Insights on Life Sciences

Welcome to the June 2024 issue of “As the (Customs and Trade) World Turns,” our monthly newsletter where we compile essential updates from the customs and trade world over the past month.

Join ArentFox Schiff Partners Stephanie Trunk, a recognized authority in government pricing and compliance, and Jacques Smith, a leading health care litigator with extensive experience guiding life science companies through government inquiries, as they share key insights and aim to equip participants with the knowledge to effectively manage due diligence in life science mergers and acquisitions.

ArentFox Schiff is pleased to announce the addition of 17 attorneys and specialists, including eight partners and three counsel, to its Boston office, expanding the firm’s nationally recognized Technology, Life Sciences, Intellectual Property, and Complex Litigation services.

Disputes between 340B Drug Pricing Program-covered entities and the drug manufacturers required to sell outpatient drugs to those entities at discounted prices will be governed by an alternative dispute resolution (ADR) process under a Final Rule published on April 19, by the US Department of Health and Human Services’ Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA).

Janine Carlan will speak at the Fourth Annual Patent Litigation Program IPWatchdog Masters™ series on May 14, 2024.

Welcome to the April 2024 issue of “As the (Customs and Trade) World Turns,” our monthly newsletter where we compile essential updates from the customs and trade world over the past month.

Earlier this month, the US District Court for the District of Oregon issued a declaratory judgment invalidating a key component of the Oregon Drug Price Transparency Program.

As we predicted at the end of the 117th Congress, 2023 was a year of progress for advocates of Pharmacy Benefit Manager (PBM) reform.

The top legal issues in 2024 for the life sciences field reflect the complex and changing legal landscape that the industry is navigating, encompassing drug pricing, regulatory challenges, and broader societal and governance concerns.

A major new research paper has concluded what many doctors had long believed was true – that patients can be switched between reference (or name brand) biologics and biosimilars with no issues involving the safety profiles or immunogenicity rates of the two drugs.

Sailesh Patel will present at the 6th World Legal Tech Summit on September 8, 2023.

Artificial intelligence promises to transform the way we live and work and its impact will undoubtedly stretch to every business sector across the globe. This next generation of technology brings exciting possibilities and unknown legal risks.

Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming the life sciences industry, with significant advancements in various areas. These innovations bring new legal challenges related to intellectual property, data protection, regulatory compliance, and ethical considerations.

ArentFox Schiff is pleased to announce that the firm and three partners have been shortlisted for the annual LMG Life Sciences Americas Awards.

Health Care Partner Hillary Stemple will present at the American Health Law Association’s (AHLA) Annual Meeting on June 26, 2023.

ArentFox Schiff is pleased to announce that 93 attorneys and 21 practices have been ranked by The Legal 500 United States 2023 guide, a nationwide analysis of law firms that provide cutting-edge and innovative advice.

AgTech Industry Group Co-Leaders Karen Carr and Alexander Spiegler will speak at the International Bar Association’s 9th Annual IBA World Life Sciences Conference.

For decades, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and criminal prosecutors have pursued claims for insider trading in securities by persons who learn material nonpublic information about clinical drug trials.

Partner Andy Sawula and Associate Sam Rasche discuss how to respond to EPA Information Requests.

ArentFox Schiff advised Kindeva Drug Delivery in its combination with Meridian Medical Technologies.

ArentFox Schiff represented NorthView Acquisition Corp., a publicly traded special purpose acquisition company, in its merger with Profusa, Inc., a digital health company.

We represented NextPlat Corp., a global e-commerce platform company, in its strategic investments in Progressive Care Inc., a personalized healthcare services and technology company.

ArentFox Schiff advised GBS Inc. (Nasdaq: GBS) on its acquisition of Intelligent Fingerprinting Limited, including its proprietary drugs of abuse screening technology.

Americans woke up on Wednesday, November 9, immediately realizing something was different. On their televisions and other devices, they only saw commercials for products, vacation spots, and reality shows.

ArentFox Schiff is pleased to announce that five attorneys have been ranked by LMG Life Sciences, which recognizes the work of outstanding individuals in the life sciences sector.