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FDA teases faster approval times with new agency-wide AI tool

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) launched Elsa, a generative artificial intelligence (AI) tool designed to assist FDA employees with tasks such as reading, writing, and summarizing. The press release on the tool’s...more

A&O Shearman

A new European strategy to foster life sciences innovation and market access

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On July 2, 2025, the European Commission released its communication “Choose Europe for life sciences. A strategy to position the EU as the world’s most attractive place for life sciences by 2030” (the Strategy). ...more

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Health Law Diagnosed – Best Practices for Communicating with the FDA

In the latest episode of Health Law Diagnosed , Of Counsel Bridgette Keller hosts a discussion of best practices for interacting and communicating with the FDA....more

Mintz

[Podcast] Health Law Diagnosed – Best Practices for Communicating with the FDA

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In the latest episode of Health Law Diagnosed , Of Counsel Bridgette Keller hosts a discussion of best practices for interacting and communicating with the FDA. Hear from Joanne Hawana and Ben Zegarelli, FDA specialists...more

Jones Day

Vital Signs: Digital Health Law Update | Spring 2025

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Welcome to Vital Signs, a curated compilation of the latest legal and regulatory developments in digital health....more

Loeb & Loeb LLP

FDA Unleashes AI to Review Product Applications

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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has been ahead of the curve for a number of years on emerging issues and opportunities for the agency and regulated industry arising from the advent and evolution of artificial...more

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AI’s Expanded Role in the Life Sciences Regulatory Review Process: Key Developments in U.S. and EU

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Overview - - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that it aims to increase the agency’s use of artificial intelligence (AI) across its centers to accelerate scientific reviews by June 30, 2025. - The...more

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An Alternative for Treating Mitral Regurgitation Receives Support for Ongoing Trial

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Mitral regurgitation is the most common form of valvular heart disease and affects around 10% of Americans over 75. It occurs when the mitral valve, which is located between the left atrium and the left ventricle, doesn’t...more

Hogan Lovells

AI Health Law & Policy: FDA’s rapidly evolving regulatory paradigms

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Artificial intelligence has become one of the most transformative forces in health care, reshaping everything from drug discovery to diagnostics. For pharmaceutical and medical device companies, AI-driven solutions present...more

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Securities Litigation Against Life Sciences Companies 2024 Year in Review

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Welcome to our ninth annual report on US securities class actions filed against publicly traded life sciences companies, which include pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, and healthcare companies....more

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New development for clinical trial agreements in Germany: Proposal of standard contractual clauses from 21.02.2025

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Key takeaways Faster Negotiations: SCs aim to significantly shorten CTA review times. Scope: The SCs cover specific terms, such as ownership of study results, publication rights, liability limitations, and termination...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

2025 Top-of-Mind Issues for Life Sciences Companies

DTC Telehealth Platforms - Arrangements involving telemedicine and direct-to-consumer (“DTC”) business services are expected to be a source of major regulatory scrutiny. In 2024, such arrangements were the focus of proposed...more

Hogan Lovells

International AI Regulatory Contrast: Evolving frameworks in the EU, UK, and US

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In the EU, the AI Act has been approved, carrying significant implications for medical device, technology, and pharmaceutical firms. In the US, there is no comprehensive federal AI legislation, but at least 45 states have...more

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Key regulatory changes impacting the healthcare industry in the EU and Germany in 2025

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The regulatory frameworks in the life sciences and healthcare sector keep evolving rapidly and dynamically. Several important legislative reforms have been adopted over the last years, which are set to impact players in the...more

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Key Takeaways from FDA’s Draft Guidance on Use of AI in Drug and Biological Life Cycle

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The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently issued its draft guidance, Considerations for the Use of Artificial Intelligence to Support Regulatory Decision-Making for Drug and Biological Products, on January 6, 2025. ...more

Hogan Lovells

Life Sciences Law Update - Key developments for pharma and medical device companies in EU and Germany, France, UK, Italy and Spain...

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Pharma: Launch of Shortages Monitoring Platform, several Changes re Clinical Trial Management in EU Countries; Devices: Resolution on the need to revise the MDR and IVDR published; Compliance: CSRD still not implemented in...more

American Conference Institute (ACI)

[Event] 2nd Annual Life Sciences AI Summit - February 20th - 21st, New York, NY

Gain firsthand insights from leading in-house experts on the transformative power of AI in the life sciences at ACI's 2nd Annual Life Sciences AI Summit. Discover strategies to navigate the complex legal and regulatory...more

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FDA’s evolving regulatory framework for AI use in drug & device clinical trials and research

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U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Robert Califf, M.D., and other senior FDA officials recently published a “Special Communication” in JAMA describing FDA’s concerns with the use of AI in medical product...more

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Framework amending the UK clinical trial regulations laid before Parliament

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On 12 December 2024 the statutory instrument to amend the Medicines for Human Use (Clinical Trials) Regulations 2004 (UK CTR) was laid before Parliament. The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA),...more

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FDA Finalizes Guidance on Use of Part 11 Electronic Systems, Records and Signatures in Clinical Investigations

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On October 1, 2024, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) finalized its guidance on the use of electronic records in clinical investigations of drugs, devices, biologics, foods, tobacco products and new animal drugs. The...more

Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati

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

Morgan Lewis - As Prescribed

FDA Issues Long-Awaited Diversity Action Plan Guidance

Recognizing the importance of diversity and inclusivity in clinical trials, drug development, and regulatory decision-making, Congress amended the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FDCA) in connection with the Food and...more

Hogan Lovells

Q2/2024 Life Science Law Update – Key developments for pharma & device companies in EU

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The Q2/24 Life Science and Health Care Law Update covers key trends in the EU and Big Five (France, Germany, Italy, Spain, UK) in life sciences regulatory, corporate, compliance, competition, and privacy....more

Morgan Lewis - Health Law Scan

Manufacturers Should Carefully Evaluate OIG’s Approval of Medicare Cost Sharing Subsidies in Clinical Trials

At the end of last year, the US Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (OIG) issued an Advisory Opinion (AO 23-11, the Opinion) in which OIG approved an arrangement where a medical device...more

McDermott Will & Schulte

Pharma and MedTech Services Investment Summit 2024

The inaugural Pharma and MedTech Services Investment Summit brought together C-suite executives, senior private equity professionals, investment bankers and other industry leaders for a deep dive into the investment...more

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