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In today’s hyper-aware environment, concerns about food and drug safety are paramount for both companies and consumers.  The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) regulates the areas of biotech, food, and drug law. Additionally, laws including the 21st Century Cures Act, and cGMP (Current Good Manufacturing Processes), regulate industry standards/norms in food, cosmetics, and other industry-sectors. Visitors to the National Law Review will find the latest analysis of news, legislation, and upcoming cases/litigation as it relates to this area of law.

With researchers searching for new energy solutions and other developments in biotech, visitors to the NLR will have the opportunity to read content surrounding biosimilars, natural fuel production, medical devices, biotechnology, nanotechnology and materials, and the pharmaceuticals industry. Additionally, content relating to food and drug laws, limits on chemical use in cosmetic products, and other general health/safety topics are covered by the National Law Review and are updated regularly. Additionally, food safety and imports to the United States are also discussed as they become relevant. 

In addition to general health, science, and food/drug, the industry is also closely related to many of the issues related to intellectual property law. New applications for patents, intellectual property, licensing laws, and other areas which are governed by the PTAB court, often crossover into the industry.

New developments in legislation, including the legalization of recreational marijuana has created a new area ripe for legal analysis.  Regulations on how recreational marijuana can be advertised and marketed, distributed and the kind of insurance coverage necessary for dispensaries.  Additionally, employer drug-testing and marijuana statutes have been a hot area of litigation covered by the National Law Review.  

General practices in marketing standards, compliance of federal and state laws/legislation, licensing collaborations, and news related to bringing new products to the market, in the US and abroad, are among the areas visitors to NLR will read about daily. Drug pricing, changes in production standards, regulatory compliance, food safety and handling, drug laws (legalization of marijuana, both recreational and medicinal in the workplace), and labeling and nutritional requirements, are among the many topics covered by the National Law Review daily.

Visitors will always find the latest, up-to-date, most comprehensive coverage on the site. And, news and stories which affect the US, companies which are regulated in the industry, and multinational/international companies, are detailed regularly for NLR readers.

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Recent Biotechnology, Food & Drug Administration FDA News

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May
12
2020
“Happy Cows” False Labeling Theory is Just “Half Baked”: Court Dismisses False Advertising Claims Against Ben & Jerry’s Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jul
9
2010
EPA Proposes 'Veto' of Section 404 Permit for Mountaintop Removal Coal Mining Project in West Virginia Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Feb
12
2011
California Court Issues Tentative Ruling Enjoining AB 32 Implementation Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
May
10
2021
Waiver Of Intellectual Property Protections For COVID-19 Vaccine Unlikely To Have Meaningful Impact In Short Term Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jan
10
2018
Notes on Day 2 of the JP Morgan Healthcare Conference Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jun
17
2021
Delaware Court of Chancery Decision Provides Guidance on M&A Earnouts Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jul
28
2021
What Do I Do With My Workplace Drug Policy Now That Cannabis Is Legal in Illinois and My Employees Are Remote? Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jan
12
2022
FDA Releases Guidances on Transition Plan for Devices Distributed Under Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) or Enforcement Policies During COVID-19 Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Sep
12
2018
Brady v. Bayer Corp: One A Day Will Not Keep Plaintiffs Away Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Nov
20
2018
Blog Series Part 7: CMS Proposed Rule on Policy and Technical Changes to the Medicare Advantage, Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit, Medicaid Fee-For-Service, and Medicaid Managed Care Programs for 2020 and 2021 Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jun
19
2014
Supreme Court Rules Compliance with Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Labeling Guidelines Does Not Bar Lanham Act False Advertising Suits – POM Wonderful v. Coca-Cola Co. Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Mar
21
2019
E-Cig Company Settles Online Behavioral Advertising Inquiry Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Dec
27
2014
J.M. Smucker Company Gets Out of a Jam in Food Labelling Case - Caldera v. The J.M. Smucker Co. Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Dec
13
2022
California’s Newly Adopted “Safe Harbor” Warning Label for Acrylamide In Foods Turns Up the Heat In Ongoing First Amendment Challenge to Proposition 65 Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jan
20
2023
FDA Approval Mifepristone REMS Program Modification Expands Patient Access to Abortion Care Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jul
29
2019
CBO Report Shows Senate’s Bipartisan Bill on Surprise Billing, Drug Prices, Transparency, and More Would Result in Deficit Decrease Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Mar
15
2023
CMS Releases First Set of Part B Rebatable Drugs for Coinsurance Adjustment Under IRA Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jun
15
2023
Access to Abortion Pill on the Precipice: A Deep Dive into the Federal Court Rulings that will Decide the Fate of Mifepristone Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Apr
5
2016
Challenge to California Ordinance Prohibiting Mobile Medical Marijuana Dispensaries Goes Up in Smoke Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Nov
13
2023
CMS Promotes Competition, Transparency, Health Equity and More in the CY2025 Medicare Advantage and Part D Proposed Rule Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Apr
2
2020
CMS Issues Temporary Waivers in Broad Coronavirus Response Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Apr
23
2020
EEOC Updates Guidance To Permit Employer-Mandated COVID-19 Testing (US) Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
May
1
2020
Where’s the Meat? Interim Federal Guidance for Meat Plant Worker Safety Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Sep
18
2020
The Next in the Series of Executive Orders Affecting the Pharmaceutical Industry Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jul
14
2010
Elimination of Customs Duties Possible for Over 700 Additional Pharmaceutical Products and Chemical Intermediates Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Apr
29
2021
“Buy American” Update: Essential Medicines May Continue to Come From Abroad (For Now) Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jan
10
2018
WARNING: Prop 65 Has Changed – If Your Product Is Sold In California Or You Do Business In California, Pay Attention Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jan
19
2018
WARNING: There Are New Warning Requirements for Imports Sold in California Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
 

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