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New York Law Journal

Unique Issues in Cannabis-Related Transactions

While cannabis remains illegal under federal law, it is imperative for owners and operators in this space to mitigate as many risks as possible.
7 minute read

New York Law Journal

Second Circuit Upholds 'Pharma Bro' Martin Shkreli's Fraud Conviction, $7.3M Asset Forfeiture

The New York City-based federal appeals court upholds Martin Shkreli's conviction on securities fraud and conspiracy charges.
3 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Pa. Superior Court Calls for New Trial in Risperdal Case Tossed by Trial Judge

A unanimous three-judge panel of the Pennsylvania Superior Court on Tuesday reversed an order that granted a motion for nonsuit in the case T.M. v. Janssen Pharmaceuticals, and remanded the case to the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas for a new trial.
4 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Unusual Omissions Seen in RB Group's Recent Nonprosecution Deal

A professor at Duke University School of Law said it is typical for the agreements to include language that prohibits the company from denying its acceptance of responsibility. There is no such language in this agreement.
4 minute read

The Recorder

Glaser Weil Adds 3 to Boost IP Practice

Jan Weir and Kathrine Brandt of Weir & Brandt bring life science capabilities to the Los Angeles-based firm. Associate Stephen Underwood joins from Stroock.
3 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

Expansion of Shareholder Access to Corporate Documents Rightly Rejected in Merck Case

In our view, plaintiff was trying to backdoor a derivative action. The opinion refused to expand the common law to access the documents that would not have existed but for the requester's demands.
6 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

A Unanimous Supreme Court Splits: 'Merck v. Albrecht'

The majority of the court added a new wrinkle with its conclusion that judges, not juries, should decide whether federal drug regulation preempts state-law tort claims.
8 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Justice Department, 6 Whistleblowers Win $1.4B Settlement With Opioid Maker

The U.S. Department of Justice said the Reckitt Benckiser Group also entered a nonprosecution agreement to resolve potential criminal charges. The settlement included the U.K.-based group and its subsidiary in New Jersey, Reckitt Benckiser LLC.
4 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Cantel Medical Looks In-House to Find Next General Counsel

The company's deputy general counsel and vice president, Jeff Mann, will take over as the firm's top lawyer on Aug. 1, following the retirement of longtime executive vice president, GC and secretary Eric Nodiff.
3 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Eli Lilly General Counsel to Retire

The pharmaceutical company's current general counsel and vice president, Mike Harrington, is preparing to retire at the end of the year.
2 minute read

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