The Litigation Committee aims to enhance the practice of in-house litigation and foster the professional development of ACC members working in this field. Key topics include the changing relationships between in-house litigators and outside counsel and the role of litigation in business strategy.

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Live Webcast 

Navigating the America Invents Act: New Post-Issuance Proceedings and Their Impact on Patent Litigation

Wednesday, May 9, 2012 at 2:00 PM ET, 6:00 PM GMT

The landmark Leahy-Smith America Invents Act (AIA), signed into law on September 16, 2011, brings landmark changes to U.S. patent law, including expanding the options available for challenging a patent after it has been granted. Among these expanded options are the establishment of post-grant review proceedings, special transitional post-grant review of business method patents, and supplemental examination. The new options available under the AIA provide strategic opportunities for patentees and third-party challengers alike. These changes will be especially significant for patent litigants as the legislation may change the venue for patent validity challenges from district courts to the PTO, automatically stay some disputes, and place time limits on their initiation.

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Infopaks

What's the Deal with Deal Litigation? Shareholder Merger Litigation Against Public Companies

Sponsored by: Morrison & foerster LLp

This InfoPAK is to assist corporate counsel in understanding and making decisions about private class action litigation typically brought by shareholders following the announcement of a strategic transaction, generally a merger or acquisition, by a public company. Included is a summary of the types of claims that are most frequently brought by shareholders. It discusses what claims to expect and how these claims are typically resolved. It also summarizes the most common issues that are litigated as a part of this type of merger litigation.

Advanced Technology Solutions for Litigation

Sponsored by: Autonomy, Inc.

This InfoPAK will provide corporate counsel with an objective overview of technology and its defensible use. It will cover practical, technical, and legal considerations for selecting, deploying and leveraging litigation technology. It will look at the issues facing corporate counsel, solutions, and provide samples of ROI from real-world case studies.

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