C. Scott Jones, Partner, Locke Lord LLP to Speak at KC’s FDA's Off-Label Information: a 2013 Update Live Webcast on April 16, 2013

New York, NY, March 15, 2013 --(PR.com)-- The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series has announced that C. Scott Jones, Partner with Locke Lord LLP will speak at the KC’s webcast entitled: “FDA's Off-Label Information: A 2013 Update Live Webcast” on April 16, 2013 from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM ET.

For further info, follow: http://www.knowledgecongress.org/event_2013_Off_Label_Information.html

Event Synopsis:

FDA's Off-Label Information: A 2013 Update Live Webcast is a must attend event for healthcare and pharmaceutical companies seeking to understand compliance with FDA's off-label regulations. Our panel of key thought leaders and practitioners will conduct a thorough discussion of the most critical issues, including:

• Off-Label's current regulatory environment: Where are we now and what to expect in the future?
• Impact of FDA’s Off-Label Guidance to the industry
• Pros and Cons of sharing Off-label information in social media
• How to Respond to Unsolicited Requests for Off-Label Information About Prescription Drugs and Medical Devices
• Lessons learned in recent cases
• Up-to-the-minute regulatory update

A live interaction with the audience in a question and answer format is also included in this event.

About C. Scott Jones

Scott Jones is a partner with Locke Lord LLP in its Dallas, Texas office. As a member of his firm’s business litigation section, Mr. Jones has tried and defended cases in State and Federal courts, as well as in arbitration. Mr. Jones’s trial experience covers a range of issues with a particular focus on representing pharmaceutical manufacturers in Federal and State False Claims Act and Whistleblower Act lawsuits and investigations. These matters frequently involve allegations of “off label” promotion, the marketing and sale of “misbranded” products, and other state and federal regulatory issues. Mr. Jones’s trial experience also includes general business litigation, products liability litigation, commercial and tort litigation arising out of aviation crashes, and class action defense. Mr. Jones also provides free volunteer legal services to members of the Dallas community.

About Locke Lord LLP

Locke Lord LLP is a full-service, international law firm with offices in Atlanta, Austin, Chicago, Dallas, Hong Kong, Houston, London, Los Angeles, New Orleans, New York, Sacramento, San Francisco and Washington, D.C.

Our team of approximately 650 attorneys has earned a solid national reputation in complex litigation, regulatory and transactional work. We serve our clients’ interests first, and these clients range from Fortune 500 and middle market public and private companies to start-ups and emerging businesses.

About The Knowledge Group, LLC/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series

The Knowledge Congress is a series of live webcasts produced by The Knowledge Group, LLC, which examine trends, regulatory, and technology changes across a variety of industries. Its mission is to produce unbiased, objective, and educational live webcasts that examine industry trends and regulatory changes from a variety of different perspectives. The goal is to deliver a unique multilevel analysis of an important issue affecting business in a highly focused format.

The organization brings together the world's leading authorities and industry participants through informative two-hour webcasts to study the impact of changes and emerging trends. Hear from leading government officials/regulators, key thought leaders, and industry experts objectively analyze the latest trends and issues and their impact on industries. For further details, please visit the organization’s website: www.knowledgecongress.org.