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Litigation funding is a means of covering litigation costs where a financing fund or hedge fund provides money upfront to a plaintiff or plaintiffs or their counsel in exchange for a portion of the proceeds from the litigation, primarily in consumer litigation or commercial litigation, which may include either single case arrangements or large multi-plaintiff cases or portfolio funding for law firms to handle multiple cases against companies just like yours. Knowing if a plaintiff or plaintiffs have litigation funding is crucial because it impacts the dynamics of the case or cases, influencing settlement strategies, the scope of discovery and risk assessment. Attendees will learn about the current status of objections to and efforts to regulate the growing litigation funding industry, and the various ethical concerns surrounding litigation funding which may benefit the corporate defendant. On the flip side, in recent years, corporations have executed strategies utilizing litigation funding to pursue damages for patent infringement and damages for antitrust violations in class action settings when it would otherwise be prohibitively expensive to pursue. This program will provide insights into how litigation funding is transforming the practice of law and shaping the future of dispute resolution.

 

All registration links are located in our weekly email.

Questions: Kathleen Smits at charlotteAED@accglobal.com

ACC Houston Annual Symposium
Friday, August 22, 2025 | 8:00 am – 6:30 pm
Junior League of Houston | 1811 Briar Oaks Lane | Houston TX 77027

 

This full day of CLE will provide 7.00 hours CLE and includes 1.25 hours Ethics Credits (TX).  

 

We will once again be supporting the Teachers Aid Program with the Houston Food Bank.  Please bring your back-to-school supplies or monetary donations to the registration table at check in for additional raffle tickets for our evening reception prizes.Tentative Schedule

Breakfast and Check-In: 8:00 am - 9:00 am

Session 1: 8:30 - 9:20 am
Gone in 60 Seconds: A Legal Pit Crew's Guide to Product Risk
Eversheds Sutherland

Session 2: 9:30 - 10:20 am
Negotiation Blind Spots: Identifying Cognitive Biases and Their Impact
Galloway

Session 3: 10:30 - 11:20 am
The Wrinkles of IP Monetization, Whether It Is a Threat or Opportunity
Baker Botts L.L.P.

Lunch service with Keynote Speaker: 11:30 am - 1:00 pm (Sponsored by Porter & Hedges)
Stephen L. Klineberg "Why Houston Matters: Perspectives on the American Future"

Session 4: 1:00 – 1:50 pm
All the Things I Wanted to Know but was Afraid to Ask
Gordon Arata

Session 5: 2:00 – 2:50 pm
Insights into Federal Regulations
Bracewell

Session 6: 3:00 - 3:50 pm
The Texas Business Courts' Impact
Steptoe

Session 7: 4:00 – 4:50 pm
Doing Right When Things Go Wrong: Ethical Considerations in Incident Response
Liskow

Reception and Raffle: 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm (Sponsored by K&L Gates)

Ten Tips to Ensuring a Smooth Document Discovery Project
Ian D. McCauley (Bayard, P.A., a Meritas Member Firm)

Every business, no matter how small, will eventually find itself the target of a request for production of document. This article discusses basic considerations to help efficiently run a large-scale document project.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Litigation and Dispute Resolution, Information Governance
Region: Global
Three Steps to Addressing a Litigation Threat
Jordan D. Rosenfeld (Saul Ewing)
3 pages

This quick reference resource provides tips on how to diagnose and respond to a litigation threat.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Litigation and Dispute Resolution
Region: Global

In this session, the panel will delve into the latest developments in international data privacy laws and provide a comparative analysis of new and amended regulations across major jurisdictions. The panel will cover significant legislative changes, provide valuable insights into the practical implications of these legal updates, and explore effective compliance strategies tailored for in-house counsel. The panel will also discuss best practices for managing cross-border data transfers, ensuring data security, and maintaining transparency with stakeholders. Additionally, the session will address common challenges faced by organizations in navigating the complex landscape of global data privacy and offer actionable solutions to mitigate risks and enhance compliance. Join us to stay ahead of the curve and ensure your organization is well-prepared to meet the evolving demands of data privacy regulations worldwide.

Generously Sponsored by Primerus

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International Comparative Legal Guide to Product Liability 2025
Global Legal Group
186 pages

This guide provides corporate counsel with comprehensive jurisdiction-by-jurisdiction guidance to product liability laws and regulation.

Topics covered include causation, defenses and estoppel, procedure, time limits, remedies, and costs/funding.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts, Litigation and Dispute Resolution
Region: Global, Brazil, China, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Japan, Singapore, Spain, Switzerland, Taiwan, Turkey, United Kingdom, United States

This program originally aired on June 26, 2025. Please note that this program recording is not eligible for CLE/CPD credit.

In-house counsel handle a variety of litigation matters, ranging from breach of contract to employment claims to payment and real estate disputes. Join us as we discuss tactics for in-house attorneys to effectively and efficiently prepare and partner with outside counsel on these matters. We will share practical advice to help in-house counsel build stronger litigation partnerships and maximize the value of every dollar spent. 

Specific topics to be covered include:

  • Investigation and opening the matter - tools to evaluate the claim, steps to preserve evidence, and tips to contact personnel and witnesses;
  • Protocols to notify insurers, litigation holds, and managing privileged documents;
  • Defining the goals to drive efficiency; 
  • Managing communication both internally and externally; 
  • Getting to resolution.


Presented by:

Ben Wojcik
Associate General Counsel
Covetrus

Bruce W. Felmly
Director, Litigation Department
McLane Middleton

Wilbur A. Glahn, III
Director, Litigation Department
McLane Middleton

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This webinar will feature candid conversations about the compounded challenges faced by minority women, including stereotypes, cultural expectations, and systemic biases all this in addition to ageism. We will also explore practical approaches to rebuilding a career after redundancy, including retraining, networking, interviewing and mentorship. Finally, we will share strategies to combat ageism while leveraging experience and diversity as a competitive edge when searching for the next position.

Presented in collaboration with ACC South Florida

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