ArticleYear-End Congressional Hearings Examine Health Policies•House Energy & Commerce Committee hearings on the drug supply chain and patient brokering/addiction treatment fraud.United StatesFood, Drugs, Healthcare, Life SciencesReed Smith
ArticleCongressional Schedule For April 2023Our Legislative & Public Policy team is pleased to provide the April 2023 edition of "Capital Snapshot," a monthly summary of the issues, events, and timelines...United StatesGovernment, Public SectorArnold & Porter
ArticleNational Survey On Marijuana Laws And RegulationsThis survey has been provided by the Fox Rothschild Administrative Law; Government Relations Practice as a quick reference to relevant laws and statutes governing marijuana usage in the United States.United StatesGovernment, Public SectorFox Rothschild LLP
ArticleBio/Pharma NewsletterThe November issue of Squire Patton Boggs Bio/Pharma Beat is now available. Our monthly newsletter reports on important patent law developments in biotech,...United StatesIntellectual PropertySquire Patton Boggs LLP
ArticleFDA Determines Regulatory Review Periods For Three Drug PatentsIn recent issues of the Federal Register, FDA announced determinations of the regulatory review periods for extension of three drug patents.United StatesIntellectual PropertyJones Day
ArticlePodcast: Mark Sommers On Trademark Concerns For Legal Marijuana ManufacturersThe use of marijuana for medicinal purposes has been legalized in 23 states and Washington D.C., and recreational use has been legalized in Alaska, Colorado, Oregon, Washington, DC and Washington state.United StatesIntellectual PropertyFinnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner LLP
ArticlePTAB To Consider Motions For Sanctions Against Kyle Bass And The Coalition For Affordable DrugsThe Board may soon rule on whether the Petitions for Inter Partes Review filed by the Coalition for Affordable Drugs VI, LLC against certain patents owned by Celgene Corporation amount to an abuse of process deserving of sanctions.United StatesIntellectual PropertyFinnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner LLP
ArticleThe GSK v. Teva Skinny Label Saga EndsGlaxoSmithKline (GSK) and Teva settled their almost decade-long skinny label dispute after landing, one last time, back in the District of Delaware where Teva had sought a new trial until yesterday when the Court granted the parties’ Joint Stipulation to Dismiss (Case No. 14-cv-878) filed on Friday.United StatesIntellectual PropertyBarnes & Thornburg LLP
ArticleThe Regulatory Compliance Defense For "Improper" Orange Book ListingsThey discuss the precedent set by other cases in this realm and key takeaways about the operation of the regulatory compliance defense in the context of Orange Book antitrust cases in light of recent litigation. United StatesIntellectual PropertyWilmerHale
ArticleLicensing Procedures For Agricultural Commodities To CubaThe Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) is requesting public comments on the effectiveness of its licensing procedures for the export of agricultural commodities to Cuba. United StatesInternational LawDuane Morris LLP
ArticleOcean Spray Settles "No Artificial Flavors" SuitOcean Spray Cranberries Inc. has agreed to pay $5.4 million to settle claims that it misleadingly advertised its beverages as lacking artificial flavors despite containing malic avid.United StatesLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationShook, Hardy & Bacon LLP
ArticleOpioid Defendants Appeal Judge's Ruling On Trial StructureThe court overseeing statewide opioid litigation in New York recently made a ruling regarding the manner in which a March 2020 trial will proceed.United StatesLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationClyde & Co
ArticleSecond Circuit Adopts False Advertising Safe Harbor For Statements Made On FDA-Approved LabelingIn a dispute between rival pharmaceutical manufacturers, the Second Circuit affirmed summary judgment for defendant Acorda Therapeutics, adopting the rule that "representations commensurate with information in an FDA label...United StatesLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationHerbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP
ArticleRestaurant Spotlight: Navigating Consumer ConcernsIn 2025, the restaurant industry is expected to face significant challenges due to macroeconomic, trade, and immigration uncertainties.United StatesMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentAnkura Consulting Group LLC
ArticleShould Prescription Drug Risks Be Limited In TV Commercials? The FDA Wants Your OpinionOur firm's LSHI Group reported on an announcement by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) last week, asking for public input on a proposed research study concerning whether the risks presented in direct-to-consumer (DTC) prescription drug ads should be limited solely to risks that are considered "serious and actionable." United StatesMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentReed Smith
ArticleThe Future Of Pet Care: Trends Shaping A $158 Billion IndustryThe U.S. pet industry has reached $158 billion in spending, driven by strong demand in food, treats, and veterinary care. As organizations face increasing operational disruptions from cyber threats...United StatesStrategyAnkura Consulting Group LLC
ArticleEastern European Leaders To Address "Double Standards" For FoodThe leaders of the Visegrád Group plan to adopt a joint declaration summing up the process of integration.European UnionFood, Drugs, Healthcare, Life SciencesJones Day
ArticleEC Renews Financial Support To EU Farmers Hit By Russia's Newly Extended EmbargoThe new aid package, which will last until June 30, 2016, aims to ease market pressures for the main groups of fruits and vegetables that were previously exported to Russia. European UnionFood, Drugs, Healthcare, Life SciencesJones Day
ArticleEFSA Issues Opinion On Food Contact MaterialsEFSA will use the Commission's advice to develop guidance on data requirements for applications for the safety assessment of substances in food contact materials.European UnionFood, Drugs, Healthcare, Life SciencesJones Day