Food-Borne Illness Litigation Brochure

October 27-28, 2010 | Millennium Knickerbocker Hotel | Chicago, ILGain firsthand insights from key government agencies involved in public health investigations of food-borne illness outbreaks:David Goldman, MD, MPHAssistant AdministratorOffice of Public Health ScienceFood Safety Inspection Service, USDAJack Guzewich, RS, MPHSenior Advisor, Environmental HealthOffice of Food Defense, Communication and Emergency Response, CFSANFood and Drug AdministrationArthur P. Liang, MD, MPHDirector, Food Safety OfficeNational Center for Emerging & Zoonotic Infectious DiseasesCenter for Disease ControlBenjamin Miller, MPH, RSOperations and Response Section Manager Dairy & Food Inspection DivisionMinnesota Department of AgricultureStephanie Meyer, MPHEpidemiologist Senior, Acute Disease Investigation and Control SectionInfectious Disease Epidemiology Prevention and ControlMinnesota Department of HealthWilliam E. Keene, PhD, MPHSenior Epidemiologist, Acute & Communicable Disease PreventionOregon Public Health DivisionDistinguished Co-ChairsWilliam MarlerMarler ClarkAlan MaxwellWeinberg Wheeler Hudgins Gunn & DialObtain highly-specialized, practical information from leading food-borne illness litigators, in-house counsel, food safety experts and regulators on how to:• Respond to heightened litigation exposure created by new pathogens and emerging risks in the food supply chain• Minimize reputational damage and preserve the corporate brand when faced with a high-profile food crisis situation – attacking new issues raised by social media • Interact with various state, local and federal agencies when a food-borne illness outbreak is suspected • Effectively and quickly implement a food recall and crisis management plan – update on current traceback, tracking and detectionability procedures• Assess the causal link while poking holes in your opponent’s case to disprove liability• Strategically address damages and settlement by evaluating your case early on – knowing what facts weigh for and against your clientNew Sessions for this year include:• Detecting the Source of Food Contamination to Build Your Case• Reverse Dissection of a Food-Borne Illness Case• Defending Against Class and Mass Food-Borne Illness Litigation• Ensuring Regulatory Compliance without Creating a Litigation RoadmapExclusive Working Sessions - October 29, 2010A Understanding the Science behind the Claims: What Every Product Li ability Attorney Needs to Know about E. Coli and SalmonellaB Selecting Specialty Insurance Coverage & Negotiating Policy Terms for Food-Borne Illness Outbreaks and RecallsWitness a Live Mock Direct and Cross Examination of a Testifying Epidemiologist, including commentary from a jury consultant on how to best communicate complex scientific and medical evidence to a juryThomas J. Bondurant Jr., Counsel to Stewart Parnell, President & CEO of Peanut Corporation of America, will provide a timely discussion on criminal exposure to corporate executives in the context of food-borne illness American Conference Institute’s 4th National Forum onFood-Borne Illness lItIgatIonAdvanced Strategies for Tackling the Underlying Science and Defending Against Complex Food Contamination ClaimsAssociation Partners Media PartnerRegister Now • 888-224-2480 • AmericanConference.com/FoodLitEarnCLE CreditsContinuing Legal Education CreditsAccreditation will be sought in those jurisdictions requested by the registrants which have continuing education requirements. This course is identified as nontransitional for the purposes of CLE accreditation.ACI certifies that the activity has been approved for CLE credit by the New York State Continuing Legal Education Board in the amount of 14.5 hours, of which 0.5 hour will apply to ethics. An additional 4.0 credit hours will apply to Workshop A/B participation.ACI certifies that this activity has been approved for CLE credit by the State Bar of California in the amount of 12.25 hours, of which 0.75 hour will apply to ethics. An additional 3.5 credit hours will apply to Workshop A/B participation.ACI has a dedicated team which processes requests for state approval. Please note that event accreditation varies by state and ACI will make every effort to process your request.CLEEthiCs CrEditsThe complimentary ACI Alumni Program is designed to provide returning delegates with unique networking and learning opportunities beyond the scope of their conference experience. Highlights include:• Search for and contact fellow Alumni• Post a question or look for answers in our Industry Forums • Join a live Industry Chat in progress• Build your own community• Earn Forum points towards free conferences & workshopsExpand your Network at www.my-aci.comExpand Your NetworkALUMNIConstant media scrutiny, an increased focus by the current Administration on the efficiency of the U.S. food safety system