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Kelley Drye & Warren LLP

NAD Considers Material Connection Disclosures on LinkedIn

Agendia made two posts on LinkedIn that linked to articles in which Dr. Nathalie Johnson touts Agendia’s genomic test to evaluate early-stage breast cancer over Genomic Health’s competing test. Genomic Health filed an NAD...more

Troutman Pepper Locke

2025 Mid-Year Review: State AGs in a New Era

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The United States is navigating a new era of regulatory oversight and the balance of power between federal and state regulators following the 2024 election cycle. As federal agencies retreat from and/or realign their...more

Husch Blackwell LLP

Chocolate Therapy: The Legal Limits of Mood and Sleep Claims in Functional Foods

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Functional foods designed to promote relaxation, better sleep, and improved mood have exploded in popularity, and chocolate is increasingly the delivery method of choice. Calming confections featuring ingredients like...more

Fenwick & West LLP

California AG Secures Record $1.55M CCPA Settlement Against Healthline Over Targeted Ads and Health Data Sharing

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On July 1, 2025, California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced a $1.55 million settlement, pending court approval, with Healthline Media, LLC. This settlement is the largest penalty issued to date under the CCPA, as...more

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Arizona AG Takes Action Against Company for Alleged Deceptive Marketing Practices

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Last month, Arizona Attorney General (AG) Kris Mayes announced a lawsuit alleging that CBR Systems, Inc. (CBR), one of the nation’s largest cord blood banking companies, engaged in deceptive and unfair practices....more

Arnall Golden Gregory LLP

It Cuts You Up: OPDP Issues an NOV to a Dermatologic Drug Company

Peter Murphy’s 1989 single, “Cuts You Up,” came to mind when we read FDA’s Office of Prescription Drug Promotion’s (“OPDP”) latest Notice of Violation....more

Arnall Golden Gregory LLP

Rock You Like a Migraine: OPDP Issues Notice of Violation for Misleading Representations in TV Ad That Promoted Popular Migraine...

In 1984, the international rock band, The Scorpions, released the song, “Rock You Like a Hurricane.” Forty years later, the Food and Drug Administration’s Office of Prescription Drug Promotion rocked a pharmaceutical company...more

Arnall Golden Gregory LLP

This Time of Year: OPDP Issues First Letter in 2024 for Unlawful Promotion

Better Than Ezra’s early 1990s single, “This Time of Year,” came to mind when we saw the Food and Drug Administration’s Office of Prescription Drug Promotion issue its first Untitled Letter (also known as a Notice of...more

American Conference Institute (ACI)

[Event] 42nd FDA Boot Camp - March 13th - 14th, New York, NY

ACI’s FDA Boot Camp – now in its 42nd iteration – continues to provide the working knowledge of core essentials of FDA law and regulation, including the new amendments under the Food and Drug Omnibus Reform Act (FDORA). This...more

Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP

FDA Issues Final Rule and FAQ Regarding Direct-to-Consumer Drug Advertising

In a stride toward transparency and heightened consumer awareness, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a final rule, dated November 21, 2023, to amend its regulations regarding direct-to-consumer (DTC)...more

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A Look Ahead in Life Sciences: What We Are Tracking in Q1 2024 and Beyond

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As the life sciences, medtech, and diagnostic industries continue to expand and grow increasingly complex, so does the legal, regulatory, and compliance landscape. To help companies and investors navigate the many evolving...more

Troutman Pepper Locke

8 Ways Life Sciences Cos. Can Adapt to the Social Media Era

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Social media usage worldwide is showing no signs of slowing as it permeates all aspects of our daily lives. Originally published in Law360 - September 11, 2023....more

Arnall Golden Gregory LLP

I Can See Clearly Now: FDA Issues Final Rule on DTC Rx Ads Relating to Presentation of the Major Statement in TV and Radio Format

In 1972, Johnny Nash sang the catchy song, “I Can See Clearly Now.” A little more than 50 years later, the Food and Drug Administration’s Office of Prescription Drug Promotion issued a Final Rule relating to...more

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FDA Issues Long-Overdue Regulations on Direct-To-Consumer Advertisements for Prescription Medications

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On November 21, 2023, the FDA published its final rule changing how prescriptions medicines are advertised to consumers. The FDA first issued its proposed rule in 2010, which subsequently went through three public comment...more

Troutman Pepper Locke

California AG Reaches Settlement With Biotech Company Over Marketing of Its Genetic Testing

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On September 25, California Attorney General (AG) Rob Bonta announced a settlement with Biora Therapeutics, Inc. (Biora) regarding misleading claims the company made concerning the cost of its genetic testing services. Under...more

Smart & Biggar

Health Canada publishes guidance on distinction between advertising and other activities for health products

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Promotional messages and activities regarding a health product are subject to the advertising provisions under the Food and Drugs Act (FDA), the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act and/or their associated regulations. For...more

Arnall Golden Gregory LLP

What Would Al Stewart Think About OPDP’s Latest Untitled Letter: A Sign of More Enforcement?

In his 1973 song, “Nostradamus,” singer-songwriter Al Stewart sang, “I am the eyes of Nostradamus, all your ways are known to me.” So, we started thinking, what would Mr. Stewart think of FDA’s Office of Prescription Drug...more

ArentFox Schiff

ArentFox Schiff Issues the First Global Definitive Legal Guide for Industries Navigating AI

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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...more

American Conference Institute (ACI)

[Event] 41st FDA Boot Camp - September 20th - 21st, Boston, MA

ACI’s FDA Boot Camp is back in Boston! This essential training course – now in its 41st iteration – continues to provide the working knowledge of core essentials of FDA law and regulation, including the new amendments under...more

Arnall Golden Gregory LLP

I’m Looking Through You/You Won’t See Me: FDA Issues Guidance Document Concerning Presentation of Certain Information in DTC...

“I’m Looking Through You” and “You Won’t See Me,” both songs from The Beatles’ 1965 Rubber Soul album, came to mind when we read the Food and Drug Administration’s recently issued document, “Presenting Quantitative Efficacy...more

Arnall Golden Gregory LLP

FDA’s Not Dead Yet: The Agency’s OPDP Issues First Untitled Letter for 2023

Before Comedy Central, TikTok videos, and other social media inventions, Monty Python entertained us (admittedly, an acquired taste). Many of us remember the classic scene from the 1975 movie Monty Python and the Holy Grail,...more

Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP

FDA Studies Foreshadow Potential Changes to Direct-to-Consumer Prescription Drug Advertising

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently conducted two online studies concerning comprehension of direct-to-consumer (DTC) prescription oncology drug advertising.  The research suggests that consumers may have...more

Hogan Lovells

Advertising of medicinal products in Spain

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The Ministry of Health launches the prior public consultation to update the regulatory framework applicable to the advertising of medicinal products.  Until 1 May 2023, anyone interested in this regulatory initiative may...more

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Medical device advertising in Spain

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The Ministry of Health takes steps to update the regulatory framework applicable to the advertising of medical devices. The Spanish Health Act gives the authorities control over health advertising. In particular, Article 102...more

American Conference Institute (ACI)

[Webinar] 40th FDA Boot Camp - March 22nd - 23rd, 8:15 am - 1:30 pm EST

Hosted by American Conference Institute, the FDA Boot Camp returns for its 40th iteration with the continued intent of providing the working knowledge of core essentials of FDA law and regulation, including the new amendments...more

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