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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

Title
Publication Date Organization
Oct
1
2014
Silence of ANDA (Abbreviated New Drug Applications) with Respect to a Claim Limitation Does Not Constitute Infringement Ferring B.V. v. Watson Labs., Inc. McDermott Will & Emery
Oct
1
2014
Governance Challenges, Social Barriers, and the Upcoming U.S. Mission to Fight Ebola Covington & Burling LLP
Sep
30
2014
Post-Therasense IC Alive and Kicking at the Federal Circuit McDermott Will & Emery
Sep
30
2014
The Doctrine of Obviousness-Type Double Patenting Maintains Its Vitality McDermott Will & Emery
Sep
30
2014
BioMarin Pharm. Inc. v. Genzyme therapeutic Products Ltd. P’ship.: Granting Request to Submit Supplemental Information IPR2013-00534, 537 Faegre Drinker
Sep
30
2014
Medtronic, Inc. v. NuVasive, Inc., IPR2014-00487: Decision Denying Institution Faegre Drinker
Sep
30
2014
Amneal Pharmaceuticals v. Endo Pharmaceuticals, IPR2014-00360: Denying Request for Rehearing of Denial of Institution Faegre Drinker
Sep
30
2014
Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) Issues Expanded List of Allowable Changes to Approved Labels McDermott Will & Emery
Sep
29
2014
Proposed Michigan Agricultural Environmental Assurance Program (MAEAP) Rules Narrow “Right to Farm” Protection Varnum LLP
Sep
29
2014
House Subcommittee Questions Department of Labor’s Enforcement of “Hot Goods” Provision Varnum LLP
Sep
29
2014
3 Ways to Protect Our Farmers This Fall U.S. Department of Labor
Sep
28
2014
FDA Proposes Revisions to Food Safety Rules Varnum LLP
Sep
28
2014
Shire Pharmaceuticals LLC to Pay $56.5 Million to Government for Allegedly Violating the False Claims Act by Engaging In Unlawful Drug Marketing and Promotion Practices Tycko & Zavareei LLP
Sep
26
2014
Merck Boosts Life Sciences Industry with Sigma-Aldrich Acquisition McDermott Will & Emery
Sep
26
2014
Nearly 10% of Americans Have Gone to Work High [INFOGRAPHIC] Risk and Insurance Management Society, Inc. (RIMS)
Sep
25
2014
Recent Settlement Highlights Importance of Tracing Country of Origin When Selling Medical Devices to the U.S. Government Covington & Burling LLP
Sep
25
2014
NFL and NFLPA Finalize Amended Substance Abuse Policies Jackson Lewis P.C.
Sep
24
2014
Mounting Legal Challenges to Florida Medical Marijuana Regulations Bilzin Sumberg
Sep
23
2014
FDA Proposes Revisions to the Proposed Foreign Supplier Verification Rule Covington & Burling LLP
Sep
23
2014
Energy & Environmental Law Update -- September 22, 2014 Mintz
Sep
23
2014
Biomarin Pharmaceutical Inc. v. Duke University: Authorizing Opposition to Motion to Exclude IPR2013-00535 Faegre Drinker
Sep
22
2014
Guilty Convictions in Salmonella Trial May Signify Landmark in Criminal Food-Safety Prosecutions Mintz
Sep
22
2014
FDA Issues Revisions to Proposed Food Safety Rules, Reopens Comment Period for Revisions Only Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Sep
22
2014
White House Mobilizes Forces Against Superbug Covington & Burling LLP
Sep
22
2014
Brazil: An Update of the Most Relevant Events for Pharmaceutical Companies in 2014: Part 1 of a 5-Part Series Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Sep
22
2014
Major Damages Award in Pelvic Mesh Case Underscores the Critical Role of Internal Email in Jury Trials Covington & Burling LLP
Sep
20
2014
Court Rejects FDA’s Interpretation of the Statute’s Device Definition as “Erroneous and Unreasonable” Covington & Burling LLP
Sep
19
2014
DEA Controlled Substance Disposal Requirements Take Effect October 9, 2014 Beveridge & Diamond PC
 

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