Protecting Your Business Against Product Liability Claims

Understand recent trends in product liability litigation.

Medical devices, pharmaceuticals, consumer products, and technology continue to evolve at a rapid pace. The development and use of these products impacts millions of people daily, and claims regarding safety, efficacy, chemical exposure, privacy, and others are under constant scrutiny. Companies must understand developments in legal and regulatory landscapes in order to protect their businesses from evolving claims and theories. This program will help you understand recent trends in product liability litigation including the types of products most recently under scrutiny, the claimed effects or injuries, and how to protect and defend against these claims. This includes understanding the legal theories being pursued, as well as strategies for defending against complex product liability claims, both procedurally and substantively. The threat of mass tort litigation carries its own specific risks and considerations, and this program will educate you on the specific strategies for combatting potential multi-plaintiff litigations. It will also touch on the most recent developments in the products, devices, and technologies targeted in litigation, with emphasis on future predictions and strategies for protecting business lines.