Re-examinations, Litigation, and Other Mechanisms for Addressing “Problem” Patents

is being presented by Kevin McCabe & Dr. Eldora Ellison, Directors, Biotechnology/Chemical and Litigation Groups Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox P.L.L.C. and airs on Tuesday, June 7th, 2011. For more details, or to register please visit our site at www.fxconferences.com

Sooner or later, nearly all high technology companies encounter one or more patents that may present a roadblock to bringing a product to market or to conducting important research.

This audio conference presentation provides an overview of the legal tools available in the United States to help address such “problem” patents. In particular, our speakers provide a detailed discussion of patent re-examinations and the interplay between re-examinations and litigation. Additionally, the presentation looks at other mechanisms that may be used when one encounters a problematic patent, such as licensing, design-arounds, protests, interferences, and arbitration.

This presentation is informative both for companies that are concerned with patents held by others, as well as companies that may seek to enforce their own patents and thus subject such patents to validity challenges. The knowledge of these tools, and their various pros and cons, provided through this presentation give companies needed information to assist their strategic decision-making.

Essential Elements of a Food Safety Liability Program

is being presented by Thomas Packer, Partner, with Gordon & Rees LLP and airs on Tuesday, March 15th, 2011. For more details or to register for this event, please visit our site at www.fxconferences.com

One need look no further than the headlines to see the consequences of a lapse in food safety measures. Even minor incidents can lead to litigation, a tarnished corporate image, and diminished consumer confidence. More serious incidents that result in illness or death can destroy a brand altogether. So how does a company go about maximizing safety while minimizing the potential damage in the event of a mishap?

In this audio conference, attorney Thomas Packer discuss the essential elements that must be present in a food safety liability program, and provides insight and guidance on how to implementing a successful program in your company. The presentation focuses on how to prepare for food liability issues, and how best to respond and then resolve them effectively and efficiently.

Bulletproofing Personnel Policies Against Litigation

Are you concerned that your HR policies and processes might be leaving you vulnerable to lawsuits? No one sets out to create policy risks and personnel litigation. Yet every year a new crop of employee lawsuits are spawned by claims of inattention, inconsistency or unfairness in applying organization policies.

Learn how to avoid the costly loopholes in personnel policy and you could potentially save your company. This informative seminar helps you learn the basis of good policy and the importance of enforcing it consistently. There are basic rules you must know about workplace grievances and disciplinary issues to limit or avoid negative action altogether, especially litigation.

Grandma was right, you know. An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.

Bulletproofing Personnel Policies Against Litigation was presented by Jay R. Rush, Director of Contracts & Legal Compliance, with Policy Technologies International and aired on 2007-10-18. For more details or to download this conference, please visit our site at www.fxconferences.com

Bulletproofing Personnel Policies Against Litigation

Are you concerned that your HR policies and processes might be leaving you vulnerable to lawsuits? No one sets out to create policy risks and personnel litigation. Yet every year a new crop of employee lawsuits are spawned by claims of inattention, inconsistency or unfairness in applying organization policies.

Learn how to avoid the costly loopholes in personnel policy and you could potentially save your company. This informative seminar helps you learn the basis of good policy and the importance of enforcing it consistently. There are basic rules you must know about workplace grievances and disciplinary issues to limit or avoid negative action altogether, especially litigation.

Grandma was right, you know. An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.

Bulletproofing Personnel Policies Against Litigation is presented by Jay Rush, Director of Contracts & Legal Compliance, of Policy Technologies International. For more details please visit our web site www.fxconferences.com