Biotech, Food & Drug

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
Sep
24
2013
EPA Proposes CO2 Emission Limits for New Power Plants and on Track to Regulate CO2 Emissions from Existing Plants by 2015 McDermott Will & Emery
Sep
24
2013
Still Getting Ready to Make Good Energy Decisions in Michigan Varnum LLP
Sep
23
2013
“One-Stop-Shopping” For State Transmission Siting Approvals?‎ Lewis Roca Rothgerber LLP
Sep
20
2013
EPA Proposes New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) for Power Plants Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Sep
20
2013
Watt's New? Michigan Energy News - September 2013 Varnum LLP
Sep
20
2013
Indiana Commission Approves Headwaters Wind Project Lewis Roca Rothgerber LLP
Sep
20
2013
California’s Low Carbon Fuel Standard Upheld after Initial Defeat in Federal Court Mintz
Sep
19
2013
The Massachusetts Clean Energy Center Releases 2013 Clean Technology Industry Report Showing Strong Growth in Massachusetts Mintz
Sep
19
2013
Patentees Can Continue Patent Infringement Lawsuits in Russia even if a Patent is Found to be Partially Invalid Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Sep
19
2013
Federal Court Rules that Compliance with Clean Air Act Permit Does Not Preempt Private Tort Suits Over Air Emissions Godfrey & Kahn S.C.
Sep
19
2013
Administration to Propose Water Jurisdiction Rule That May Affect Energy and Infrastructure Developers Bracewell LLP
Sep
18
2013
The Incredible Shrinking Michigan Renewable Energy Surcharge Varnum LLP
Sep
18
2013
Clean Energy: Don't Believe the Shakeout Hype Mintz
Sep
18
2013
Coast Guard Looks to Expand Safety and Environmental Management Systems to Vessels on the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) Bracewell LLP
Sep
18
2013
New York Proposes To Green Light Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Fueling Stations Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Sep
17
2013
Energy and Environmental Law Update - September 16, 2013 Mintz
Sep
17
2013
Does Environmental Enforcement Against Individuals Make Sense? Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Sep
17
2013
Multi-Agency Chemical Advisory on Ammonium Nitrate Asserts EPA Jurisdiction Under the Clean Air Act’s General Duty Clause Beveridge & Diamond PC
Sep
16
2013
Who’s GINA and What Should I Know About Her? Re: Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act McBrayer, McGinnis, Leslie and Kirkland, PLLC
Sep
14
2013
Environmental Implications of United States Department of Energy's (DOE) Approval of Fourth Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Export Project Bracewell LLP
Sep
13
2013
Software Entrepreneur Calls New Zealand’s Software Ban ‘Worst Advice in History of Capitalism’ Schwegman, Lundberg & Woessner, P.A.
Sep
13
2013
Arizona Corporation Commission Stops Looking Into Deregulation Lewis Roca Rothgerber LLP
Sep
13
2013
“Innocent” Purchasers Beware: U.S. EPA Withdraws New Environmental Site Assessment Standard Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Sep
13
2013
Understanding Biologics and Biosimilars in Turkey Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Sep
12
2013
Anaerobic Digester Opens at Michigan State University Varnum LLP
Sep
10
2013
Energy and Environmental Law Weekly Update - September 9, 2013 Mintz
Sep
10
2013
Understanding Biologics and Biosimilars in Brazil Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Sep
10
2013
New Jersey Court Bars Department of Environmental Protection’s (DEP) Reliance On “Guidance” For Stormwater Management Plans Giordano, Halleran & Ciesla, P.C.
 

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