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Agency Actions, Trade Deals, and Other Initiatives to Further Executive Order Goals for the Pharma Industry

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The Trump administration has issued numerous pharma-focused executive orders, including “Lowering Drug Prices by Once Again Putting Americans First,” “Regulatory Relief to Promote Domestic Production of Critical Medicines,”...more

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Lead/Safe Drinking Water Act: Earthjustice Petition to U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Addressing Syracuse, New York

Earthjustice submitted a July 28th document to the United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) styled: Petition for Emergency Action under the Safe Drinking Water Act, 42 U.S.C. § 300i and 42 U.S.C. §...more

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Environmental Liability/Corporate Structure: Federal Bankruptcy Court Addresses Derivative Standing to Pierce Corporate Veil

The United States Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana ("Court") recently addressed issues arising under Louisiana environmental protection laws and federal bankruptcy law involving an unpermitted landfill...more

Hinshaw & Culbertson - Health Care

Emergency Alert! HHS Restricts Care for Immigrants—Health Centers Must Act Now

Overview of Key Changes and Immediate Impacts - Key Policy Shift: Section 330 Grants now treated as a “Federal Public Benefit” - The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) now classifies the Health Center Program...more

Troutman Pepper Locke

Are State ENDS Directories Preempted? Federal Courts Are Split

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Over the past two years, at least 15 states have enacted laws requiring manufacturers of electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS) to certify the status of their federal premarket tobacco product applications (PMTAs) in...more

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Bipartisan Coalition of AGs Secures $720 Million Settlement with Opioid Manufacturers

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Virginia AG Jason Miyares, along with a bipartisan coalition of eight other AGs, announced a $720 million settlement with eight opioid drug manufacturers to resolve allegations that they contributed to the opioid epidemic....more

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Consumer Groups Call on Trump Administration for Stronger Alcohol Labeling

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On June 18, 2025, 24 prominent consumer, public health, and food allergy groups called on the Trump Administration to enforce stronger federal alcohol labeling policies, including moving forward with a cancer warning as...more

Mintz - Health Care Viewpoints

FDA in Flux — July 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

Troutman Pepper Locke

Texas AG Spurs National Reform for General Mills

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Texas Attorney General (AG) Ken Paxton announced that General Mills has agreed to remove petroleum-based artificial dyes from its cereals and school food products throughout the U.S. by summer 2026, and from its entire U.S....more

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All AGs Settle with Purdue Pharma over Opioid-Related Claims

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All 55 AGs from the states and territories have settled with Purdue Pharma, Inc., and its owners, members of the Sackler family, to resolve allegations related to the company’s role in fueling the opioid crisis....more

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Unpacking the Illicit E-Cigarette Crackdown by State AGs

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In mid-January, a bipartisan coalition of nine state attorneys general, as well as the Washington, D.C., attorney general, announced a coordinated effort to curb illicit electronic cigarette sales. The attorneys general of...more

DLA Piper

Food and Beverage News and Trends - June 2025 #2

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This regular publication by DLA Piper lawyers focuses on helping clients navigate the ever-changing business, legal, and regulatory landscape. On June 9, HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., announced that he is “retiring”...more

Arnall Golden Gregory LLP

OPDP is Still Standing: FDA’s Office of Prescription Drug Promotion Issues Two Enforcement Actions Since Recent Layoffs

Taking a note from Sir Elton John’s 1983 hit, “I’m Still Standing,” the Food and Drug Administration’s Office of Prescription Drug Promotion issued two enforcement actions (one Notice of Violation and one Warning Letter)...more

Kerr Russell

What Causes a LARA Investigation?

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Question: Over the years, several of my colleagues and I have been the subject of investigations by the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs. In most of these cases it’s hard to imagine why LARA is...more

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Wind of Change: FDA Commissioner Makary Outlines His Vision for FDA

In his first major public remarks as commissioner of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Dr. Marty Makary laid out a comprehensive, reform-oriented vision for the agency during a fireside chat at the 2025 Food & Drug Law...more

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EPA Announces List of Actions to Combat PFAS Contamination

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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's ("EPA") plan to address per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances ("PFAS") includes a long list of upcoming agency actions to deal with PFAS contamination....more

Cozen O'Connor

State AG Pulse | “Don’t Mess With Our Health or Our Kids!”

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In our third State AG Pulse episode in season 5, the State AG Group’s Chris Allen and Emily Yu liken state AGs’ approach to Chinese e-cigarette manufacturers to a game of regulatory Whack-A-Mole and warn companies that make...more

Mintz - Intellectual Property Viewpoints

Regulation, Enforcement, and Associated Challenges of the ENDS Industry: Part I

In 2016, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) began regulating all manufacturers, retailers, and distributors of electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS) with following the agency’s promulgation of the Final Deeming...more

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Trichloroethylene Toxic Substances Control Act Rule: 124 Environmental Organizations Transmit Letter to U.S. Environmental...

124 community, environmental, public health, and other organizations jointly transmitted a March 2025 letter to the United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) Administrator Zeldin asking that the agency: ...more

Arnall Golden Gregory LLP

Step by Step: FDA Cracks Down on Unauthorized Medical Device Modifications

The Food and Drug Administration recently issued a Warning Letter concerning unauthorized modifications made to a previously cleared medical device (i.e., 510(k)). ...more

Troutman Pepper Locke

Massachusetts Efforts to Ensure Safety in the Cannabis Industry: New Testing Requirements and Recent Advisories

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On February 3, the Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission (CCC) issued two public health and safety advisories regarding potentially contaminated marijuana products sold by two separate licensees in Massachusetts....more

Robins Kaplan LLP

Settlement Highlights Issue of Deliberate Indifference Involving Medical Need in Jails

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A recent $2.75 million settlement by Robins Kaplan LLP has drawn attention to a troubling case of deliberate indifference to medical needs at Anoka County Jail (the “Jail”). Deyonta Green, who struggled with addiction issues,...more

Morgan Lewis - Well Done

The Future of Artificial Colors in the US Food Supply Is Not So Bright

Only weeks after being confirmed, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) secretary has advised food companies to remove artificial colors from their food products. He recently met with several major food brand...more

Hogan Lovells

State Licensing Spotlight – Prescription Medical Device Manufacturers & Distributors: Enforcement and penalties for operating...

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The regulatory environment for prescription medical device manufacturers and distributors has become increasingly stringent as state-based agencies work to ensure public health and safety. Operating without a required license...more

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At Stake - March 13 2025

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The Illinois Gaming Board (IGB) held its monthly meeting on Thursday, March 13, 2025. The meeting was hybrid with in-person accessibility at 160 N. LaSalle St., 5th Floor Auditorium and via livestream. Board members present...more

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