As technology becomes more prevalent in everyday life through the use of the Internet and smart phones, there is an increasing concern for consumer privacy. Congress and FTC are tackling this concern in a very real way, and you must be prepared for forthcoming changes. Companies rely on the data collected from sweepstakes entries to increase mailings and email advertising ? what happens when the government says you can no longer collect data in this way? Find out how to update sweepstakes rules to account for the changes in data collection. In order to effectively counsel your company or client, you must stay abreast of the ever changing regulatory landscape. Hear directly from the experts on what you can do to avoid regulatory scrutiny and non-compliance with newly issued guidelines.
Advanced Skills Sessions give you the opportunity to gain valuable, real-world experience

ACI is proud to present pre and post-conference workshops: Workshop A will provide an in-depth Rules Drafting session, giving the participants a hands-on approach to writing sweepstakes rules, directly from in-house counsel responsible for writing this language.

Workshop B will delve into Employee Training for Social Media. Social media has undoubtedly forced you to change your internal organization structure and corporate communications policy ? you cannot turn off the Internet, so you might as well come on board. How does your Social Media policy stack up against your competitors?
At ACI's Advertising in the Digital Age: An Intense Focus on Sweepstakes, Promotions & Social Media, you will have the opportunity to examine all of your company's promotional and social media practices and apply them to new laws and regulations in this area, while benchmarking your practices against those of other companies. This event features separately bookable components to best fit your time, budget, and practice constraints. Register now by calling 1-888-224-2480, faxing your registration form to 1-877-927-1563, or online at www.americanconference.com/digitaladvetising

Anti-Corruption Southern Africa

American Conference Institute — Tue 18 Sep 2012

Cape Town |

Interactive, Exhaustive and Mandatory

Bringing Top International Anti-Corruption Compliance Strategies to "At Risk" Southern Africa

In October 2011, South African President Jacob Zuma ordered a new probe into the infamous Arms Deal that involved corruption and bribery allegations during a R30 billion procurement deal. The new commission of enquiry will now have two years in which to finally put the arms deal scandal to rest. Meanwhile, yet another South African police chief and government ministers have hit headlines in the latest round of corruption allegations against President Zuma's government.

Adding to mounting pressure, Japanese-based Marubeni Corporation has agreed to pay $54.6 million to resolve FCPA charges related to a decade-long scheme to bribe government officials in Africa, further demonstrates that no company is beyond the reach of the US Foreign Corrupt Practices Act. This is coupled with the implementation of the UK Bribery Act in July 2011 which will have extraterritorial reach throughout Southern Africa for any company that carries on any "part of a business" in the UK. Accordingly, all companies doing business or investing in Southern Africa and local companies listed on foreign stock exchanges or with ties to foreign companies must take extra care to ensure their organisation fosters a culture of strict compliance from management down and that ALL potential corruption and bribery risks are detected and minimised as quickly as possible to avoid intrusive government investigations, significant fines and costly settlement arrangements.

Following last year's sell out success, C5 is pleased to bring you the second Forum on Anti-Corruption ? Southern Africa Edition which will once again bring together a leading faculty of experienced in-house and private practice lawyers, compliance executives and government officials who will provide the latest strategies to facilitate compliance with Southern African, US, UK and European anti-corruption laws and mitigate damages should a violation occur.

The fully updated agenda for 2012 includes:

Southern Africa's anti-corruption legislative reform and enforcement efforts: How the past year's developments have changed the face of corporate compliance.

How the Extraterritorial Reach of the UK Bribery Act will impact Southern African Business: Putting "Adequate Procedures" and a "failure to prevent bribery?" into Regional Context.

What's Next for FCPA Enforcement: What local and international Southern African Based Organisations Needs to Know.

Building a Culture of Compliance from the Top Down: Getting Buy In and Leadership Support.

Conducting thorough risk-based due diligence against all third parties to control and minimise liability risks.

Installing a strong and safe whistleblowing system that employees will use: Accounting for cultural nuances.

Navigating the Southern African customs process: Who to trust? What to Avoid? How to Respond to facilitation payment requests.

Private to Private Corruption: New ways the private sector can be implicated in bribery and corrupt practices.

Use this opportunity to benchmark your practices with leading local and international organisations and pick up critical knowledge from the anti-corruption experts. This is an outstanding career, business networking and information sharing opportunity.
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In our continuous effort to improve the quality of our programmes and offer you more value, we are pleased to provide you with the opportunity to submit suggestions and nominate speakers for this year's programme. Please contact Kristina Brown, Conference Producer, at k.brown@c5-online.com or at 020 7878 6890.

If you are interested in learning more about sponsorship for this event, please contact Jo Menzer, Business Development manager at j.menzer@c5-online.com or at 020 7878 6978.

For more information on media partnerships please contact Olga Ponomareva, Marketing Manager at o.ponomareva@c5-online.com at 020 7878 6917.

US Online Gaming Law

American Conference Institute — Tue 18 Sep 2012

Las Vegas | With the DOJ opinion on 23 December 2011 appearing to clarify the legality of US Online Gaming it is no wonder that operators, manufacturers, and technology providers are winging into action with plans in place to try and tap this potentially lucrative new revenue source.

However, there remain many legal and regulatory hurdles before such strategies can become reality.

Who will be responsible for the regulation, State-by State?
Who would have jurisdiction if interstate play was permitted?
How will cross-border capability improve liquidity in the market?
Could States operate with different technical standards?
How will regulators avoid over-taxing?

The uncertainty which stands in the way of huge potential profits is a current challenge for lawyers, operators, regulators and gaming business leaders. The gaming industry must remain ready and continue to be proactive during what is likely to be a period of rapid legislative and regulatory changes in the next 12 months.

