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News & Analysis as of May 23, 2013

FDA’s Medical Device “Enhancement” Reporting Has Potential Product Liability Implications

by Matthew A. Reed | Sedgwick LLP on 4/26/2013

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently issued a draft guidance document that could potentially require medical device manufacturers to report a wide variety of device improvements, ranging from routine updates...more

“Food Fraud Database”: a New Tool to Protect Against Tainted Ingredients

by Natalie Baughman, Jonathan M. Cohen | Gilbert LLP on 2/1/2013

Last week, the U.S. Pharmacopeial Convention (“USP”), a scientific nonprofit that sets standards for food ingredients, medicines and dietary supplements enforceable by the Food and Drug Administration, released an updated...more

Pro Te Solutio - Vol. 5 No. 3 August 2012

by Butler, Snow, O'Mara, Stevens and Cannada,... on 11/12/2012

In This Issue: - Diversity In Clinical Trials: The Need For Diversity To Ensure Safety And Efficacy - Federal Removal Statutes: A Review Of The Federal Courts Jurisdiction And Venue Clarification Act Of 2011 -...more

Product Liability Risk In Licensing Trademarks With Technology

by Foley Hoag LLP - Trademark, Copyright &... on 10/12/2012

A Connecticut Superior Court judge has upheld a jury verdict that once again demonstrates the product liability risks faced by trademark licensors, particularly those who license technology as well as their marks. In Hannibal...more

Baker & McKenzie: Life Sciences Update - September 2012

by Baker & McKenzie Australia on 9/11/2012

September 2012 edition featuring: - Australia introduces compulsory licences for pharmaceutical products - Raising the Bar – Significant Reform of Patent Laws - E-Health - You'll Feel Better: Swisse...more

“But Officer, The Car Drives Itself…Make the Ticket Out to Ford…”

by Demas Law Group on 4/12/2012

In the wake of Google’s launch of self-contained computerized vehicles, California State Senator Alex Padilla recently introduced legislation regarding the automated vehicles similar to Nevada’s preexisting laws. Nevada,...more

California Publishes New Draft of Informal Green Chemistry Regulations

by Dechert LLP on 11/15/2011

Yesterday the California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) convened a Green Ribbon Science Panel (GRSP) to continue work on the state's Green Chemistry initiative. Readers may recall from previous posts that...more

FDA to Increase Criminal Prosecution of Corporate Officials in the Pharmaceutical Industry

by Duane Morris LLP on 3/12/2010

In a recently released letter to U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), the Government Accountability Office (GAO) reported the results of its study into the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) criminal investigation of...more