2022 Significant Developments in the Tobacco Industry and What to Expect in 2023 (Part One) - Regulatory Oversight Podcast
On December 22, 2020, we blogged about the omnibus 2021 Consolidated Appropriations Act passed by Congress, which included legislation extending the applicability of the Prevent All Cigarette Trafficking (“PACT”) Act to...more
The cannabis world is abuzz with news about the latest federal Food & Drug Administration (FDA) report regarding cannabidiol (CBD). We break down what it is, and what it means for the industry and the regulatory landscape for...more
The FDA actions that dominated 2019 demonstrated a shifting regulatory landscape for certain product types, such as e-cigarettes, foods and supplements containing cannabidiol (CBD), and digital health / machine learning...more
Fans of marijuana and its related products may want to take careful note of developments regarding their health and safety effects. Federal researchers are racing to trace thousands of cases of lung damage and dozens of...more
With more than 1,000 reported cases in 48 states, government agencies are scrambling to investigate and are advising consumers to avoid e-cigarettes and other vaping products. Even as a new regulatory landscape begins forming...more
Welcome to the third 2019 issue of Product Lines – our quarterly e-newsletter that focuses on toxic torts and products liability issues.... In This Edition: - Vitamin E Found in Cannabis-Containing Vape Products Linked...more
Latest Round of FTC CBD Letter-Writing Campaign Has Anonymous Pen Pals - Three companies get talking-to over CBD health claims - Ambitious! Three unnamed companies were on the receiving end of firm but undoubtedly...more
On Wednesday, September 11, 2019, in response to a number of highly-publicized vaping-related deaths and illnesses, the Trump Administration (the Administration) announced its intention to ban most flavored e-cigarette...more
Retail Spotlight on ADA Compliance: Donald Brown - In the decade since amendments to the landmark Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) took effect, businesses across all industries have confronted constant legal...more
Last month the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) sent joint warning letters to four companies that manufacture and advertise flavored liquids used in vaping (“e-liquids”). While...more
Sharpless Begins as FDA Acting Commissioner – On April 5, Norman E. “Ned” Sharpless, M.D., became the acting commissioner of the FDA. Previously he was the director of the National Cancer Institute....more
Cannabis / Marijuana- FTC and FDA Issue Warning Letters to Companies Advertising and Selling Cannabidiol Products- The Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) and the Food & Drug Administration (“FDA”) issued warning letters to...more
Food/Dietary Supplements - FDA Commissioner Announces Ongoing Services During the Partial Government Shutdown – The FDA released a statement that certain programs would continue to run during the shutdown. ...more