FDA Boot Camp

American Conference Institute — Thu 20 Sep 2012

Boston |

Get the ultimate roadmap to the complicated landscape of FDA regulatory law

The approval process?pre-approval concerns?product labeling? clinical trials?adverse events reports? patent concerns? exclusivity. ?all are critical aspects in the commercialization process for drugs, biologics, and devices which are governed by FDA law and regulation. Recent court cases, and high-profile trials concerning FDA-regulated products have made it clear that it is essential for attorneys who do not have regulatory practices ? but who do deal with FDA-regulated products ? to have a familiarity with these concepts. The changing business dynamics of the life sciences industry have also made it critical for business executives, policy analysts and securities experts who work in this field to have a clear understanding of the dynamics of the FDA.

Law-suits * Business Development and Investment Strategies* Compliance Protocols* Policy Matters* Pricing and Reimbursement Decisions * Patent and Product Life Cycle Management

Litigation as well as numerous other legal, business, and policy decisions concerning FDA-regulated products often hinge on what happened during the pre-approval, approval, or post-approval periods.

Many products liability lawyers, patent counsel, business and investment experts, medical and regulatory affairs professionals, and those involved in pricing and reimbursement ? despite their tenure in working with FDA-regulated products ? are not well-versed in the essentials of the approval process and the regulatory hurdles of the post-approval period. Whether you are a products liability or patent litigator, in-house counsel, in-house business development or federal affairs professional, FDA Boot Camp will provide you the insights you need.

Boost your FDA regulatory IQ
Learn about the FDA approval process and the ins and outs of post-approval challenges

ACI's FDA Boot Camp has been designed to give products or patent litigators, as well as patent prosecutors, industry in-house counsel, and life sciences investment and securities experts, a strong working knowledge of core FDA competencies.
A distinguished faculty of top FDA regulatory experts ? a "Who's Who of the FDA Bar" ? will share their knowledge and give you critical insights on:

The organization, jurisdiction, functions, and operations of the FDA
The essentials of the approval process for drugs, biologics, and devices, including:

                                - NDAs                  - OTC Approval
                                - INDs                    - 510(k) submissions
                                - BLAs                    - PMA process

Clinical trials for drugs and biologics and the clearance process for devices
The classification of devices and the concept of "risk-based" classification
The role of the Hatch-Waxman Act in the patenting of drugs and biologics
Labeling in the drug and biologics approval process
cGMPs and other manufacturing concerns relative to products liability
Proactive adverse events monitoring and signal detection
Recalls, product withdrawals, and FDA oversight authority

Attend the pre-conference workshop or post-conference master classes to get the background and/or the in-depth information you need to maximize your learning and networking experience at this event!

Workshop A: Fundamentals of FDA Regulatory Law will address topics to set the stage for the main conference by helping you thoroughly comprehend the structure of the FDA and the essentials of the pre-approval, approval, and post-approval process. Get the background you need to flow seamlessly into the conversations at FDA Boot Camp.

Master Class B: Hatch-Waxman and BPCIA: Overview of Biosimilars and Life Cycle Planning for Drugs and Biologics will provide an in-depth overview of biosimilars as well as analyses of bioequivalency and exclusivities and their role in patent and product life cycle management.

Master Class C: Post-Approval Marketing Guidance and Preemption Protocols will address issues that arise post-approval, including advertising, promotion, and off-label promotion and enforcement, as well as preemption fundamentals.

Attend this conference and learn to navigate your way through the regulatory maze that plays such a crucial role to your cases and practice areas. Seats at prior iterations of ACI's FDA Boot Camp sold out. Don't delay ? register now by calling 1-888-224-2480, faxing your registration form to 1-877-927-1563, or registering online at www.AmericanConference.com/FDABootCampBos.

Residential Mortgage

American Conference Institute — Thu 27 Sep 2012

Dallas |

Led by expert in-house counsel, key regulatory and enforcement officials, top defense firms, and renowned federal and state judges from across the nation, this is the only event that will fully prepare you to defend against the next generation of residential mortgage-related claims and adapt to heightened scrutiny and a wave of emerging regulations from state and federal agencies.

With all eyes on the residential mortgage industry in the wake of the AG settlement, and with the recent allegations of foreclosure documentation errors and so called "robo-signing" practices still fresh in the public's mind, it is critical that both in-house and outside counsel remain up-to-date on new and emerging borrower and investor claims as well as ongoing state and federal enforcement actions. Further, the mortgage industry has only just begun to feel the full impact of Dodd-Frank. Now that the CFPB has turned its full attention to the mortgage industry, and given the renewed industry focus at both the state and federal levels, the coming year is going to bring a wave of new litigation and regulatory and enforcement initiatives.

In response, American Conference Institute is pleased to announce its 9th National Forum on Residential Mortgage Litigation & Regulatory Enforcement. This event has been tailored to provide attendees with the insights and strategies that are needed to defend against these new claims and adapt to the evolving regulatory landscape. Our unparalleled faculty of regulatory and enforcement officials, federal and state judges, expert in-house counsel, and leading outside counsel will provide you with the keys to:

Assessing the impact of the CFPB on the residential mortgage industry and ensuring compliance with new and emerging regulations
Defending against borrower and investor claims, including those arising from loan modifications and alleged foreclosure documentation errors
Adapting to evolving federal and state regulatory and enforcement initiatives in the wake of the AG settlement
Determining what measures lenders and servicers must take in order to mitigate future liability
Navigating the foreclosure process in an era of heightened scrutiny
Managing and defending against a new wave of residential mortgage class actions

Register now by calling 888-224-2480 or faxing your registration form to 877-927-1563. You can also register online at www.AmericanConference.com/ResidentialMortgage

Emerging Payment Systems

American Conference Institute — Thu 27 Sep 2012

Washington | The 4th installment of ACI's Emerging Payments Systems series features an unparalleled faculty of financial product, payment and retail leaders and renowned federal and state regulators and enforcers who will help you draw a clear link between the law and the products and services.

The technologies underlying new and emerging payment systems, including mobile payments, offer unprecedented new challenges, present novel regulatory questions and call into question the applicability of existing federal and state regulatory regimes. Furthermore, compliance obligations, regulations and policies are overlapping and competing with each other while they evolve internally and externally, and these burdens may not be the same as functions cross-pollinate.

