NEXT
Sign in to follow

The American Lawyer

Morgan Lewis Snatches Up Former Orrick Partner in Boston

Litigator Stephen Hall focuses his practice on representing companies in a variety of regulated industries, such as tech and life sciences.
3 minute read

Supreme Court Brief

A Strikingly Non-Partisan Election Day Argument

If asked about alliances between Supreme Court justices, few would put the names Elena Kagan and Samuel Alito Jr. in the same sentence.
6 minute read

Law.com

Abbott, Mead Johnson Win Defense Verdict Over Preemie Infant Formula

In closing arguments on Wednesday, plaintiff's lawyer Timothy Cronin asked jurors for $6 billion in punitive damages.
5 minute read

New York Law Journal

Decongestant MDL on Death's Door After Judge Strikes Key Claims

On Tuesday, U.S. District Judge Brian Cogan in New York dismissed key consumer claims in the multidistrict litigation against drugmakers of decongestants including Sudafed PE and NyQuil Severe Cold & Flu.
5 minute read

The American Lawyer

White & Case Lures DLA Piper's Vice Chair for FDA Regulation

The FDA regulatory capabilities that Bethany Hills brings "are a crucial component to maintaining a top global life sciences offering," said Peter Carney, head of White & Case's life sciences and health care industry group.
2 minute read

Law.com

Infant Formula Judge Sanctions Kirkland's Jim Hurst: 'Overtly Crossed the Lines'

The Oct. 24 sanction banned Hurst, of Kirkland & Ellis, from presenting evidence or closing arguments for the remainder of the trial. "Mr. Hurst's professional conduct has been reasonably called into question," he wrote.
4 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Third-Party Billers: At the Center of an Industry Littered With Fraud and Errors

Providers can utilize resources like third-party billing companies to help navigate the complexities of the health care reimbursement process. While this is the direction many providers are heading, they should understand the inherent risks and compliance requirements of these arrangements, especially in the heavily regulated health care industry.
7 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Trends and Considerations of Practice Transactions in Health Care

Understanding the reasons for and goals to be accomplished by a transaction can help an adviser to a doctor narrow down which transaction structure (e.g., merger or sale/acquisition) would be in the best interests of one's client.
5 minute read

National Law Journal

ACLU's Strangio Will Become First Openly Trans Attorney to Argue at Supreme Court

The case, U.S. v. Skrmetti, is the first time the Supreme Court will consider the constitutional right of trans youth to obtain access to gender-affirming care like hormone therapy and puberty blockers.
4 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

Amid Criticism of Quality of Care at Hospital, Childbirth Trauma Suit Yields $11.9M

"If this had been acted on in the first two to three to four minutes, it would have been unfortunate but not tragic," plaintiff's attorney Samuel Davis said.
4 minute read

More from ALM

More from ALM

Legal Speak is a weekly podcast that makes sense of what’s happening in the legal industry.

Resources

  • Why Embracing Change Is Essential for Your Legal Department

    Brought to you by DiliTrust

    Download Now

  • International Export and Trade Assistance State Law Survey

    Brought to you by LexisNexis®

    Download Now

  • How This Personal Injury Firm Reduced Client Intake Time by 80%

    Brought to you by PracticePanther

    Download Now

  • The Hidden Cost of Bad Reviews: Why Law Firms & Attorneys Can't Afford a Damaged Online Reputation

    Brought to you by Erase.com

    Download Now