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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
12
2014
Sham Hatch-Waxman Infringement Suits And FDA Citizen Petitions; A Potential For New Liability For Innovators? Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Aug
21
2014
Second Circuit Clarifies the Use of Legal Presumptions of Consumer Confusion and Injury in Certain Lanham Act Cases Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Oct
14
2014
Device Advice: New Guidance From the FDA on Medical Devices and Cybersecurity Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Feb
18
2015
FDA Issues Guidance for Mobile Medical Applications: What Will be Subject to FDA Oversight and Enforcement? Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Dec
2
2022
Proposal to Overhaul Privacy Law Governing Substance Use Disorder Treatment Records Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Dec
20
2022
Comment Period for “Healthy” Regulations Extended; But Consumer Class Actions Targeting “Health Halos” May Continue Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Feb
21
2020
California Update: New QR Code Certificate Requirements, Uptick in Enforcement Actions, and the Future of California’s Cannabis Regulators Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
May
25
2023
Florida Bans Offshoring of Certain Patient Information Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jun
22
2023
Connecticut Governor Signs Health Care Legislation to Reduce Costs and Increase Competition Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
May
27
2020
3D-Printed Masks, Disinfecting Devices, and Simplified Ventilators – a Sampling of Tech Advances in the Age of COVID-19 from California Universities Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jul
27
2020
A Shot Across the Bow of the Pharmaceutical Industry: President Trump Issues a Quartet of Executive Orders on Drug Pricing that Might Eventually (OR NEVER?) Take Effect Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jan
31
2024
OIG Permits Medical Device Manufacturer’s Cost-Sharing Subsidies for Medicare Beneficiaries in Clinical Trial Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jul
24
2010
FDA's Regulation of Laboratory Developed Tests (LDTs) - Changes on Horizon? Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Nov
7
2010
United States Weighs in on Myriad Genetics Case Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jun
21
2013
Failure To Separately Notice Consideration Of California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Document Violates Brown Act Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Oct
9
2013
Cloning Decision Could Lead to Copycat Litigation in the World of Racing Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Oct
25
2021
AB-45: California Finally Welcomes Hemp Products To The Marketplace Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jan
7
2022
FDA Releases Guidance for Digital Health Tech Used in Clinical Investigations Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
May
17
2022
California Cannabis Farmers May Finally Get Some Relief Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jul
26
2022
New Litigation Continues to Challenge the Social Equity and Scoring Process of the Illinois Cannabis Regulation And Tax Act Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jul
12
2019
Regulating E-Cigarettes Remains “Top Priority” For FDA Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Nov
28
2022
Federal Judge in NY Issues Preliminary Injunction to Block Retail Cannabis Licenses on Constitutional Grounds Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Oct
12
2015
Next Rx: New Medicare Part D Initiative Advances Role of Medication Management in Reform Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Feb
25
2023
No Surprises Act Update: Certified IDR Entities to Resume Payment Determinations for Services Furnished Before October 25, 2022 Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Dec
13
2019
340B Program-Participating Hospitals Object to CMS’s Proposed Cuts to 340B Program Reimbursement: CMS’s Recent Information Collection Request Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Apr
11
2023
“Dietary Guidance Statements” in Food Labeling: What You Need to Know About FDA’s Latest Draft Guidance for the Food Industry Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jul
24
2023
Regulators Send Warning Letter to Hospitals and Telehealth Providers About Tracking Technology Use Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Oct
18
2023
FDA’s Proposed Rule on LDT Regulation and the Debate over Agency Deference Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
 

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