Building on the incredible success of our Emerging Payment Systems series, and in response to demand from the market, American Conference Institute has developed the 4th National Forum on Balancing Innovation with Consumer Protection in Emerging Payment Systems. This is a unique opportunity for financial product, payments and retail professionals and attorneys to gain a crucial understanding of the mobile and emerging payments landscape and hear insights from industry leaders on how the key new payments fit into the regulatory framework. The event will help all in attendance draw a clear link between the law and the products and services out there. The faculty includes leaders in the fields, including federal and state government from CFPB, DOJ, FDIC, the Fed, FTC, OFAC, State AGs, Banking/Financial Departments.

Cyber & Data Risk Insurance

American Conference Institute — Thu 27 Sep 2012

New York | ATTEND THE ANNUAL SEPTEMBER CYBER RISK CONFERENCE THAT THE INDUSTRY HAS KNOWN AND TRUSTED FOR 6 YEARS! ? THE ONLY CONFERENCE THAT BRINGS YOU THE HIGH-LEVEL REGULATORY AND ENFORCEMENT PRIORITIES STRAIGHT FROM THE FEDERAL AND STATE GOVERNMENT THEMSELVES! ACCEPT NO IMITATION CONFERENCES

The number of breach incidents and compromised records is staggering! And as a result, state attorneys generals and federal regulators and enforcers have proactively investigated and penalized companies in a major way. Furthermore, the demand for cyber policies is on the rise as businesses have changed their approaches to storing data. Information is no longer stored in the company's servers. Now businesses are storing sensitive and confidential information with cloud vendors, exposing the information to new types of data breaches. As technology and products continue to change and evolve, it is critical that you are up to date in the ever growing area of cyber and data risk insurance.

In response to new risks and exposures, American Conference Institute has
developed the 6th installment of its lauded Cyber & Data Risk Insurance conference. A September tradition in NYC, join us again to hear from a highly regarded faculty including the FBI, FTC, various state AG offices, as well as the industry's leaders from around the country. Each year the event has grown in scope and size and this year the agenda is brimming with cutting edge topics as well as new additions to the faculty. Th is is the industry's "go to" event where you can learn about advancements in technology, products, pricing, coverage options, prevention and strategies to better protect your company from potential liabilities and exposure to risk.

Hear and network with the industry leaders about the right coverage options for your company and how you can protect data from financial and reputational loss. Compare products, learn about pricing policies, and new exposures to risk in this ever growing industry. Whether you are an insurance agent, broker, risk adjuster, claims manager, or counsel you will walk away from the conference with invaluable information that you can use in your practice right away.

Register now by calling 888-224-2480, faxing your registration form to 877-927-1563 or registering online at www.AmericanConference.com/cyberrisk

Wage & Hour Claims & Class Actions

American Conference Institute — Thu 27 Sep 2012

San Francisco |

ACI's 16th National on Wage & Hour Claims and Class Actions will provide comprehensive updates and strategic solutions to the latest wage and hour issues, including misclassification and exemption, class certification, meal and rest breaks. In addition to expert insight, don't miss the chance to hear from distinguished jurists, state and federal government officials, and leading labor and employment attorneys, and network with some of the nation's preeminent privacy professionals from: Wells Fargo, Microsoft, Ryder System, The Hertz Corporation, CenturyLink, Family Dollar Stores, Best Buy, Federal Express, Providence Health and Services, Automobile Protection Corporation, DHL, Home Depot, Canam Steel Corporation, Marsh & McLennan Companies, Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Crawford & Company and many others.

By attending this conference, you will:

? Get updates directly from DOJ, NLRB and CDLSE officials, and learn how to incorporate the latest priorities, enforcement initiatives and investigations into your defense strategies
? Hear how state and federal judges are handling class certification, e-discovery, settlement considerations and the latest plaintiff theories and emerging defenses
? Get your questioned answered and adapt your strategies to new and innovative techniques and claims being brought by the plaintiff's bar
? Incorporate Wal-Mart v. Dukes and the latest court decisions on class certification and hybrid claims into your litigation strategy in defending against class and collective actions

Complete Your Experience By Attending the Pre and Post-Conference Focus Sessions:

? Wage & Hour Boot Camp: An In-Depth Analysis of Wage & Hour Law for New Essentials For New Practitioners
? Wage & Hour Litigation Focus on the Hotbed of California

Register now by calling 888-224-2480 or faxing your registration form to 877-927-1563. You can also register online at www.AmericanConference.com/WageHourSNF

Government Subcontracting & Procurement

American Conference Institute — Tue 2 Oct 2012

Arlington |

ACI's Government Contracts Series
Government Subcontracting & Procurement

With the size of government contracts increasing across the Departments of Defense, Energy and Transportation, and strict FAR requirements on things such as the use of small businesses, cost compliance of subcontractor proposals, and documentation requirements, a litany of challenges have come to the forefront when discussing Government contract purchasing and subcontracting.

Coming this October, hear from a broad range of industries, lawyers, accountants and government officials on things such as flow down clauses, the Truth in Negotiations Act and how it applies to subcontractor proposals, and surviving a Contractor Purchasing System Review (CPSR).

This unique conference will bring together different perspectives to help you manage expectations and grow your government contracts portfolio to new heights.

The conference program is currently under development. Please check back soon for the program agenda and faculty list or contact Adam Denenberg, Program Director, at a.denenberg@americanconference.com or at 212-352-3220 ext. 5233.

If you are interested in learning more about sponsorship for this event, please contact Wendy Tyler, Group Leader at W.Tyler@AmericanConference.com or at 212-352-3220 ext. 5242.

16th FCPA Boot Camp

American Conference Institute — Tue 2 Oct 2012

San Francisco |

Gain an in-depth understanding of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act while also learning how to develop and implement a compliance policy tailored to your company's risk areas

Enforcement of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act is at an all time high. The U.S. DOJ and SEC have made it clear that anti-corruption enforcement efforts will remain a high priority. In era such as this, it is critical to avoid getting caught in the regulatory crosshairs that all multi-national companies take FCPA enforcement seriously.

