5070 Vioxx on Trial: Plaintiffs Theories and Case Selection Strategies

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You will receive 1.25 credits (CE) upon completion of this course.

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A doctor and several experienced mass torts attorneys discuss case selection criteria for plaintiffs in the Vioxx litigation against Merck Pharmaceuticals. While the specifics discussed are to do with the Vioxx case, this course will be of interest to all plaintiffs� attorneys interested in best practices for screening clients for any mass torts case.
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Vioxx on Trial: Plaintiffs’ Theories and Case Selection Strategies
    I. Plaintiffs’ Theories
        A. COX-2 Inhibitors (Dr. Donald Marks)
            1. Minimize Gastrointestinal Problems
            2. COX-1 Versus COX-2
            3. Do COX-2 Inhibitors Work?
            4. Adverse Event Information
        B. Merck’s Behavior (Carlene Lewis)
            1. Merck in 2000-2001
            2. Vioxx Caused Cardiovascular Problems
            3. Failure to Warn
            4. Merck Studies and Claims
            5. Merck Spins the Data
            6. Merck Marketing
    II. Case Selection Criteria
        A. To Take a Case, or Not?
        B. Dosage (1)
        C. Dosage (2)
        D. Duration
        E. Latency
        F. Exceptions and Resources
        G. Confounding Factors
        H. Uncertainties
            1. Science Still Developing
            2. Causation
            3. Philosophy of Case Selection
        I. Questions and Answers
            1. Smoking; Hiatus
            2. Dosage and Body Weight
            3. Prior Coronary History
            4. Autopsy Findings
    AfterWordsSM

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Language English
Course Length 1.32 hours
Duration of Access for 3 months from day of enrollment
Continuing Education Credits 1.25
Instructor Andy D. Birchfield, David Jacoby, Thomas R. Kline, Carlene Rhodes Lewis, Donald H. Marks, Shanin Specter
Vendor Cognistar (Read more about Cognistar accreditation.)
Course Certification CLE credit available, see details for each course for states where available
Prerequisites/Audience intended for attorneys and law students
Requirements/Materials Included computer with Internet access
Price: $ 119.00 (USD)
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