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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
11
2017
Federal Law Does Not Preempt Connecticut Medical Marijuana Law Employment Discrimination Prohibition Jackson Lewis P.C.
Jan
22
2018
U.S. Department of Justice Reverses Hands-Off Enforcement Policy on Marijuana Jackson Lewis P.C.
Mar
1
2018
Federal Court Rejects Constitutional Challenge To Marijuana’s Classification As Schedule I Drug Jackson Lewis P.C.
May
26
2021
Agricultural Exemption Does Not Apply to Activities Entirely Away from the Farm Jackson Lewis P.C.
Apr
19
2018
FDA Seeks Comments on Potential Marijuana Reclassification Under International Drug Control Treaty Jackson Lewis P.C.
Dec
10
2021
It’s Almost the End of 2021. Do You Know Where Your Healthcare Dollars Go? Jackson Lewis P.C.
Oct
12
2018
Police Officer’s Disclosure of Adderall Prescription Insufficient to Support Disability Discrimination Claim Jackson Lewis P.C.
Jul
7
2014
EEOC Letter Finds Genetic Information Non-Discrimination Act (GINA) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Issues in Fit-for-Duty Medical Examination Form Jackson Lewis P.C.
Oct
2
2014
Positive Drug Tests on the Rise in U.S. Workforce Jackson Lewis P.C.
Dec
18
2014
Federal Spending Bill Creates Controversy Over Federal Government’s Position on Medical Marijuana Jackson Lewis P.C.
Mar
6
2015
Company Pays For Taking Short Cuts to Start New Business Jackson Lewis P.C.
Apr
14
2015
U.S. Department of Transportation Publishes Rule Permitting Use of Electronic Drug Testing Custody and Control Form Jackson Lewis P.C.
Apr
27
2015
Florida Governor Settles Litigation Over Drug Testing of State Workers Jackson Lewis P.C.
Feb
1
2023
Not so FAST – AB 257 on Hold Pending Voter Referendum in 2024 Jackson Lewis P.C.
Sep
24
2015
Reasonable Suspicion Alcohol Test of Employee Was Justified After Bar Fight and Diagnosis of Alcoholic Pancreatitis Jackson Lewis P.C.
Mar
28
2023
Weeding Out Employees: The Ups and Downs of Drug-Testing Manufacturing Workforce Jackson Lewis P.C.
Sep
24
2020
DOT Extends Period of Enforcement Discretion For SAPs and Service Agents Jackson Lewis P.C.
Oct
7
2020
Suspension of Employee Based on Marijuana Odor and Positive Test Result Did Not Violate CBA Jackson Lewis P.C.
Jun
26
2017
Florida Governor Signs Medical Marijuana Law Jackson Lewis P.C.
Sep
22
2017
Employees of Meal Subscription Companies may be Required to Obtain Food Handler Cards Jackson Lewis P.C.
Nov
7
2017
Governor’s Veto of Recreational Marijuana Law Upheld by Maine House Jackson Lewis P.C.
May
6
2021
Philadelphia Will Ban Pre-Employment Marijuana Testing in 2022 Jackson Lewis P.C.
Jul
1
2021
Marijuana Use Laws Budding In Virginia On July 1, 2021 Jackson Lewis P.C.
Jun
27
2018
FDA Approves Marijuana-Based Drug For the First Time Jackson Lewis P.C.
Oct
15
2021
COVID-19 Travel Restrictions Set to Relax for Fully Vaccinated Jackson Lewis P.C.
Aug
15
2018
New Jersey Law Does Not Require Employers To Accommodate Medical Marijuana Users With Drug Test Waivers Jackson Lewis P.C.
Feb
4
2022
California Legislature Gives the FAST Recovery Act a Second Chance Jackson Lewis P.C.
Aug
8
2014
NLRB’s Sobering Decision Permits Union Representation Before Employee Drug Test Jackson Lewis P.C.
 

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