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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 ascending
Feb
18
2019
Financial Services and the Marijuana Industry: the U.S. House Mulls Regulatory Reform for Financial Institutions and Cannabis-Related Businesses Ballard Spahr LLP
Aug
21
2018
Banking and Marijuana, Redux: Utah Department of Financial Institutions Commissioner Declares Opposite Position to New York’s Encouragement of Banking Services for Marijuana Businesses Licensed Under State Law Ballard Spahr LLP
Jun
5
2019
Congressional Funding Bill Pursues Approval of Financial Services for Marijuana Industry Through the (Temporary) Backdoor Ballard Spahr LLP
Apr
4
2017
Food Safety and Modernization Act (FSMA) Compliance Alert Miller Mayer LLP
Aug
29
2019
Hemp Crop Insurance Update: "Whole-Farm" Coverage to Include Hemp Ward and Smith, P.A.
Nov
30
2019
FDA Issues Warnings to 15 Companies for Illegally Selling Products Containing CBD Ward and Smith, P.A.
Jan
6
2020
Tearing Up the Litmus Test: Potential Problems with Testing Employees for Marijuana Use Ward and Smith, P.A.
Mar
27
2017
"Roll Out Barrels" and "Brunch Bill": Proposed North Carolina Legislation of Interest to Alcohol Industry and Consumers Ward and Smith, P.A.
Jun
2
2021
Agribusiness Remains a Target for Hackers Ward and Smith, P.A.
May
4
2022
Even Indirect Income from Cannabis Can Get You Banned From Bankruptcy Ward and Smith, P.A.
Mar
25
2019
Trademarks and Hemp-Derived Cannabidiol: Brand Protection for CBD Products Ward and Smith, P.A.
Mar
4
2022
The Fun and Whimsical (but Crowded) Landscape of Beer Names Part 2 Ward and Smith, P.A.
May
13
2019
Beer, Hemp, and CBD in North Carolina Ward and Smith, P.A.
Jun
26
2019
Industry Update: USDA Aims to Release Hemp Rules by August Ward and Smith, P.A.
Aug
6
2021
The End is Near for North Carolina's Hemp Pilot Program Ward and Smith, P.A.
Sep
12
2019
Federal Trade Commission Joins in Warning Companies About Unsupported CBD Health Claims Ward and Smith, P.A.
Nov
6
2017
North Carolina Oyster and Marine Aquaculture Makes a Splash Ward and Smith, P.A.
Oct
6
2021
Busy as a Bee: LARPing a day in the life of HR Ward and Smith, P.A.
Mar
4
2019
Trends from the Industrial Hemp Summit Ward and Smith, P.A.
May
26
2022
It's About Time: Federal Court Addresses Delta-8 Ward and Smith, P.A.
Aug
27
2019
DEA Recognizes Legality of Hemp Ward and Smith, P.A.
May
14
2023
NC Retail Permits Cancelled – But a Solution Is Available Ward and Smith, P.A.
Sep
1
2021
In the Agribusiness Industry? Don't Miss These Three Legal Developments to Keep an Eye On Ward and Smith, P.A.
Oct
13
2021
To North Carolina Governmental Employers: Heads-Up – "Unreasonable Employee Discipline" Can Now Get You Sued Ward and Smith, P.A.
Jan
5
2022
"Key Legislative Limits to Nuisance-Based Attacks on the Right to Farm Live on." Ward and Smith, P.A.
Jun
6
2019
Hemp News: Updates on Interstate Travel, Interstate Commerce, and Crop Insurance Ward and Smith, P.A.
Nov
23
2022
New Day, Same Story: FDA Issues Additional Warning Letters for Sale and Marketing of Hemp-Infused Human and Animal Products Ward and Smith, P.A.
May
9
2019
Compliance Inspections for CBD Retail Operations in NC Ward and Smith, P.A.
 

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