and the predicted passage of a substantially impacting food safety reform bill, have the food industry on high alert.Despite the reputation the U.S. carries as having one of the safest food supplies in the world, with increasing consistency, the food industry is seeing a rise in contamination outbreaks in all types of food ranging from beef and poultry, leafy greens and alfalfa sprouts to peanut butter and frozen prepared foods. This crisis is impacting companies all along the food supply chain from farm to fork. As such, many experts within the industry are predicting that food-borne illness will soon become the #1 cause of litigation facing the food industry.In an environment such as this, your client cannot afford to be caught unprepared. Now is the time for food companies, and the lawyers who advise them, to get updated on:• What new pathogens are infecting our food supply – and how to best trace and isolate them in the context of a food contamination incident• How to maintain control of the corporate message and the media while preserving your relationship and reputation with the consumer and corporate stakeholders• Selecting the best scientific/medical expert for your case – what to look for in a consulting vs. testifying expert• The investigative priorities of government regulators – and how they will impact litigation going forwardAre you armed with your best strategies to face this rising tide of litigation?As an added benefit of attending this acclaimed conference, gain firsthand insights on current food safety challenges impacting on food-borne illness litigation claims from the Food and Drug Administration, Food Safety Inspection Service, Centers for Disease Control, Minnesota Department of Agriculture, Minnesota Department of Health, and the Oregon Public Health Division. Take note as you learn how the agencies work collaboratively during an outbreak investigation to trace, detect and isolate sources of food contamination.A unique opportunity to get highly-specialized, up-to-the minute information in a setting where you can network with your peers while also getting answers to your specific questions and concerns, if you are involved at all with food-borne illness litigation, this is one event you don’t want to missAlso new for this year – witness a live mock direct and cross examination of a real-life testifying epidemiologist in a food-borne illness case.Add value to your attendance by joining us at the Master Class Sessions on October 29:A Understanding the Science behind the Claims: What Every Product Liability Attorney Needs to Know about E. Coli and SalmonellaB Selecting Specialty Insurance Coverage & Negotiating Policy Terms for Food-Borne Illness Outbreaks & RecallsRegister now by calling 888-224-2480, faxing your registration to 877-927-1563 or registering online at www.AmericanConference.com/foodlit1U.S. Department of Agriculture, Economic Research Service, Foodborne Illness Cost Calculator: STEC 0157, May 13, 2010The food industry is under the microscope like never before. As reports of food-borne illness continue to rise, it was recently reported that the estimated annual cost of illness caused by only one strain of e.coli is $478,381,766.1How much of this expense is your company prepared to bear?Register now: 888-224-2480 • Fax: 877-927-1563 • AmericanConference.com/FoodLitWho You Will MeetFood manufacturers, distributors, suppliers, retailers, restaurants and servers legal counsel and compliance executives with the following titles:• In-House Counsel/Litigation Counsel• Claims/Insurance Counsel• Quality Assurance• Compliance• Food Safety• Regulatory Affairs• Audit• Risk ManagementPrivate practice attorneys specializing in:• Food-Borne Illness Litigation• Food & Agribusiness Law• Food Liability Law• FDA Law• Consumer Products Litigation• Product Liability/ Mass & Class Actions• Toxic torts/personal injury• FranchisingInsurance claims counselDay One – Wednesday, October 27, 20108:00 Registration and Continental Breakfast9:00 Co-Chairs’ Opening RemarksAlan Maxwell PartnerWeinberg Wheeler Hudgins Gunn & Dial LLC (Atlanta, GA)William MarlerManaging PartnerMarler Clark L.L.P., P.S. (Seattle, WA)9:15 Public Health Investigations Revealed: An Inside Look at Epidemiology Investigations, Pathogen Testing & Data CollectionDavid Goldman, MD, MPHAssistant AdministratorOffice of Public Health ScienceFood Safety Inspection Service, USDA (Washington, DC)Jack Guzewich, RS, MPHSenior Advisor, Environmental HealthOffice of Food Defense, Communication and Emergency Response Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition Food and Drug Administration (College Park, MD)Arthur P. Liang, MD, MPHDirector, Food Safety OfficeNational Center for Emerging & Zoonotic Infectious Diseases Center for Disease Control (Atlanta, GA)William E. Keene, PhD, MPHSenior Epidemiologist Acute and