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9th Circuit’s POM Wonderful Ruling Could Influence Food Class Actions

Originally published in Washington Legal Foundation on August 3, 2012. Class action lawyers looking for a shakedown have gone on a food binge. They have focused on the food industry and the ever-obliging federal court...more

Venable’s Los Angeles Office Secures Preemption Victory in California Medical Device Consumer Class Action at the Ninth Circuit

In a ruling issued on September 28, 2011, the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit held that federal law preempted California consumer class action claims against the manufacturer of a contact lens cleaning...more

Two More From The Supreme Court

Generic Manufacturers Win Preemption In Mensing The Court decided 5-4 in favor of generic preemption today in Pliva, Inc. v. Mensing, No. 09–993, slip op. (U.S. June 23, 2011). We’d like to talk about Mensing, but it’s a...more

Pro Te: Solutio - Vol. 3, No. 4 - October 2010

In this issue: FDA Warning And Untitled Letters - Using Historical Reference To Avoid Receiving Them In The Future; Healthcare Reform - Actions That Can Be Implemented Today To Prepare For Changes; Generic Preemption After...more