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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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Publication Date Organization Sort descending
Aug
26
2020
Draft Regulations Published for the Regulation of Cannabis (Marijuana) in Mexico Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Nov
8
2016
Medical Marijuana in the Pennsylvania Workplace: Appalachian Mountain High Steptoe & Johnson PLLC
Apr
19
2017
Impact of New Medical Marijuana Law on West Virginia Employers Steptoe & Johnson PLLC
Oct
23
2018
WV Opioid Reduction Act Imposes New Restrictions and Responsibilities on Prescribers Steptoe & Johnson PLLC
Jan
24
2019
Status of Medical Marijuana in West Virginia Steptoe & Johnson PLLC
Jun
24
2019
Historic Vote in Congress Aims to Protect State Cannabis Programs Steptoe & Johnson PLLC
Nov
12
2014
California Life Science Company Pays $55 Million in FCPA (Foreign Corrupt Practices Act) Settlement Steptoe & Johnson PLLC
Jul
28
2016
Medical Marijuana in Pennsylvania: Employers Should Prepare for Accelerated MMA Program Implementation Steptoe & Johnson PLLC
Mar
17
2017
Drug Enforcement Administration Addition Of Marijuana Extracts To Schedule I Substance Category Sheds Light On The Ever-Expanding Arena Of Drugs In The Workforce Steptoe & Johnson PLLC
Aug
2
2017
Do You Pass the Test? New Safer Workplaces Act Expands and Limits Drug and Alcohol Testing Steptoe & Johnson PLLC
Aug
14
2018
Talc Defendant to Appeal Recent Missouri Verdict Steptoe & Johnson PLLC
Jan
28
2020
EPA Lists 160 PFAS for EPCRA Toxics Release Reporting Steptoe & Johnson PLLC
May
24
2021
Senators Introduce Law Providing Legal Pathway for CBD Products Steptoe & Johnson PLLC
Jul
29
2019
Senate Holds Public Hearing on Banking Access for the Cannabis Industry Steptoe & Johnson PLLC
Mar
16
2015
Biometric Time Keeping - Replacing Traditional Time Card Machines Steptoe & Johnson PLLC
Oct
31
2018
Cases Addressing Employee Protections Under Marijuana Laws Remain Inconsistent Steptoe & Johnson PLLC
Nov
14
2018
Peeking Into Your Employees' Medicine Cabinets Steptoe & Johnson PLLC
May
23
2019
Legislature Significantly Amends the West Virginia Medical Cannabis Act Steptoe & Johnson PLLC
Jan
28
2015
Pennsylvania Court Strengthens Rejection of “Every Breath” Theory re: Asbestos Exposure Steptoe & Johnson PLLC
May
6
2015
Study Suggests Skin Cancer Drug May Help Treat Mesothelioma and Lung Cancers Steptoe & Johnson PLLC
Aug
28
2019
West Virginia Treasurer’s Office Tentatively Awards Medical Cannabis Banking Contract Steptoe & Johnson PLLC
Jul
1
2020
West Virginia Commences Regulating Entire CBD Industry Steptoe & Johnson PLLC
May
31
2019
FDA Holds First Public Hearing on CBD Regulation Steptoe & Johnson PLLC
Jun
17
2015
Colorado High Court Deems Use of Legal Marijuana Valid Ground for Termination Steptoe & Johnson PLLC
Sep
28
2017
Google Translate: More Safer Workplace Law (The Safer Workplace Act) Steptoe & Johnson PLLC
Jun
5
2019
CBD Industry Must Prepare For FDA Regulation Steptoe & Johnson PLLC
Jun
10
2021
Trademark Protection for CBD Supplements Steptoe & Johnson PLLC
Jun
26
2018
Marijuana Legalization Gains Traction In Congress Steptoe & Johnson PLLC
 

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