Webinars and Podcasts

"What Might Injure My Business?" Five Key Areas for the Busy Risk Manager

Tue, 05 Jul 2011 04:00:00 GMT

As many life sciences companies work to innovate and bring their inventions to the commercial market, the challenge of managing business operations risk often gets added to the responsibilities of CFOs, human resources managers, and compliance officers.

Products Liability Risks for Distributors

Thu, 04 Aug 2011 04:00:00 GMT

This webinar will provide an overview of key products liability concepts relevant to life sciences distributors.

Medical Device Recalls

Wed, 01 Jun 2011 04:00:00 GMT

This page contains general information on recalls, including best practices, tips for working with FDA and other regulatory entities, and brand protection.

The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act

Sun, 01 May 2011 04:00:00 GMT

This page contains information on the FCPA. The webinar and podcast feature Carlos Ortiz, an attorney who specializes in FCPA law and compliance.

The Discovery Process

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT

Learn the basics of the discovery process to be more effective in your handling of the important pre-trial litigation process.

Preserving Products Involved in Adverse Events

Tue, 01 Mar 2011 05:00:00 GMT

This page contains information on how to properly preserve and handle products involved in adverse events.

FDA Outlook for 2011

Tue, 01 Feb 2011 05:00:00 GMT

Learn about changes the medical technology and life sciences industry should expect from the FDA in 2011.

Healthcare and the 112th Congress: An Analysis for the Life Sciences Industry

Sat, 01 Jan 2011 05:00:00 GMT

Learn about upcoming federal legislation that may impact the medical technology and life sciences industry in 2011. The webinar and podcast feature Jeffrey J. Kimbell, a lobbyist who represents clients in the life sciences community.

Managing Electronic Discovery and Records Management

Mon, 01 Nov 2010 04:00:00 GMT

The information on this page covers some of the most critical discovery topics facing medical technology and life sciences companies today, including strategies that have been proven to help companies reduce discovery burdens.

Informed Consent: More Than Just a Signature

Fri, 01 Oct 2010 04:00:00 GMT

The information on this page discusses the informed consent process, including the role of the FDA and Institutional Review Boards (IRBs), pitfalls to avoid when drafting and executing informed consent documents and best practice tips.

Conducting Foreign Clinical Trials

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 04:00:00 GMT

This information discusses some of the industry trends and challenges associated with foreign clinical trials.

Social Media and FDA Regulations

Sun, 01 Aug 2010 04:00:00 GMT

The resources on this page contain information on how companies are currently using social media in a manner that is compliant with FDA regulations.

"No Injury" Class Actions and Emerging Medical Monitoring Claims

Thu, 01 Jul 2010 04:00:00 GMT

The resources on this page will deal with "No Injury" Class Actions and Emerging Medical Monitoring Claims in depth and discuss whether exposure to a known harmful substance is sufficient, by itself, to constitute bodily injury.

Managing the Risk of Off-Label Promotion

Sat, 26 Sep 2009 04:00:00 GMT

These materials offer important and timely information about off-label practices, the connection between off-label promotion and products liability and techniques to avoid potential liability resulting from off-label promotion.

Non-Manufacturer Sellers of Medical Products

Sun, 30 Aug 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Who are non-manufacturer sellers-distributors and how are they set up? Why does the plaintiff sue the non-manufacturer sellers when non-manufacturer sellers do not make the product?

Sales Representatives in the OR: Navigating a Liability Minefield

Fri, 31 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT

This information can help your sales force avoid inadvertently creating grounds for products liability claims.

Warnings and Instructions

Sat, 19 Sep 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Medmarc’s Loss Control Team has developed a set of resources that offer information about the products liability risks associated with warnings and instructions and the techniques you can use to minimize those risks.

Pharmacovigilence

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

These resources contain information about pharmacovigilance and related trends in products liability litigation.

Introduction to the CE Mark

Fri, 26 Mar 2010 04:00:00 GMT

These resources contain information on the CE mark, including what it is, how to get it and how to keep it.

Products Risk and Professional Liability

Fri, 16 Apr 2010 04:00:00 GMT

This webinar helps financial managers/insurance buyers understand and make informed decisions about coverage, risk and premium.

Responding to Form 483s and Warning Letters

Thu, 01 Sep 2011 04:00:00 GMT

Life sciences companies that wish to avoid FDA enforcement actions must be able to respond effectively to FDA-483s and Warning Letters.

Post-Market Requirements for Devices

Tue, 27 Sep 2011 04:00:00 GMT

Companies may not be aware that additional post-market activities not mandated by the FDA may be necessary to mitigate products liability exposures.

Litigation and Claims Trends for the Life Sciences Industry: The 2011 Year In Review and 2012 Forecast

Tue, 01 Nov 2011 04:00:00 GMT

This webinar features Medmarc’s Chief Claims Officer, Cynthia Khin, and Attorney Joseph Thomas, whose practice focuses on the life sciences industry and was involved in the recent Supreme Court case, Pliva, Inc. v. Mensing.

Hot Topics in New and Existing Medical Device Technologies – What is on the horizon from the scientific and legal perspectives?

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 05:00:00 GMT

The medical device landscape is constantly changing as new science and technologies emerge. As the technology changes, so does the potential for liability and lawsuits surrounding the technology.

FDA Enforcement Trends for 2012

Sun, 01 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Learn what the life sciences industry should expect from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 2012. This webinar will review the regulatory issues and enforcement trends that may impact your operations and bottom line.

Sales Reps in the OR: Avoiding the Products Liability Risks

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Sales reps who enter clinical settings, such as operating rooms, often provide invaluable information to medical professionals, yet their presence is fraught with liability perils.

Designing Out Risk: How to Use the Design Process to Manage Risk

Thu, 01 Mar 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Design defects often give rise to costly products liability claims. This webinar will discuss the impact that design controls can have on products liability claims and why design controls matter to the FDA.

Contracts for Life Sciences Companies: The Most Important Risk Management Tool You’re Probably Not Using

Tue, 03 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Contracts are an essential part of most business relationships, yet life sciences companies frequently fail to contract with important business partners, such as suppliers and distributors.

Foreign Suppliers: Managing the Products Liability Risk in Your Supply Chain

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Medical device and drug manufacturers are increasingly doing business with foreign suppliers to locate comparatively inexpensive raw ingredients and component parts...