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50-State Survey: The Learned Intermediary Doctrine

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The world is waiting as pharmaceutical drug manufacturers rush to create products that can cure and treat COVID-19. In all likelihood, these products will require a doctor’s prescription before patients can access it....more

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Significant New York Drug and Device 2017 Product Liability Decisions

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To prepare the best product liability defense for pharmaceuticals and medical devices as well as anticipate and strategically plan for future challenges in the medical and life sciences legal world, it is often helpful to...more

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Arizona Supreme Court Adopts Learned Intermediary Doctrine

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The Arizona Supreme Court has issued an opinion adopting the learned intermediary doctrine in Arizona. The Supreme Court rejected the Arizona Court of Appeals’ earlier decision holding that the learned intermediary doctrine...more

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The Learned Intermediary Defense Advances in Nevada

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The learned intermediary doctrine can be a legal defense against product liability claims. It is most commonly applied in cases involving drugs and medical devices. A learned intermediary is a medical expert, such as a...more

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