The Association of Clinical Research Professionals

Clinical Trial Agreement Negotiation – Everything Your Lawyers Want You to Know – Part I

Are you interested to learn more about clinical trial agreements and what clinical trial attorneys would love you to know?

The Infrastructure of Clinical Trial Agreements: The Tedious Elements that Trip You Up

In this first part of a three-part live webinar series, attendees gained insights into key components that often present challenges as the foundation of a clinical trial agreement is laid. These included:

  • The Parties and How We Bind Them
  • Subcontractors
  • Governing Law and Applicable Law
  • Payment Terms
  • Notice
  • Term and Termination
  • Survival

Each element plays a critical role in ensuring the clinical trial proceeds smoothly and avoids potential pitfalls. Presenting attorneys shared essential strategies to mitigate risk, offering suggested language for navigating tricky provisions and fostering a better understanding of sponsor and site requirements.

Upon completion of this continuing education program, participants should be able to:

  • Understand the essential elements of a clinical trial agreement.
  • Gain an understanding of differing sponsor and site objectives in contracting.
  • Offer alternative negotiated language to meet the needs of both parties.

Enroll in the entire series! Check out part one and part two now.

Speakers:

  • Molly G. Huggins, JD, MHA, Partner, Huggins & Zuiker, LLP
  • Erin Shaughnessy Zuiker, JD, MPH, Partner, Huggins & Zuiker, LLP

Note: Each webinar in the series requires separate enrollment; while attendees are encouraged to register for all three sessions, it is not required.

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