Communicable Disease PreventionOregon Public Health Division (Portland, OR)Benjamin Miller, MPH, RSOperations and Response Section ManagerDairy & Food Inspection DivisionMinnesota Department of Agriculture (St. Paul, MN)• Understanding what role each agency plays once a food outbreak is detected- scope of investigatory powers- agency cooperation and interaction- what type of data is collected, from whom and when• Debunking the behind-the-scenes of an epidemiology investigations step-by-step• Understanding how the government reverse engineers a food outbreak• Evaluating new and emerging methods being utilized for testing pathogens10:45 Morning Break 11:00 The State of Food-Borne Illness: Update on New Risks in the Food Supply Chain, Litigation Trends & Proposed Food Safety LegislationRobert E. Brackett, Ph.D. Senior Vice President and Chief Science and Regulatory Affairs OfficerGrocery Manufacturers Association (Washington, DC)David Acheson MDManaging Director - Food and Import Safety Leavitt Partners, LLC (Salt Lake City, UT)During this session hear from Dr. David Acheson, Former Associate Commissioner of Foods, Food and Drug Administration and Dr. Robert Brackett, Former Director of the Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition, Food and Drug Administration, as they provide a state of the industry address on emerging issues in the area of food-borne illness litigation. Topics of discussion during this session will include:• An overview of emerging pathogens infecting the U.S. food supply – where does new exposure lie?• Recent recalls – what have we learned?• Best practices for responding to litigation exposure created by new and emerging food safety/supply risks • Update on the current status of the pending Food Safety Modernization Act and the impact on the industry11:45 Protecting the Brand & Defending Your Case in the Court of Public Opinion Leo Knowles Senior Vice President & Chief CounselConAgra Foods Inc. (Omaha, NE)Gene GrabowskiSenior Vice President and Chair, Crisis & Litigation PracticeLevick Strategic Communications (Washington, DC)• Developing a strategy to address publicity issues that arise when a case is filed as the direct result of government action• Coordinating a rebuttal response to address plaintiff exploitation of an isolated incident • Considering the impact of your litigation/defense strategy on your media response• Synchronizing messages conveyed by the company across media outlets, corporate communications, outside counsel• Tackling the increasing use of social media, networking sites and blogs that are often utilized to “get the word out” during a food-borne illness outbreak • Effectively responding to shareholder inquiries and customer complaints once litigation is imminent- preserving business and customer relationships during a high publicity food recall/contamination incident- quantifying the potential impact on business performance and profit should a case ensueRegister now: 888-224-2480 • Fax: 877-927-1563 • AmericanConference.com/FoodLit12:30 Networking Luncheon1:45 Expert Selection: What to Look for When Screening and Selecting a Scientific Expert for TrialJoseph J. Bottiglieri PartnerBonner Kiernan Trebach & Crociata LLP (Washington, DC)• Knowing which type of expert is needed to address various elements of your case• Understanding differences in the roles and educational backgrounds of various types of experts - epidemiologists, microbiologists, gastrointestinal and infectious disease experts and treating physicians• Distinguishing testifying vs. consulting experts and the purpose each expert serves in helping you build your case• Resources for finding the best expert – knowing where to look• Fact-checking your expert – how much deep-digging needs to be done, review of credentials, published articles, past cases2:15 Mock Witness Examination of a Testifying EpidemiologistCindy K. Andrews Ph.D. Senior DirectorDecisionQuest (Chicago, IL)Direct Examination: How to Elicit the Best Scientific Data from Your ExpertRonald B. LeePartnerRoetzel & Andress (Cleveland, OH)Cross Examination: Discrediting the Credentials and Data of the ExpertFred PritzkerAttorneyPritzker Olsen, P.A. (Minneapolis, MN)During this session, witness a live direct and cross examination a real-life epidemiologist commonly called to testify during food-borne illness trials. Observe how counsel representing both sides question this witness on the stand as they demonstrate how to effectively address complex issues of scientific evidence, including:• Strategies for addressing the presence or lack of physical evidence (culture confirmed vs. no culture confirmed)• Statistical data focusing on the number and location of various incidents related to those of the victim• The symptoms and characteristics exhibited by various types of bacteria found in food• The history and occurrence of various types