ACI’s 28th Annual Conference on Drug & Medical Device Litigation

Partner John Lavelle and associate Maureen Barber will speak at the American Conference Institute’s (ACI’s) 28th Annual Conference on Drug & Medical Device Litigation.

Daubert in Doubt: Devising a Plan for New Rule 702 Implementation and Working With Experts After the Recent Amendments
Tuesday, December 5, 2023 | 4:00 PM ET
Maureen Barber | Associate, Pittsburgh 

This panel will discuss what defense counsel can do to ensure that judges are implementing the new Rule 702, what practitioners should focus on when arguing motions brought under the new rule, and analyze recent court decisions that addressed or referenced the new rule. The panel will also offer practice pointers for hiring, working with, and preparing expert witnesses under the new rule.

Crafting Successful Jurisdiction, Standing and Preemption Arguments at the Motion to Dismiss Stage
Wednesday, December 6, 2023 | 11:15 AM ET
John Lavelle | Partner, Philadelphia/Princeton

This panel will identify primary jurisdiction and standing arguments that may affect a case, provide an understanding of the primary jurisdiction challenges that are prevalent in drug and device product liability class action cases, and instruct on how to incorporate the most recent preemption rulings into litigation strategies. 

Please use P15-999-ML24 at registration for a 15% discount.