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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
Nov
30
2015
New York Passes Emergency Medical Marijuana Law Jackson Lewis P.C.
Jan
16
2020
New Jersey Court Orders Employer to Reimburse Worker for Medical Marijuana Expenses in Workers’ Compensation Case Jackson Lewis P.C.
May
12
2016
Pennsylvania Employee Proceeds With Invasion of Privacy Claim Arising Out Of Positive Drug Test Result Jackson Lewis P.C.
May
11
2020
New York City Human Rights Law Ban On Pre-Employment Marijuana Testing Takes Effect Jackson Lewis P.C.
Jun
11
2020
FMCSA Extends Waiver Period For Certain Pre-Employment Drug Tests From 30 to 90 Days Jackson Lewis P.C.
Jan
19
2024
Iowa Employers Must Ensure Strict Adherence to State’s Drug Testing Law Jackson Lewis P.C.
Aug
14
2020
Navigating State-Authorized Medical, Recreational Marijuana in the Manufacturing Sector Jackson Lewis P.C.
Sep
1
2020
Directly-Observed Urine Collections Do Not Constitute Invasion of Privacy Where Employees Consented to Drug Testing Jackson Lewis P.C.
May
17
2017
Quest Diagnostics Annual Survey Shows Drug Test Positivity Rates Continue to Climb Jackson Lewis P.C.
Mar
2
2021
Missouri Employer Had Just Cause To Terminate Union Employee Who Tested Positive For Marijuana, Despite Lack of Workplace Impairment Jackson Lewis P.C.
Jul
20
2017
Will Employers Be Forced to Accommodate Employees Who Test Positive for Marijuana? Jackson Lewis P.C.
Apr
2
2021
New York Legalizes Recreational Marijuana Jackson Lewis P.C.
Apr
13
2021
New Marijuana Laws in New Mexico and Virginia Jackson Lewis P.C.
Dec
3
2017
U.S. Department of Transportation Publishes Guidance For Updating Drug and Alcohol Testing Policies Jackson Lewis P.C.
Mar
29
2018
U.S. Customs Remind Travelers of Restrictions on Confetti-Filled Eggshells Jackson Lewis P.C.
Jun
29
2021
Marijuana Use Laws Budding in Virginia Jackson Lewis P.C.
Jun
5
2018
Maine’s New Recreational Marijuana Law Permits Employers to Enforce Policies Restricting Use Jackson Lewis P.C.
Oct
16
2018
New OSHA Guidance: Certain Safety Incentive Programs, Post-Accident Drug Tests Permissible Jackson Lewis P.C.
Mar
1
2022
U.S. Department of Transportation Publishes Proposed Rules For Oral Fluid Drug Testing Jackson Lewis P.C.
Apr
7
2022
Bill Approved by House Legalizing Marijuana Also Would Affect Immigrants Jackson Lewis P.C.
Jul
10
2014
New York Becomes 23rd State to Enact Medical Marijuana Law Jackson Lewis P.C.
May
26
2022
Rhode Island Legalizes Recreational Marijuana and Protects Off-Duty Use Jackson Lewis P.C.
Nov
11
2014
Supreme Court Finds Something Fishy in Prosecution of Ship Captain Under Sarbanes-Oxley Jackson Lewis P.C.
Oct
26
2015
President Announces Efforts to Target Prescription Drug Abuse and Heroin Epidemic Jackson Lewis P.C.
Jun
4
2023
Minnesota Legalizes Recreational Marijuana, Protects Off-Duty Use Jackson Lewis P.C.
Jun
22
2023
U.S. Supreme Court: False Claims Act Liability Depends on Defendant’s Subjective Beliefs Jackson Lewis P.C.
Jul
8
2023
District of Columbia Cannabis Employment Protections Amendment Act Goes Live July 13 Jackson Lewis P.C.
Apr
18
2016
Pennsylvania Enacts Medical Marijuana Law Jackson Lewis P.C.
 

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