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National Law Journal

The Power of Niche: These Lawyers Supercharge Their Practices With a Focus on the Obscure

Some lawyers make a solid living—for themselves and their firms—by focusing on super niche areas of the law and unearthing obscure legal solutions.
8 minute read

Daily Business Review

Miami Parents in Putative Class Action Against Abbott Labs Over Allegedly Contaminated Baby Food

"There have been a couple infants who have died or have been dramatically sickened or hurt for life," attorney Scott Schlesinger said.
5 minute read

Corporate Counsel

'Hurdles' Abound: Legal Teams Guiding Psychedelics Companies Face Unique Challenges

"We're effectively a biotech pharmaceutical company and are trying to educate some of our financial partners in that this is not another cannabis play," said Gabe Fahel, chief legal officer for Toronto-based Cybin.
4 minute read

Daily Business Review

'It Was News to Us': Storm Clouds Surface Over Rapidly Reached J&J Sunscreen Settlement

At the first hearing in the multidistrict litigation over Johnson & Johnson's sunscreen, several plaintiff lawyers questioned a proposed class action settlement reached within months of the July 14 recall.
5 minute read

National Law Journal

Brown Rudnick Adds FDA Specialist to Global Life Sciences Bench in DC

Neil Di Spirito arrives as the firm strengthens its service offerings to the booming pharmaceutical and biotech sectors.
2 minute read

National Law Journal

As Government Contracts Demand Hits Fever Pitch, Thompson Hine Recruits High-Profile DC Lawyer

Ryan Spiegel joined the firm, bringing with him a broad range of expertise in moving contracts through the machines of government.
3 minute read

National Law Journal

Faegre Drinker Draws Life Sciences Regulatory Talent to Consulting Arm

At Faegre, Lamendola anticipates helping startups and midsize companies develop regulatory strategies and clinical development programs to expedite the development of products.
3 minute read

Daily Report Online

FDA Approval of Pfizer Vaccine Weakens Many Plaintiff Claims, Greenlights Vax Deadlines, Lawyers Say

"A couple of companies said, 'We're going to require vaccines for our employees and the deadline is six weeks after the FDA grants full approval,'" said Atlanta-based Alston & Bird partner Brett Coburn.
5 minute read

Law.com

Lawyers Say More Sunscreen Recalls—and Lawsuits—Are on the Horizon

Johnson & Johnson's July 14 recall of five sunscreen products found to contain dangerous levels of benzene only scratches the surface, say lawyers, who are preparing for more lawsuits—and more recalls.
6 minute read

New York Law Journal

Hemp and CBD Regulation: Beyond Delta-8 THC

In his Cannabis Law column, Alex Malyshev reviews New York's soon-to-be-finalized hemp and CBD regulations and their interplay with federal guidance.
7 minute read

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