No industry is immune from FCPA enforcement.

Particularly in light of recent investigations within the technology sector, it is clear that the Government's attention is turning towards this industry ? how will your company respond?

Having an effective and comprehensive FCPA compliance policy in place will demonstrate to employees and, if necessary, law enforcement officials that your company considers anti-corruption compliance an important corporate goal and priority. If done properly, a comprehensive compliance program can act as a valuable corporate asset to enhance day-to-day business and legal operations and facilities compliance while also mitigating reputational and monetary damages when and if a violation should occur.

Learn what steps your company needs to take to successfully implement and monitor an effective anti-corruption compliance program under the current enforcement environment.

Attendees of this highly rated American Conference Institute FCPA Boot Camp will walk away with a comprehensive working knowledge of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, as well as practical strategies for addressing high risk areas for enforcement exposure across business operations, including practical strategies and best practices for:

Developing your company's personal "heat map" ? how to develop a specific FCPA risk profile and design the right program to detect bribery
Mitigate risk of working with SOE's and JV partners in Indonesia, Malaysia and China
Building your FCPA due diligence file
Preventing FCPA violations in your global supply chain including customs operations
Preventing whistleblower exposure
Developing adequate standards for a global anti-corruption compliance program
Conducting cost-effective internal investigations into bribery allegations
Training employees in high risk markets and using innovative strategies to ensure your compliance message is communicated across departments and regions
Leveraging internal audit to detect books and records violations
Overcoming electronic data and privacy law challenges in global FCPA operations
Conducting FCPA due diligence in M&A transactions

Throughout this intense, two-day course, attendees will be provided with ample opportunity to ask questions while also engaging with and comparing notes with your peers. Whether you are new to the area or just need a comprehensive refresher, this FCPA Boot Camp will provide you with the foundation you need to ensure your company's FCPA compliance.

Based on registration trends for other programs in our boot camp series, seats can be expected to sell out. Secure your place today by calling 1-888-224-2480; faxing your registration form to 1-877-927-1563; or registering online at www.AmericanConference.com/FCPABootCampSF

We are still in the process of developing this year's agenda, but welcome your comments and suggestions regarding topics you would like to see covered at this event. Please contact Barbara M. Vaccaro, Legal Program Director, International Trade at b.vaccaro@americanconference.com.

USDA FDA Boot Camp

American Conference Institute — Wed 3 Oct 2012

Chicago | Update your food law IQ at ACI's FDA & USDA Boot Camp and learn how to navigate the complex world of food regulatory law

FDA...USDA?FTC?all have a hand in the regulation of food products. Each with their own set of requirements and regulatory authority over traditional food, beverage, poultry, meat and egg products, it is not uncommon for each of the agencies involved in the regulation of food products to have overlapping and even conflicting jurisdiction. Making it extremely difficult for the in-house food lawyer, regulatory affairs or government affairs executive to keep track of all the relevant regulatory requirements, in order to minimize risk of non-compliance one must constantly monitor changes to the law governing food products.

Connect the dots of food regulatory law and gain a clear understanding of how the FDA, USDA and FTC work together to regulate the food industry.

Developed specifically to provide a forum for in-house counsel, regulatory and government affairs executives as well as private practice lawyers specializing in food law and regulation, this comprehensive Boot Camp event, entirely focused on food law, will provide attendees with the ultimate roadmap to navigating the complex world of food regulations.

Led by a distinguished faculty comprised of senior-level in-house counsel and food law experts, American Conference Institute's FDA & USDA Boot Camp will engage attendees in a deep-dive, two-day examination of food law fundamentals, including an intense examination of the regulations governing:

Food ingredients and additives
Product labels
Marketing and advertising
Food safety

Also get brought up to speed on the current status of proposed and new regulatory requirements under FSMA and other legislative proposals addressing:

Food imports
Inspections
Food and animal feed

An added benefit of attending this event, attendees will walk away with a print copy of all conference materials which will include references and copies of all the key regulations governing food products. Keep this binder and refer to it as a reference guide that can be shared and utilized as an information resource after the event.

Don't miss this opportunity to gain a comprehensive overview of food regulatory law while also networking and benchmarking with your in-house peers and the leaders of the food regulatory bar.

The conference program for this event is currently under development but to inquire about speaking opportunities and submit speaking proposals, please contact Sunsieray McCall, Industry Manager at s.mccall@americanconference.com or at 212-352-3220 ext. 5498.

For information on media and association partnerships please Sunsieray McCall, Industry Manager at s.mccall@americanconference.com or at 212-352-3220 ext. 5498 or John Stoops, Marketing Executive, at j.stoops@americanconference.com

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American Conference Institute — Thu 4 Oct 2012

Moscow |

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L.Lipenko@c5-online.com

Legal aspects for FDI projects of Russian & CIS companies

When entering international markets with the aim of strengthening their resource and production base as well as gaining access to new customers and technologies, Russian companies consider the globalization of their activity as one of the most important elements of their long-term development strategy. Acquiring or creating assets abroad provides them with an additional competitive advantage ? by gaining access to new markets, expanding their resource base, overcoming tariff and non-tariff limitations, diversifying business activities and reducing costs. According to the UNCTAD report FDI outflows from Russia in 2011 increased by 28% and together with CIS countries and South?East Europe reach an estimated all?time record of US$73 billion.

One of the most important steps in preparing for a successful project implementation is knowledge of the complex legal aspects; even more important are practical insights.

