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Module 5:

Derivative Litigation – Can it be Contained?

Litigation breeds more litigation. This downward negative spiral may very harmful to a company’s financial health, business operations, and employee morale. The goal of this training module is to prepare your Directors for a variety of possible outcome scenarios. If potential problems are anticipated and proactive defenses are reviewed, the costs of Derivative Litigation can most likely be contained.
  • Derivatives: Companion to Large Security Class Actions
  • Recent Developments & Trends in Derivative Litigation
  • Insurance Coverage
  • Use of Independent Counsel

Speakers

Steven Anderson Steven Anderson
Executive Managing Director
Beecher Carlson
New York, New York
John Cannon John Cannon
Chair of the Securities Litigation Group
Stradling Yocca Carlson & Rauth
Newport Beach, California
Robert J.A. Zito Robert J.A. Zito
Partner
Carter Ledyard & Milburn LLP
New York, New York
Sylvia Kerrigan Sylvia Kerrigan
Assistant General Counsel for Litigation, Human Resources and Health/Environment/ Safety/Security Law
Marathon Oil Company
Houston, Texas