James M. Beck is counsel in the mass torts and product liability group of Dechert LLP in Philadelphia. In addition to handling cases at the trial and appellate level, he is a frequent lecturer and writer on product liability issues. His article, FDA, Off-Label Use and Informed Consent: Debunking Myths and Misconceptions for the Food and Drug Law Journal, has been cited by the U.S. Supreme Court and by other appellate courts. He is also the editor of a 50-state ABA survey on FDCA-related tort causes of action and the ABA Mass Tort Subcommittee newsletter. Mr. Beck operates (with another attorne...