C5's conference "Legal aspects for FDI projects of Russian & CIS companies" will provide a unique platform for exchanging experiences and practical recommendations related the formation and organisation of successful enterprises in CIS, Asia, Americas, Africa and Europe:

How to structure joint ventures using an offshore jurisdiction ? recent changes in Russian and foreign legislation which had an impact on tax regimes, business organization and legal protection for the parties
What to consider when organizing a joint venture with a government owned company
How to obtain licenses or permissions for specific business activities
Practical guidance on the most effective legal mechanisms: implementing international legal norms and contractual tools in different jurisdictions
How to successfully insure a project

In our continuous effort to improve the quality of our programmes and offer you more value, we are pleased to provide you with the opportunity to submit suggestions and nominate speakers for this year's programme. Please contact Maria Vinokurova, Conference producer, at M.Vinokurova@c5-online.com or at 020 7878 6943.

If you are interested in learning more about sponsorship for this event, please contact Lidia Lipenko, Business Development Manager at l.lipenko@c5-online.com or at 020 7878 6973.

For more information on media partnerships please contact Olga Ponomareva, Marketing Manager at o.ponomareva@c5-online.com at 020 7878 6917.

Singapore Summit on Asia Anti-Corruption Compliance

American Conference Institute — Tue 9 Oct 2012

Singapore | Attend the only forum that goes beyond the FCPA and provides country-by-country anti-corruption compliance strategies in Asia to help you stay ahead of the global enforcement curve.

Multinational companies operating in China, India and other emerging countries in Asia are increasingly the target of FCPA enforcement actions and investigations, and at the same time, facing prosecutions by local authorities. This trend, coupled with increased cross-border cooperation and the growing relevance of foreign anti-bribery laws, is changing the global anti-corruption enforcement landscape and forcing companies to adopt a more local approach to compliance.

Join ACI's Singapore Summit on Asia Anti-Corruption Compliance to gain a complete guide on Asia compliance roadmap. The 2012 program will feature an international line-up of speakers who will provide country-specific anti-corruption compliance guidance you can't get anywhere else. Go beyond the FCPA and walk away with firsthand insights on hot compliance issues in each specific country which includes China, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, South Korea, and more.

The conference program is currently under development. Please check back soon for the program agenda and faculty list.

If you are interested in learning more about sponsorship for this event, please contact Wendy Tyler, Group Leader at W.Tyler@AmericanConference.com or at 212-352-3220 ext. 5242.

Physician Payments Disclosure & Aggregate Spend

American Conference Institute — Tue 16 Oct 2012

New York City |

More timely than ever in light of the looming 2013 aggregate spend reporting deadline, ACI's 4th Annual Forum on Physician Payments Disclosure and Aggregate Spend will save you time and money as a leading faculty of drug and device manufacturers on the frontlines, government enforcers, and policy advisors help you formulate real-world, cost-effective strategies to streamline your systems and capture and report accurate and compliant spend data. Attendance will give your cross-divisional aggregate spend team- legal, compliance, finance, IT, medical affairs, and sales and marketing- the tools to design and implement a robust tracking system to meet the challenge as mandatory federal reporting comes into effect and state disclosure reporting laws become more stringent.

Complying with complicated and evolving federal and state spend disclosure laws demands a massive amount of effort and resources, and companies must be compliant when doing business throughout the U.S. or else face severe monetary penalties and loss of crucial market share. Furthermore, with the January 2013 federal submission deadline for 2012 spend swiftly approaching, time is a luxury most companies cannot afford to waste.

Industry / physician relationships are under a microscope in an era of heightened transparency. Gain advanced strategies to put in place immediately to meet the challenge of increasingly stringent state and federal disclosure requirements.

Featuring a faculty of leading enforcers and policy experts, this conference will shed light into how states plan to move forward with reporting laws and how those laws will be carried out. Accordingly, strengthen your compliance program in preparation for intense examination by your competitors, relators, and state and federal authorities.

Satisfy complex federal and state disclosure requirements while ensuring that corporate objectives are met.

Companies are under enormous pressure to properly and swiftly implement and manage a complete and integrated aggregate spend system in the next few months. Learn from a frontline faculty of senior industry insiders who will share best practices on:

? Anticipating any holes in the federal guidance and taking the guesswork out of preparation by January 2013
? Navigating and abiding by conflicting state and federal reporting requirements
? Analyzing and auditing spend data internally to spot red flags in keeping with anticipated enforcement priorities
? Communicating transparency initiatives and preserving strong relationships with health care professionals and customers
? Building an enterprise-wide aggregate spend team within your company's resources and tailored to your business goals.

Additionally, attendees can enhance their experience this year by attending the half-day pre-conference Compliance Officer Boot Camp: Comprehensive State-by-State Breakdown of Disclosure and Reporting Requirements, to gain the most up to date and thorough analysis of state disclosure laws to take back to your entire aggregate spend team.

Create a simplified and united system for capturing payments to health care professionals.

With a focus on improving existing reporting policies and data capture methods in the face of the most stringent requirements yet, attendees at all phases of implementation will leave this conference with practical tips and tried and true solutions to enhance existing compliance systems and combat increasingly complex reporting requirements. For device manufacturers, the post-conference Device Manufacturers' Working Group Session: Building a Comprehensive Aggregate Spend System provides an intimate and collegial environment for attendees to discuss the unique logistical and practical issues facing the industry when reporting and disclosing payments to physicians for the ultimate benchmarking experience with peers facing the same challenges.

Join your colleagues and get the most current and total information and advice on structuring and managing a comprehensive and viable aggregate spend system by calling 888-224-2480, faxing your registration form to 877-927-1563 or registering online.

Fraud, Asset Tracing & Recovery

American Conference Institute — Mon 22 Oct 2012

Miami | As the global economy continues to emerge from a period of significant decline, major frauds are still being discovered with alarming regularity. With major international cases unearthing the proceeds of crime hidden in increasingly complex locations and structures, practitioners from all corners of the globe are increasingly being instructed by clients, to gather the evidence, trace and recover the assets.

Building on C5's unrivalled reputation in Civil Fraud events both in Europe and more recently the Gulf region, Fraud, Asset Tracing and Recovery in Miami will bring together the leading lawyers, forensic accountants and regulatory experts from the US, Latin America and the UK as well as a number of offshore jurisdictions and continental Europe.

