Blakes Continuity Podcast: Entering the COVID-19 Marketplace: Proceed with Care
Manufacturers of all types of products have been using per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) for decades. From a manufacturing perspective, PFAS have several benefits, including resistance to grease, oil, water, heat and...more
A bipartisan coalition of eight AGs and the federal government settled with Phillips RS North America LLC (formerly known as Respironics Inc.), a medical equipment manufacturer, to resolve allegations that the company...more
- Legislation to bolster the U.S. supply chain for medical equipment becomes an issue of bipartisan focus in Congress. - Differing proposals included in the House and Senate “Phase 4” COVID-relief proposals as well...more
Effective August 13, 2020, an Interim Rule jointly issued by the Department of Defense (DoD), the General Services Administration (GSA), and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) that amends the Federal...more
An issue of concern for some manufacturers during the COVID-19 outbreak is the issue of potential liability in a product liability lawsuit if they switch their manufacturing process to produce items they don’t normally...more
In response to widespread shortages of protective masks, face shields and other medical devices and device components (e.g., ventilators and ventilator parts) in light of COVID-19, some colleges and universities with the...more
UK companies interested in producing ventilators and other critical equipment may benefit from regulatory exemptions and use government product specifications. On 16 March 2020, Prime Minister Boris Johnson called on the...more
Foley Hoag’s Trade Sanctions & Export Controls Practice offers experienced, proactive regulatory advice to help clients avoid regulatory compliance missteps and to prevail in official proceedings… Included in this Issue: •...more
As the world faces the unprecedented spread of the COVID-19 virus, essential resources such as hand sanitizer, face masks, medical gowns, and ventilators are suddenly in short supply. In response to the dwindling availability...more