June 2010

Thursday, June 24, 2010 to Friday, June 25, 2010

Litigation in the United States is complex, costly, and can be very disruptive for an unprepared company. US and European litigation are very different, and prior experience in Europe may not be a useful guide. Although litigation in the US will require hiring US counsel, it is critical for European lawyers involved in preparing for or managing such litigation to understand the process and the pitfalls, in order to keep costs under control, minimize disruption to their business and achieve the best outcome possible. Attending this comprehensive course will equip delegates with an understanding of the US litigation process, providing an invaluable tool when dealing with any present litigation or preparing for possible future litigation. Topics to Include: Can you sue or be sued in the US? Jurisdiction rules and arbitration clauses, Assessing the potential damage awards, The discovery process and electronic discovery, Selecting and preparing witnesses, Minimizing business disruption due to discover, Advance measures to prepare for discovery, Privilege and its application for non-US counsel, Experts and their retention and use in litigation, right to a jury and avoiding a jury, Hiring US counsel, What to look for and what to avoid, Fee arrangements, conflicts and disqualification of counsel, Cost control and focusing to reduce cost, Avoiding US litigation.