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10 Critical Missteps to Avoid When Building AI Governance Policies for Life Sciences Companies

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Life sciences companies racing to harness artificial intelligence often stumble into preventable traps that can derail innovation and create lasting legal exposure. ...more

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Biocon Regulatory Approval Updates in the U.S. and Europe: Insulin Aspart and Denosumab

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On July 15, 2025, Biocon Biologics, a fully integrated global biosimilars company and a subsidiary of Biocon Ltd., announced that the FDA has approved KIRSTY (insulin aspart-xjhz injection), 100 units/mL, as the first and...more

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Bio-Thera Announces Acceptance of BLA for BAT2506 Referencing Johnson & Johnson’s SIMPONI® (Golimumab)

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On July 16, 2025, Bio-Thera Solutions, Ltd. (“Bio-Thera”) announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) had accepted its Biologics License Application (“BLA”) for its golimumab biosimilar, BAT2506, referencing...more

Rothwell, Figg, Ernst & Manbeck, P.C.

Beyond Guinea Pigs: Patent Risks and Opportunities in AI-Enabled Drug Development

On April 10, 2025, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced a landmark initiative to phase out animal testing in drug development, signaling a major shift toward human-relevant, science-driven alternatives. This...more

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Exclusive Licensing May Offer Biotechs a Financial Lifeline

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With volatile market conditions and recent FDA shakeups, biotech companies are increasingly focused on bolstering cash runways and accelerating R&D efforts. But fierce competition for financing has some biotechs turning to...more

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FDA’s creation of public database of 200 Complete Response letters raises questions

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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) today published more than 200 complete response letters (CRLs) issued between 2002 and 2024. FDA reports that it has only published CRLs sent to companies whose drug and biological...more

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Biotech Spin-Off Transactions

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As we previously discussed (here and here), the biotech mergers and acquisitions market currently faces significant headwinds. These challenges include frozen capital markets, regulatory uncertainty at the Food and Drug...more

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Embattled Biotechs Facing Uncertainty at the FDA Look to Collaborative Deal Structures

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Biotechs have faced several challenging years with slumping valuations and a competitive funding environment. However, the latest slew of retirements and layoffs at the FDA could present their greatest challenge yet....more

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FDA animal testing phaseout urges AI-based trial alternatives, organoids, other “NAMs”

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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently announced it plans to phase out animal testing in the development of monoclonal antibody therapies and other drugs and biological products “with more effective,...more

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FDA's Recent Release of a Roadmap to Reduce Animal Testing

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently announced a strategic roadmap to phase out animal testing requirements for certain drug products, starting with monoclonal antibodies. This shift marks a significant change...more

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Navigating Current Challenges in Biotech M&A

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The biotech mergers and acquisitions market faces significant headwinds in the first half of 2025. These challenges include frozen capital markets, regulatory uncertainty at the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and...more

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FDA to Phase Out Animal Testing for Monoclonal Antibodies and other Drugs

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On April 10, 2025, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced it will be phasing out the current requirements for animal testing in the development of monoclonal antibody therapies and other drugs, replacing them...more

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FDA Regulatory Uncertainty Calls for Strategic Decision-Making by Drug Developers

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The recent reductions in the US Food and Drug Administration’s workforce are poised to have a substantial impact on drug and biologic development programs. This LawFlash discusses strategies to optimize interactions with the...more

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Henlius Receives Orphan-Drug Designation for HLX22 (anti-HER2 mAb) for Gastric Cancer

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On March 19, 2025, Shanghai Henlius Biotech announced that the FDA has granted Orphan Drug Designation for HLX22, an anti-HER2 monoclonal antibody, for the treatment of gastric cancer. HLX22 binds to HER2 extracellular...more

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FDA Funding Changes Could Impact Biotech M&A

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With companies constantly developing new therapies and technologies, the biotech industry is a hotbed of innovation. This dynamic environment often leads to mergers and acquisitions (M&A) as a vehicle for larger companies to...more

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Goodwin’s 2025 Rare Disease Symposium: Momentum Builds for Addressing Critical Diagnosis and Treatment Gaps

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Goodwin’s 2025 Rare Disease Symposium, held on February 5 in Boston and virtually, gathered patient advocates and caregivers, providers, researchers, biotech and medtech leaders, investors, and policy experts to discuss the...more

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Spotlight On: Biosimilar Litigations - February 2025

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Biosimilar Litigations include litigations relating to biosimilar/follow-on products of CDER-listed reference products. Litigations between biosimilar applicants/manufacturers and reference product sponsors as well as...more

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Key Takeaways from the 2025 JP Morgan Healthcare Conference

Several members of our firm’s life sciences team were on the ground at the 43rd Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference in San Francisco from January 13 to 16, 2025. It was an exciting and sunny four days, during which key...more

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JPM panelists see opportunities under new U.S. regulators for venture capital and investing in emerging life sciences fields

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The outcome of the 2024 U.S. election had far-reaching implications for the global investment landscape, especially in the dynamic field of venture capital and early-stage investing. Speaking at the J.P. Morgan Healthcare...more

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Adapting to the IRA: Early Lessons Learned on the IRA’s Impact on Deal-Making, Drug Economics, and Business Strategy

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More than two years after the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act (“IRA”) and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ (“CMS’”) rapid implementation of the drug price negotiation program, the life sciences industry...more

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Clinical Data FAQs: How to Prepare for Disclosure

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When it comes to disclosing clinical trial data in the biotechnology arena, in particular for public biotech companies, timing is everything. Disclosures are not just about when to reveal the information, but also what is...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

Life Sciences Snapshot – Q4 2024 – A Quarterly Report on Financing Trends

Since the previous quarter’s Life Sciences Snapshot, robust dealmaking activity in Q3 has launched YTD life sciences VC deal activity to near parity with 2023 figures, firmly positioning 2024 as the year to break the two-year...more

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New Accelerated Approval Guidance Underscores Need for Accountability

On December 5, 2024, just in time for the holidays, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA” or the “Agency”) released a draft guidance titled “Expedited Program for Serious Conditions: Accelerated Approval of Drugs and...more

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Accord Biopharma Announces FDA Approval of IMULDOSA (ustekinumab-srlf)

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​​​​​​​On October 14, 2024, Accord BioPharma, Inc. announced that the FDA has approved IMULDOSA (ustekinumab-srlf), a biosimilar to Johnson & Johnson’s STELARA (ustekinumab), indicated for the treatment of chronic...more

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FDA Issues Multiple Guidances Supporting Clinical Trial Innovation

In September 2024, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued three guidance documents to support different clinical trial approaches, including trials that implement decentralized elements, trials that allow...more

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