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National Law Journal

In This Pandemic, Let's Nix Business as Usual for Regulatory Approvals

Moving quickly on three recommendations has the potential to save thousands of lives—but the FDA and Congress must act immediately.
6 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Beyond Marijuana: How Psychedelics Became the Next Big Wave

Feeling kind of blue? Experiencing intimacy issues or just plain anxious? Help may be right around the corner in the form of legalized hallucinogens.
8 minute read

Law.com

Higher Law: A Big Weed-in-the-Workplace Ruling | FDA Seeks More CBD Data | Executive Search Files Suit | PwC Plans UK Cannabis Play

A big weed-in-the-workplace ruling in New Jersey • The FDA's request for more data on cannabis and CBD • A new office and new cannabis partner for Burns & Levinson • Executive search firm sues a cannabis company • A Big Four accounting firm eyes cannabis work in the U.K.
8 minute read

The American Lawyer

FDA Veteran Jumps to Skadden's Health Care Litigation and Enforcement Group

Before his tenure at Sidley Austin, William McConagha spent nearly two decades in various positions at the FDA.
2 minute read

The Recorder

Coca-Cola Faces Certified Classes Over Labels Claiming 'No Artificial Flavors' and 'No Preservatives'

Plaintiffs can pursue an injunction based on statutory claims brought under several states' laws, but Judge Jeffrey White denied class certification on common law claims, which carried potential damages.
3 minute read

Daily Business Review

Miami Attorneys Aid $380M Deal for Cell, Gene Therapy Supplier

The Greenberg Traurig shareholders closed the sale of a company that generates human-derived products and customizes them for use in cell and gene therapy.
4 minute read

Litigation Daily

Daily Dicta: Arnold & Porter, Dentons Go After Plaintiffs Lawyers for Ginning Up Hawaii Plavix Suit

'Before private law firms approached the Attorney General proposing that the state hire them on a contingency fee basis...the state had exhibited no concern about the issue of variability of response to Plavix,' lawyers for the drug makers wrote.
5 minute read

The Recorder

Stuck in the Food Court: Settlements in Food Labeling Class Actions Likely To Fuel More Lawsuits

As this year draws to a close, we look back on the food labeling class actions that have dominated the legal landscape in California and look ahead to the class actions that may loom large in the new year.
5 minute read

The Recorder

Manatt Picks Up Hogan Lovells Regulatory Partner in San Francisco

Manatt has recently brought in several big names and has looked to expand its health care practice.
3 minute read

Law.com

Higher Law: 'Uncharted Territory' of Marijuana Recall: A Lawyer's Perspective | Impeachment and Pot | Hemp Lobbying | Who Got the Work

Hilary Bricken talks with Higher Law this week about recalls and medical marijuana. Plus: there's a cannabis connection to some of the impeachment drama unfolding, and scroll down for Who Got the Work. Tips, feedback? Reach out -- we'd love to hear from you. Thanks for reading!
12 minute read

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