Responding to the Opioid ​Crisis: Litigation, Regulation & Reform 2018

Responding to the Opioid Crisis: Litigation, Regulation & Reform 2018 is a conference dedicated to the legal and regulatory aspects from both the plaintiff and the defense sides of litigation.

Topics

• Key Topics
  • The on-the-street realities of opioids, law enforcement, fatalities, and damage control
  • A present-day look at the opioid crisis and what has led up to the current situation
  • A keynote address from the DEA
  • An up-to-the-minute update on the litigation and legislative landscape
  • A three-part containment and treatment discussion on Naloxone availability, cost, distribution, first responders, and effective outreach programs
• The Plaintiff Perspective
  • Cause of action and theories on negligence
  • A detailed look at the challenges and success stories for case acquisition
  • Keys to effectively analyzing a defendant`s marketing campaign
  • Quantify damages from various aspects - building a fool-proof damage model
  • MDL updates and logistics
• Pertinent Defendant Viewpoints
  • Quality of life considerations for the pain patient
  • The role of the FDA and science
  • Alternative options to pain management
  • Meeting regulatory requirements-which are most important?
  • Cause of action protection theories