In addition to extensive coverage of how the key legal challenges can be addressed, our expert faculty will provide you with examples of solutions and strategies that will help you build your plan for fraud litigation, monitor increased fraud activity and maximise the array of potential opportunities available in the America/Caribbean region.

To ensure you receive a brochure?, please send an email to Toby Hartley requesting a brochure as soon as it becomes available.

Please Quote 'FRAUD MIAMI'

Contact: T.Hartley@C5-Online.com

ITAR BOOT CAMP

American Conference Institute — Tue 23 Oct 2012

Chicago | Whether You are a Large, Mid-Size or Small Company, You Will Gain Practical Tools for How to Comply with Key ITAR Requirements Impacting Your Business.

Back in Chicago by popular demand, American Conference Institute's acclaimed ITAR Boot Camp is an in-depth, practical nuts and bolts course on how to comply with the ITAR.

Amid increased ITAR enforcement, large, mid-size and small companies that deal with defense articles services or related technical data must ensure that their export practices and global supply chains comply with the ITAR. An exporter that does not have a handle on key requirements can unknowingly violate strict provisions of the ITAR ? and incorrectly assume that their articles, technical data or services aren't even subject to the ITAR!

Why Attend?

Unlike other ITAR courses, you will hear directly from large and smaller companies on how they have resolved critical ITAR compliance challenges.
You will also be able to ask your questions directly to government decision-makers, and learn about their ITAR compliance expectations.
This course will allow for ample Q & A, hands-on exercises and case studies, and will provide you with valuable speaker-prepared materials that you can reference in your daily work.
Practical, in-depth sessions and case studies on how to comply with key ITAR requirements, including:
- Preparing for export control reform
- How to comply with the new dual and third country national rule, and lessons learned
- Identifying ITAR-controlled technical data and defense services
- How to prepare TAAs, MLAs, DSP-5s, DSP-73s and DSP-61s
- Building an effective ITAR compliance program
- The latest on the implementation of U.S-UK and U.S-Australia treaties
- Do's and don'ts for restrictive party screening, and compliance with end-use/end-user requirements
- How to manage EO responsibilities, and reduce personal liability risks for ITAR violations
- Training your global sales, engineering, purchasing and other teams on ITAR compliance
- Complying with ITAR recordkeeping requirements
Invaluable networking with government, industry and private practice professionals
CLE credit

Industrial Security Compliance & Cyber Risk

American Conference Institute — Tue 13 Nov 2012

Washington |

Learn How to Prevent Both Internal and External Security Threats Through a Strong Industrial Security Awareness Program!

As the threat of terrorism and cyber attacks increases, so does the need to ensure your industrial security compliance program is up to date, robust and comprehensive. Complying with NISPOM and DSS requirements can ensure that your company sustains continued growth and prevents devastating security breaches to your facilities and information technology systems. Not only will security breaches lead to fines, loss of business and confidential property, but will also cause significant harm to your organization's reputation.

In addition to NISPOM compliance, the global business environment sees many foreign-owned companies having a hand in classified contracts and working with classified information. With national security concerns being a top priority, it is critical for companies to meet DSS expectations to get the deal done and ensure effective implementation of FOCI mitigation plans.

Benchmark your industrial security compliance practices at American Conference Institute's 2nd National Summit on Industrial Security Compliance, which will take place on November 13-14, 2012 in Washington, DC. Unlike other training events, this Summit will provide you with proven-effective strategies for implementing strong security and compliance measures. Join senior Government officials, contracting and export compliance executives, security professionals and attorneys who will provide you with best practices for managing heightened security threats impacting your company's information systems.

Critical sessions will address your most pressing issues, including:

? Status report on DSS priorities, responsibilities and interagency cooperation
? Monitoring procedures to track and control classified information access at your facility
? Determining the best FOCI mitigation instrument including SSA, SCA, Board
Resolution, or Proxy and Voting Trust Agreements
? Working with DSS amid more vigorous auditor expectations
? Performing due diligence on each transaction to ensure a successful CFIUS review
? Understanding the different, overlapping requirements and timelines of DDTC and DSS
? How a counterintelligence program differs from an industrial security program, and how they complement each other

Seats at this event are expected to sell out. Registrations will be taken on a first come, first served basis. Call 1-888.224-2480; fax your registration form to 1-877-927-1563 or register online at www.AmericanConference.com/IndustrialSecurity

DCAA Audits

American Conference Institute — Wed 14 Nov 2012

Arlington |

Strategic Insights on How to Prepare and Manage Complex DCAA Audit Challenges

DCAA faces increased pressure to reign in government spending. U.S. Government contractors face the likely prospect of even more DCAA scrutiny going forward.

American Conference Institute's highly anticipated 4th National Forum on DCAA Audits is regarded as the go-to industry event of the year. Meet and learn from Directors, Managers, General Counsel, CFO's and other cost and pricing professionals on how to manage the most complex, hot button DCAA audit challenges threatening your bottom line. Once again, this sophisticated, practical forum will bring together industry, private practice experts and government agency decision-makers for in-depth discussion and Q & A on pressing audit issues affecting the future of your business.

Topics will include: Lessons learned for incurred cost audits, DCAA's implementation of the Business Systems Rule, contractor purchasing system reviews, responding to DCAA record requests, defective pricing audits, and DCAA scrutiny of contractor ethics compliance programs.

Don't miss this unique forum on how to address the most contentious DCAA audit issues. Benefit from unparalleled networking and benchmarking with leading industry professionals and government officials. Register early as seats are expected to sell out once again. Call 1-888-224-2480 or register online

Foreign Corrupt Practices Act

American Conference Institute — Thu 15 Nov 2012

Washington |

Over the past 20 years, American Conference Institute has had the pleasure of welcoming the US and international Anti-Corruption community for the largest event of its kind in the world. We now invite you to join us at the 27th National Conference on the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, on November 15-16, 2012 at the Gaylord National Resort & Conference Center in Washington, DC.

