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Appellants' 'Intermixed Concepts' of Contributory Negligence, Failure to Mitigate Don't Succeed in $1.18M Med-Mal Appeal Attempt

"Defendants acknowledged at oral argument that the record does not tell us whether the alleged hand-soaking occurred before or after the sutures were removed. But if Butts-Franklin had soaked her hand after the sutures were removed, it 'c[ould not] be the basis for a mitigation of damages instruction' because she 'did not act contrary to the advice given,'" Justice Stuart A. Raphael wrote on behalf of the unanimous appellate panel.
6 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Acadia Pharmaceuticals Taps Former Pfizer Attorney as CLO

Jennifer Rhodes is taking the legal reins of the only company with a Food and Drug Administration-approved treatment for Parkinson's hallucinations.
2 minute read

New York Law Journal

Major Milestone for Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy: Lykos Therapeutics Submits New Drug Application to the FDA for MDMA-Assisted Therapy for PTSD

On Dec. 12, 2023, MAPS PBC, now Lykos Therapeutics, announced their submission of a New Drug Application to the FDA for MDMA in combination with psychotherapy for the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder.
7 minute read

Connecticut Law Tribune

'Illegal and So Awful': Yale Law Students Turn to Court Over Transgender Policy

"We don't know, frankly, why they're dragging their feet," law school student Alex Johnson said.
4 minute read

New York Law Journal

NY State Bar: Plenty of Implications for Attorneys If Medical Aid in Dying Bill Is Passed

Hospitals, nursing homes, medical schools and other healthcare and residential care providers, along with physician practice groups will need counsel on implementation of New York's latest version of the bill, said attorney Mary Beth Quaranta Morrissey.
5 minute read

Daily Business Review

Too Good to Be True? Ozempic Lawsuit Moves Forward as Gastrointestinal Issues Surface

Ozempic isn't without side effects, however, and several patients who have experienced severe complications from the drug are now suing Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly on allegations that the pharmaceutical companies misled doctors on the drugs' potential risks.
5 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

US Worker Shortages and H-1B Visas in Health Care

Because of the various avenues available, foreign health care workers should keep abreast of the different visa types; advantages, disadvantages, and eligibility for each; and the processes and timelines involved.
6 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Much-Needed Cybersecurity Help for Hospitals May Have Strings Attached

If Health and Human Services provides assistance, health care attorneys worry it also will stiffen the consequences for noncompliance.
5 minute read

The American Lawyer

McDermott Lures 5-Lawyer Health Care Team From Wilson Sonsini

The lateral group, with a focus on FDA and regulatory compliance, will provide a boost to McDermott's health-care practice, particularly with M&A activity projected to pick up in 2024, the firm said.
2 minute read

New York Law Journal

Pharmaceutical Legal and Regulatory Trends To Watch in 2024

This article highlights several notable legal and regulatory developments in 2023 and discusses developments that will continue to shape the pharmaceutical industry in 2024.
8 minute read

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