of food-borne illnesses and their cause• Best practices for communicating technical/scientific information to the jury in lay terms3:30 Afternoon Refreshment Break3:45 Detecting the Source of Food Contamination to Build Your Case Dave Theno CEO/CBIOGray Dog Partners, Inc. (Del Mar, CA) Former SVP & Chief Food Safety Officer Jack in the BoxDr. Melvin N. KramerPresidentEHA Consulting Group, Inc. (Baltimore, MD) • How to work with state, local and federal agencies to determine the ultimate source of contamination• Traceback protocols - how effective are genetic fingerprinting and other emerging forms of technology to track the spread of food contamination throughout the supply chain• Evaluating your company’s internal tracking procedures for food contamination to ensure proper documentation is maintained both within your company and the larger distribution network - using internal tracking procedures to quickly assess the degree of control each entity plays in the movement of contaminated food through the chain• Detectionability – knowing which methods are most effective at testing various sources of food-borne illness- identifying which methods are most effective or ineffective at eliminating bacteria- irradiation- ammonia treatments4:30 Overcoming Insurance Coverage & Policy Limitation Challenges for Food-Borne Illness CasesJoseph F. BermudezPartnerNelson Levine de Luca & Horst (Denver, CO)Edward Mitchell Senior Underwriter Product RecallXL Insurance (London, UK)Christopher de WolfeCorporate Risk Manager Mars Incorporated (McLean, CA)• Understanding the terms of your coverage when faced with a food-borne illness, contamination or recall incident• Deciphering the limitations of your liability, property and specialty insuranceRegister now: 888-224-2480 • Fax: 877-927-1563 • AmericanConference.com/FoodLit• Handling coverage issues involved with the traditional insurance portfolio - endorsements – knowing when they’re given and when to seek them- property damage, business interruption or insured event – triggers and limits - liability to third parties- potentially applicable exclusions• Handling multiple parties and addressing liability within the food supply chain in conjunction with your insurance coverage- enforcing indemnity agreements among the chain of distribution/commerce- working through settlement with the insurance carrier and other parties – manufacturers, suppliers, distributors, retailers• How to effectively use declaratory judgment actions when the insured has been denied coverage• What to do when a manufacturer (or company within the chain of commerce) is underinsured or has no assets5:30 Conference Adjourns to Day TwoDay Two – Thursday, October 28, 20109:00 Co-Chairs’ Remarks9:15 Strategies to Manage Food-Borne Illness Litigation & Coordinate with Outside CounselDouglas BesmanSenior Litigation CounselNestle USA, Inc. (Solon, OH)Jeffrey Conner Vice President Associate General Counsel and Assistant SecretaryDole Food Company, Inc(Westlake Village, CA)• What in-house counsel look for/need from their outside counsel when defending against a food-borne illness litigation – weighing the pros and cons of managing the litigation in-house vs. utilizing outside counsel• Determining client expectations early on – identifying what is most important to the client and why• Handling the internal investigation and minimizing business interruption – collecting evidence to establish who did what and when within the company and the chain of commerce• Balancing opposing tensions between the client and defense counsel regarding what the appropriate defensive action is – settlement, litigation, client admissions• Controlling litigation costs and managing budgets for outside counsel, discovery and litigation prep10:15 Morning Break10:30 Implementing Effective Recalls – Preventing Pitfalls that Could Lead to Downstream LitigationDavid HermanSenior CounselGrocery Manufacturers Association (Washington, DC)Dean N. Panos PartnerJenner & Block LLP (Chicago, IL)Will Daniels Senior Vice President for Food Safety Earthbound Farm (San Juan Bautista, CA)• Managing the recall process - how to effectively remove products from the market place• Working with state and federal government to streamline the recall process• The recall decision process: balancing time pressure and a less than complete set of data and information• Establishing a crisis management team and a crisis management plan• Maintaining proper documentation during a recall in anticipation of litigation11:30 Reverse Dissection of a Food-Borne Illness Case: How to Poke Holes in Your Opponent’s Case & Disprove the Plaintiff ’s Theories of Liability Alan MaxwellPartnerWeinberg Wheeler Hudgins Gunn & Dial LLC (Atlanta, GA)William MarlerManaging PartnerMarler Clark L.L.P., P.S. (Seattle, WA)During this unique session, Al Maxwell and Bill Marler will engage you