The past year marked another active period of FCPA enforcement and is likely to be remembered as a turning point in the international anti-corruption movement. As the anti-corruption regulatory and enforcement landscape continues to evolve and we move further into 2012, ACI will be working to develop a conference agenda that speaks directly to your company's compliance challenges and the latest developments and trends.

Join hundreds of in-house counsel, ethics & compliance executives, forensic accountants, FCPA, securities and corporate governance attorneys from around the globe for the preeminent FCPA event of the year. This conference sells out every year. Be sure to register early.

We look forward to seeing you in November.

CEE Private Equity

American Conference Institute — Tue 20 Nov 2012

London | The investors this year are increasingly interested in investing in the emerging markets, especially in the Central and Eastern Europe, and are expecting that investments in these economies will generate superior returns over the coming three to five years. However, following the difficult macroeconomic situation in the region, the LPs are becoming more demanding when choosing the right GPs for their investments. In this situation of fierce competition it becomes extremely important for GPs to be at the forefront of the emerging investment strategies and stay ahead of their competitors by learning about the current situation at the market, trends and practical examples of successful deals in the region that took place in 2012.

This year the leading names in CEE private equity are meeting at C5's 19th annual CEE forum in London. Developed over the last eighteen years into a "must-attend", networking club of private equity practitioners, this really is "The best Private Equity conference in the region", Michal Smrek, Partner, White and Case.

Do not miss out this leading regional event in the CEE Private Equity and learn: How is the investors' perceived appetite going to evolve over 2013 and beyond? Who will be the prime investors in the region? How will the regulatory changes in the CEE affect the industry? What are the new ways to raise finance? What will be the key growth markets in the region? How to become a successful GP in the current circumstances? What are the strategies for making a successful exit? What is the valuations trend for 2013?

This is a sell-out event ? please book your place early to avoid disappointment.

In our continuous effort to improve the quality of our programmes and offer you more value, we are pleased to provide you with the opportunity to submit suggestions and nominate speakers for this year's programme. Please contact Anita Arthur, Division manager ? Emerging Markets, at a.arthur@c5-online.com or at 020 7878 6925.

If you are interested in learning more about sponsorship for this event, please contact Denis Kalyapin, Business Development manager at d.kalyapin@c5-online.com or at 020 7878 6955.

For more information on media partnerships please contact Olga Ponomareva, Marketing Manager at o.ponomareva@c5-online.com at 020 7878 6917.

OFAC Boot Camp

American Conference Institute — Wed 5 Dec 2012

New York |

American Conference Institute's 3rd

OFAC BOOT CAMP

December 5-6, 2012

Venue TBA, New York, NY

OFAC enforcement across the globe has reached unprecedented levels and is expected to heat up even more as sanctions restrictions continue to evolve. Ensure your sanctions compliance program is fully updated to meet new U.S. restrictions impacting financial institutions and exporters worldwide.

American Conference Institute's OFAC Boot Camp is widely regarded as the most practical, intensive course on how to comply with U.S. economic sanctions laws and regulations, and implement a global sanctions compliance program. A new, diverse speaker line-up of senior industry executives, government officials and outside counsel will take you through the ins and outs of key requirements, and provide you with a comprehensive set of tools for minimizing unprecedented enforcement risks.

In the past year, OFAC has ramped up its use of subpoenas, and has continued to heavily scrutinize the activities of U.S. and foreign financial institutions, and global companies. Cases against financial institutions in particular have yielded the most significant penalties in recent memory-costing J.P. Morgan, Barclays Bank, Credit Suisse, and Lloyds TSB hundreds of millions of dollars! Exporters (such as Flowserve), insurers and re-insurers have also been increasingly targeted, with more enforcement actions expected going forward.

Now more than ever, U.S. and foreign entities must continuously re-assess their risk-based sanctions compliance and screening programs to ensure that they fully incorporate new and evolving U.S. sanctions against Iran, Syria, Burma/Myanmar, Sudan and other regimes.
Whether you are new to the area or need a comprehensive refresher, this practical course will bring you up to speed on how to reduce the risk of harsh penalties.
A special early bird rate is available for a limited time. To register, call 1-888-224-2480 or save your seat online.

4th Middle East Summit on Anti-Corruption

American Conference Institute — Mon 28 Jan 2013

Abu Dhabi | Unparalleled networking and benchmarking opportunities, an international faculty of senior-level executives and information you can't get anywhere else make this event the region's premier anti-corruption compliance forum.

Last year your peers from a wide variety of industry sectors including Defense and Aerospace, Oil & Gas, Life Sciences, Finance and Telecoms attended the Middle East Summit on Anti-Corruption. Here is what they had to say about it:

"Excellent experience. It was a very intelligent session and was the right size for candid participation." Boeing

"Very positive learning experience." SAS Systems Engineering

"Great forum for all involved parties. All speakers provided very practical and valuable insights." Siemens

"The quality of the attendees in terms of knowledge, position and experience is very high. Indeed, one feature of this event as opposed to others in the region is that the presenters do more to educate attendees."

Join us for the 4th Middle East Summit on Anti-Corruption and take part in the region's only event that addresses your company's local bribery risks and provides a detailed look at the anti-bribery landscape in countries including the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Qatar, Iraq and other jurisdictions crucial to your operations in the Middle East. The updated 2013 program will once again feature a stellar international faculty that will provide practical insights on third party due diligence, preventing joint venture pitfalls, conducting internal investigations, implementing robust financial controls, working with sovereign wealth funds and other critical anti-bribery compliance issues.
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The conference program is currently under development but please check back soon for the program agenda and faculty list. For speaking opportunities and any programmatic questions please contact Frederique Duranton at f.duranton@americanconference.com.

If you are interested in learning more about sponsorship for this event, please contact Wendy Tyler, Group Leader at W.Tyler@AmericanConference.com or at 212-352-3220 ext. 5242.

