Attorneys employed by and representing member companies meet periodically at the CASRO General Counsel Forum. Here they have the unique opportunity to discuss myriad legal issues they currently face and strategize for what may emerge.

The GC Forum is moderated by Duane L. Berlin of Lev & Berlin, P.C., General Counsel for CASRO. Recent meetings have been attended by attorneys representing The NPD Group, Harris Interactive, TNS, GfK Holdings, Inc., Synovate and others.

Topics discussed include:

• Data Security and Security Breach Laws
• State Physician Compensation Laws
• Adverse Event (“AE”) Reporting requirements
• Professional Liability Insurance (E&O Insurance)
• Discovery – respondent confidentiality and contractual protection
• Requirements for conducting market research and marketing/advertising to Children
• Ad claim Substantiation
• Outsourcing/Offshoring