in a comprehensive discussion of how counsels on each side address the key elements of a food-borne illness case. Learn how to:• Determine which cases to accept or reject• Strategically evaluate issues of liability • Consider the timing and disclosure of information at various stages of the case• Assess the weak and strong points of your case to negotiate the best financial resolution for your client12:30 Networking LuncheonRegister now: 888-224-2480 • Fax: 877-927-1563 • AmericanConference.com/FoodLitACI, along with our sister organization based in London, C5 Conferences, works closely with sponsors in order to create the perfect business development solution catered exclusively to the needs of any practice group, business line or corporation. 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For more information about this program or our global portfolio of events, please contact:Wendy Tyler Group Leader & Business Development Executive American Conference InstituteTel: 212-352-3220 x242 | Fax: 212-220-4281 w.tyler@AmericanConference.comGlobal Sponsorship Opportunities1:45 Apportioning Liability Throughout the Supply Chain Sarah BrewShareholderNilan Johnson Lewis, P.A (Minneapolis, MN)• Allocating risk and responsibility through indemnity provisions and insurance requirements• Utilizing certificates of analysis, audits, product certifications and other methods to manage upstream accountability• Controlling sophisticated user, product alteration and potential downstream risks• Assigning liability to trade associations, auditors or other third parties – when is it viable?• Handling upstream and downstream litigation while protecting the brand2:15 Understanding the Criminal Implications Raised by Food-Borne Illness LitigationThomas J. Bondurant Jr.PartnerGentry Locke Rakes & Moore LLP (Roanoke, VA)Counsel to Stewart Parnell, President & CEO Peanut Corporation of America• An overview of the applicable federal criminal statutes in food-borne illness prosecutions• Understanding how the federal criminal justice system works in the context of food-borne illness prosecutions- the Players – who does what and when, scope of authority- case referrals- investigatory powers- indictments and trial• Special issues concerning attorney-client privilege in the context of criminal investigations - ensuring your management is clear about when attorney-client privilege is triggered as well as what the limitations of the privilege are - understanding who the client is and delineating to your management, regulatory affairs and compliance officers what the limits of confidentiality and attorney-client privilege are, particularly once a government investigation has been launched • To self report or not to self report – weighing the pros and cons• Trends and the future of food-borne prosecutions – understanding what type of conduct takes cases over the brink3:00 Afternoon Refreshment Break3:15 Defending Against Class and Mass Food-Borne Illness Litigation James F. NealePartnerMcGuireWoods LLP (Charlottesville, VA)• Identifying early on what, if any, mitigating action can be taken • Knowing what facts work for or against your client when arguing class certification issues and tackling class characteristics involving allegations of food-borne illness – numerosity, commonality, typicality, predominance• Conducting a consolidation analysis to determine whether it is best to MDL or remove the case to another jurisdiction4:00 Where Food Regulation & Litigation Meet: Ensuring Compliance with Regulatory Requirements without Creating a Litigation Roadmap Brad SullivanManaging AttorneyLombardo & Gilles (Salinas, CA)• Handling warning letters and government investigations – managing the liability risk associated with increased government access to company records and fillings• Inspections – know what the government can/can’t do when conducting an inspection at your facility• Creating a food safety plan that won’t later act as a roadmap for regulators• Understanding what types of behavior can trigger negative attention from the government that could lead to downstream litigation4:45 Conference ConcludesRegister now: 888-224-2480 • Fax: 877-927-1563 • AmericanConference.com/FoodLitETHICS© American Conference Institute, 2010Understanding the Science behind the Claims: What Every Product Liability Attorney Needs to Know about E.Coli and Salmonella9:00 am – 12:30 pm (Registration Begins at 8:30 am)Arthur P. Liang, MD, MPHDirector, Food Safety OfficeNational Center for Emerging & Zoonotic Infectious Diseases (proposed)Center for Disease Control (Atlanta, GA)Stephanie Meyer, MPHEpidemiologist Senior, Acute Disease Investigation and Control SectionInfectious Disease Epidemiology, Prevention, and Control DivisionMinnesota Department of Health (Minneapolis, MN)According to the CDC’s April 2010 Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report