For more information on media partnerships please contact John Stoops, Partnership Executive, j.stoops@americanconference.com.

U.S. Export & Re-Export Compliance for Canadian Operations

American Conference Institute — Wed 30 Jan 2013

Toronto |

The Only Comprehensive, Practical Forum on How to Reduce Heightened,
Unique U.S. Export & Re-Export Compliance Risks in Canada.

Back in Toronto by popular demand, American Conference Institute/The Canadian Institute's 2nd Industry Forum on "U.S. Export & Re-Export Compliance for Canadian Operations" is the only comprehensive, practical event in Canada that will allow you to network and hear from senior U.S. and Canadian government and industry professionals from the high technology, aerospace, defense, satellite, space and other industries. Benefit from Q & A and first-hand insights from senior U.S. and Canadian Government officials on export control reform, U.S. enforcement priorities, and the interaction between U.S. and Canadian export/re-export controls, privacy, human rights and security requirements.

Canadian firms, subsidiaries, affiliates, manufacturers, suppliers, freight forwarders and others that export, re-export or re-transfer U.S. export-controlled items, technical data, services and encryption materials must ensure strict compliance with the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and U.S. economic sanctions restrictions. Enforcement of U.S. export controls and economic sanctions is extra-territorial in reach, with U.S. officials targeting companies and individuals in Canada for investigations, audits, visits and harsh penalties.

Amid the new ITAR rule governing dual and third country nationals and deemed export/re-export rule under the EAR, it is critical to revisit the impact of these requirements on your export activities, employment practices, supply chain management, physical and virtual security procedures. Coupled with Canada's Enhanced Security Strategy, it is also crucial to gain clarification on what U.S. and Canadian regulators expect for your export compliance program, security assessments, screening and supply chain management.

Equally, it is critical to make sense of the maze of ECCNs under the EAR, how the EAR interacts with Canadian requirements, and how to comply with complex end-use, end- user and encryption controls under U.S. and Canadian regulations.

There has never been a more pressing time to ensure that you are fully incorporating U.S. export controls and Canadian export, human rights and privacy law requirements into a successful trade compliance program.

A special early bird rate is available for a limited time. This unique event is expected to sell out! Register now by calling 1-888-224-2480 from the US or 1-416-926-8200 from within Canada.

3rd India Summit on Anti-Corruption

American Conference Institute — Mon 25 Feb 2013

New Delhi | American Conference Institute is pleased to present the 3rd India Summit on Anti-Corruption being held for the first time in New Delhi. The 2013 program will once again bring together government officials, senior corporate ethics and compliance executives, attorneys and forensic accountants who will provide critical and practical insights on minimizing bribery risks in India.

Anti-corruption compliance remains a top priority for companies doing business in India. Excessive red tape, the heavy presence of state-owned firms, and the frequent use of third parties for routine matters such as tax and customs issues all increase exposure to bribery risks. Recent FCPA enforcement activity in India focuses on these areas and highlights the unique compliance challenges companies face when working with third parties in the region. With FCPA enforcement in India on the upswing, an increase in global enforcement, pending regulatory changes in India and a growing intolerance towards corruption underscored by recent protests, companies need to rethink compliance and adopt a more local approach to effectively identify and respond to bribery risks on the ground.

Last year's program included speakers from BAE Systems, General Electric, SAP, Texas Instruments, Honeywell, Baker Hughes, Barclays, Weatherford, Covidien, Microsoft, Monsanto, Petrofac, Bayer, Credit Suisse, Dell, Coca Cola, and 3M. The brand new 2013 agenda will once again provide you with the opportunity to gain practical, critical insights from industry leaders and benchmark with your peers.

The conference program is currently under development but please check back soon for the program agenda and faculty list.

Join us next year in New Delhi (venue TBD), on February 25-26, 2013 for the region's premier Anti-Corruption event.

For speaking opportunities please contact Frederique Duranton at f.duranton@americanconference.com. If you are interested in learning more about sponsorship for this event, please contact Wendy Tyler, Group Leader at W.Tyler@AmericanConference.com or at 212-352-3220 ext. 5242. For more information on media partnerships please contact John Stoops, Partnership Executive, j.stoops@americanconference.com.

5th Russia & CIS Summit on Anti-Corruption

American Conference Institute — Tue 19 Mar 2013

Moscow |

On behalf of the American Conference Institute, we would like to thank those of you who attended the 4th Russia and CIS Summit on Anti-Corruption, and our world class faculty, sponsors and event partners for the many roles they played in making this conference a tremendous success. Over two hundred corporate ethics and compliance executives, senior anti-corruption attorneys, forensic accountants and government officials attended this year's event, now the largest and most valued conference of its kind in the region.

We would like to extend a special thanks to our keynote speakers including:

? Michael McFaul, US Ambassador to Russia
? Valentine Mikhailov, Administrative Assistant, State-Legal Directorate of the President of the Russian Federation
? Nicola Bonucci, Director of Legal Affairs, Organization for Economic Co-Operation and Development
? Elena A. Panfilova, General Director, Center for Anti-Corruption Research and Initiative, Transparency International
? Timofey Nizhegorodvez, Head of the Social Sphere and Trade Control Department, Russian Federal Anti-Monopoly Service
? Thomas Firestone, US Department of Justice, Resident Legal Advisor,
Law Enforcement Section, US Embassy

As we move further into 2012, ACI will be working to develop a 2013 conference agenda that speaks directly to your company's anti-corruption compliance challenges in Russia and the CIS. Please check back soon for program updates.

Join us on March 19-20, 2013 in Moscow for the region's preeminent Anti-Corruption event.

Please contact Frederique Duranton at f.duranton@americanconfernece.com with any questions regarding this program.

If you are interested in learning more about sponsorship for this event, please contact Wendy Tyler, Group Leader at W.Tyler@AmericanConference.com or at 212-352-3220 ext. 242.

For more information on media partnerships please contact John Stoops, Partnership Executive, j.stoops@americanconference.com.