Paul J. (PJ) Cosgrove

PUBLICATIONS

• "Initial Objectives, Strategies, and Tactics for Defending Authorized Generic Distributors in Pharmaceutical Litigation," For the Defense (February 2026) 
• “A Legislative Response to Shotgun Litigation,” For The Defense (February 2014)
• “Tips from the Trenches: How to Avoid Getting Stuck with the Expert’s Bill,” News from the DRI Young Lawyers’ Committee, January 2005, Vol. 2, Issue 1

PRESENTATIONS

• "Compelling Arbitration in Medical Device Cases, Considerations in Light of the Rise of Mass Arbitration," 36^th Annual Medmarc Medical Device Conference, Louisville, Kentucky (June 2024)
• “State of the Union: Medical Device Preemption,” ACI 23rd Annual Conference on Drug & Medical Device Litigation, New York City (December 2018)
• “What No One Has Told You About Drug and Device Preemption,” Medmarc Medical Device Seminar, Santa Fe, New Mexico (June 2018)
• “Personal Jurisdiction Issues in Mass Torts,” HB Litigation Conference Mass Torts Judicial Forum with Judge Corodemus and JAMS, New York City (April 2017)
• “Preemption of Design-Defect and Warnings Claims in Pharmaceutical Cases: A Cheat Sheet for Recent Developments in the Lower Courts,” ACI 21st Annual Conference on Drug & Medical Device Litigation, New York City (December 2016)
• “Putting Your Best Foot Forward: Pre-answer Motion and Case Management Strategies to Combat Desperate Legal Theories and Unusual Circumstances,” Panel Discussion, Medmarc Medical Device Seminar; Torrey Pines, California (June 2016)
• “Successful Product Development in Commerce and In Court – How to Manage Your Legal Spend,” Association of Corporate Counsel, Southwest Ohio Chapter (September 2015)
• “Strategies for Responding to Multi-Plaintiff Pattern Cases, ‘Mini-Mass Torts,’ and ‘Mass Actions,’” Medmarc Medical Device Seminar (June 2015)
• “Life Sciences Product Recalls: Legal and Regulatory Implications,” Medmarc Webinar Series (August 2014)
• “Cyber Security Risks for Medical Device Manufacturers Preparing for Possible FDA Regulations and the Changing Threat Landscape,” The Oswald Companies Focus Forward Webinar Series (July 2014)
• “Hot Topics Update: the Biomaterials Access Assurance Act and Federal Preemption,” Medmarc Medical Device Seminar (June 2013)
• “Problematic Federal Issues:  FRCP 26(a)(2)(C) Requiring Additional Disclosures for Unretained Testifying Experts,” Harris Martin’s Mass Tort Litigation Conference (March 2013)
• “Quality Agreements Deep Dive Session,” Moderator, Xavier University Global Outsourcing Conference (September 2012)
• “Practical Risk Management and Case Studies of Litigation,” Xavier University Global Outsourcing Conference (October 2011)
• “Litigation 103:  Discovery Practice,” Counsel on Litigation Management, Celina Insurance Group (October 2009)
• “BioOhio Workshop: Emerging Issues for Emerging Companies,” BioOhio (July 2008)
• “Shhh, That’s More Than I Needed to Know: Attorney Contacts with Treating Physicians,” Young Lawyers’ Breakout, Defense Research Institute Products Liability Seminar (February 2005)
• “Tort Reform: Ohio, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island 2001-2004,” DRI Annual Meeting (October 2004)