on the Incidence of Infection with Pathogens Transmitted Commonly Through Food, “to optimally prevent food-borne illness, the routes of exposure to these pathogens must be understood better so that additional targeted control measures can be developed …” As a product liability attorney it is critical to ensuring the best representation of your client that you fully understand the science underlying the food-borne illness claims your clients are confronted with. A thorough understanding of the technical, medical and scientific terms will enable you to better attack the causal link between your client and the alleged contaminated food if you possess a full grasp of how various pathogens manifest themselves in food, are transmitted and even eventually isolated. During this interactive and practical working session, learn from a panel of epidemiologists and scientists experienced in investigating the causes of food-borne illness and infectious disease and as they provide you with a comprehensive overview of how key pathogens are transmitted through food.Topics of discussion will include:• Microbiology and epidemiology 101 – what are e.coli and salmonella?• Understanding how diseases are transmitted• Delineating which types of salmonella and e.coli are found in which foods• Distinguishing how various types of diseases are investigated – incubation periods, preservation of evidence, conclusive vs. inconclusive symptoms• Food manufacturing processes and identifying contaminants - irradiation, detectionabilitySelecting Specialty Insurance Coverage & Negotiating Policy Terms for Food-Borne Illness Outbreaks and Recalls1:30 pm – 5:00 pm (Registration Begins at 1:00 pm)Stephen A. Weisbrod PartnerGilbert LLP (Washington, DC)Florian BeerliVice President, Crisis ManagementCrum & Forster (North Haven, CT)As cases of food contamination and related illness continue to rise, companies all along the food chain are wondering – what additional protection is available to ensure against liability in the context of a large-scale food contamination or recall event? Often times, it is not until after disaster strikes that a company actually realizes how much a single food-borne illness outbreak can cost – from product recall, shipping costs and re-stocking fees to the unending costs associated with litigation and settlement – and many of these costs are not covered under general commercial liability coverage. In direct response to the sharp increase in food outbreaks and the associated costs companies must bear, this popular master class session has been specifically designed to provide you with a comprehensive overview of what additional coverage may be available and how covered risks are assessed and underwritten.Topics will include:• Making certain your company has the best insurance coverage available for food-borne illness litigation • Conducting a gap analysis to determine what you have vs. what you need - identifying the availability of coverage to address product recalls, contamination and food tampering • Identifying potential exposures in order to determine potential areas of loss• Knowing which types of risks and costs are/are not covered • Conducting an analysis of benefits provided• Recalls v. warnings – knowing what needs to be built into the policy to accommodate this distinction• Exclusions to watch out for – what do they really mean?• Detecting – and clarifying – uncertainties in the contract language• When submitting claims, what areas tend to cause disputes and how to avoid themA BInteractive Master Class SessionsFriday, October 29, 2010Register now: 888-224-2480 • Fax: 877-927-1563 • AmericanConference.com/FoodLit American Conference Institute’s 4th National Forum onFood-Borne Illness lItIgatIonAdvanced Strategies for Tackling the Underlying Science and Defending Against Complex Food Contamination ClaimsOctober 27-28, 2010 | Millennium Knickerbocker Hotel | Chicago, ILR E G i S t R a t i O n f O R mCOntaCt dEtaiLS NAME POSITION APPROVING MANAGER POSITIONORGANIZATIONADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP CODETELEPHONE FAX EMAIL TYPE OF BUSINESSRegistration feeThe fee includes the conference, all program materials, continental breakfasts, lunches, refreshments and complimentary membership of the ACI Alumni program.Payment PolicyPayment must be received in full by the conference date. 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See CLE details inside.Also, a new feature for this year, witness a live mock direct and cross examination of a testifying epidemiologist.Gain firsthand insights from key government agencies involved in public health investigations of food-borne illness outbreaks:Food Safety Inspection Service, USDAFood and Drug AdministrationCenter for Disease ControlMinnesota Department of AgricultureMinnesota Department of HealthOregon Public Health Division