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At the Crossroads: Illumina Settlement Reflects the Intersection of Cybersecurity and Healthcare Law

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On July 31, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced a settlement in United States ex rel. Lenore v. Illumina, Inc, the first case in which underlying cybersecurity issues formed the basis of a settlement under the...more

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HHS Finalizes Staffing Cuts, New CDER Director, CDER Hiring Data, and New AI Councils at FDA

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Through our Venable FDA Pulse series, we report on critical developments within the Food and Drug Administration (FDA or Agency) that may affect the Agency's structure and stakeholder interactions....more

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DOJ-HHS False Claims Act Working Group will pursue healthcare, life sciences enforcement priorities

The US Department of Justice (DOJ) and the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recently announced the relaunch of the DOJ-HHS False Claims Act Working Group, intended to “strengthen[] [the agencies’] ongoing...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

DOJ False Claims “Working Group” Update

ICYMI over the holiday week (present company included), the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced a re-energized partnership with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to enforce the False Claims Act...more

Maynard Nexsen

Taking the Pulse, A Health Care and Life Sciences Video Podcast | Episode 243: HIPAA Compliance and Potential Changes with Shannon...

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This week on the podcast, Lynnsey and Lauren are joined by their colleague, Maynard Nexsen healthcare attorney Shannon Lipham, who helps healthcare providers and practices navigate complex federal and state regulations....more

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DOJ and HHS Announce Formation of False Claims Act Working Group and Results of National Health Care Fraud Takedown

As we reported in our recent client alert, the Trump administration has made clear that it is committed to using the False Claims Act (FCA) to prosecute healthcare fraud. Two recent Trump administration moves give important...more

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DOJ and HHS Relaunch False Claims Act Working Group, Sharpen Healthcare Enforcement Priorities

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On July 2, 2025, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) jointly announced the reestablishment of the DOJ-HHS False Claims Act (FCA) Working Group. While the two agencies...more

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Closeout Requirements During Appeals of Terminations of NIH Research Grants

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On July 7, 2025, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Office of Policy for Extramural Research issued NOT-OD-25-128, titled “Guidance on Enforcement of Closeout Requirements During the Appeals Process” (the Notice). The...more

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Relaunch of DOJ-HHS Working Group Reinforces False Claims Act Enforcement Focus in Healthcare and Life Sciences Industries

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The Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) jointly announced the relaunch of a Working Group to enhance enforcement of the False Claims Act (FCA) across the healthcare and life...more

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DOJ, HHS Announce Revamped False Claims Act Working Group

Now in its sixth month, the second Trump administration has made clear that the False Claims Act (FCA) will remain a central tool in its efforts to combat fraud, waste, and abuse across federal programs....more

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[Webinar] 180 Days of the Trump Administration—Quick Hits on Executive Orders, Actions, and Policies - July 17th - August 13th,...

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Blank Rome presents a new summer webinar series where our interdisciplinary team will unpack the most pressing legal, regulatory, and policy developments from the Trump Administration’s first 180 days. Each session offers...more

Mintz - Health Care Viewpoints

FDA in Flux — June 2025 Newsletter

Welcome to FDA in Flux – A Mintz newsletter tracking rapid changes in policy and agency actions that impact medical, life sciences, and consumer product investment decisions and development strategies....more

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Make Our Children Healthy Again Assessment: Unpacking the Report

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The Trump Administration released its Make Our Children Healthy Again Assessment on May 22, 2025, documenting its rationale for future policy actions related to chronic disease in children. The report focuses on four key...more

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100 Days In: FDA Updates and Trends to Watch

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Recent developments include leadership changes, workforce reductions, and policy shifts at HHS and FDA, reshaping agency operations under President Trump’s administration....more

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Executive Orders on Domestic Production of Critical Medicines and Biological Research Security

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What Happened? The President signed two companion Executive Orders (EO) on May 5, 2025 that collectively signal a significant federal pivot toward (i) accelerating the domestic manufacture of pharmaceuticals deemed "critical"...more

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Improving the Safety and Security of Biological Research (Trump EO Tracker)

This Executive Order establishes a policy of the United States to ensure that federally funded research benefits American citizens without jeopardizing national security, strength or prosperity. The order seeks to strengthen...more

Morrison & Foerster LLP

When Your Life Sciences Are on the Line: False Claims Act

Morrison Foerster partners Kate Driscoll and Nate Mendell, both former federal prosecutors and members of the firm’s Investigations + White Collar Defense Group, hosted the ninth episode of When Your Life Sciences Are on the...more

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Healthcare Life Sciences Drug Pricing Digest - April 2025 #2

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On April 15, 2025, President Trump signed an executive order titled “Lowering Drug Prices by Once Again Putting Americans First.” The order includes various provisions that are relevant to the pharmaceutical industry,...more

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Executive Orders and Policy Updates

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Since President Trump's inauguration, the Trump administration has issued a number of executive orders and policy actions with potential impacts for the life sciences industry. Notable actions include rescinding Biden-era...more

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HHS Begins Department Reorganization and Reduction in Force

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New rounds of cuts and organizational shifts for HHS staff and operating divisions could dramatically impact the healthcare and life sciences industry....more

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A Look Ahead in Life Sciences: What We Are Tracking in the Second Quarter of 2025 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

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

Closing the GRAS Loophole: Secretary Kennedy’s Plan To Enhance FDA Food Safety Regulations

On March 10, 2025, Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. initiated a significant shift in the regulation of ultra-processed foods by directing the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to revise the GRAS (Generally Recognized...more

McDermott Will & Schulte

FDA, OHRP Issue Joint Guidance on Collection of Tissue Biopsies in Clinical Trials

On January 6, 2025, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Human Research Protections (OHRP) released a joint draft guidance document: Considerations for...more

Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP

HHS Rescission of the Richardson Waiver and Unintended Legal Consequences for Drug and Device Manufacturers

On March 3, 2025, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) published a policy statement rescinding a decades-old administrative exemption for notice-and-comment rulemaking known as the Richardson Waiver. Written...more

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Update: The NIH Funding Cuts: Implications and Status of Lawsuits

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The proposed cuts would place a 15% indirect cost rate on all new and existing grant awards received by research institutions and universities....more

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