HHS Policy Changes, Supreme Court Rulings, and the DOJ-HHS False Claims Act Working Group
Taking the Pulse, A Health Care and Life Sciences Video Podcast | Episode 236: Advocating for Accessible Diagnoses with Sydney Severance of Operation Upright
Federal Court Strikes Down FDA Rule on LDTs - Thought Leaders in Health Law®
Taking the Pulse, A Health Care and Life Sciences Video Podcast | Episode 233: Prioritizing Women’s Health Through Innovation with Lindsey Calcutt of Incora Health
Taking the Pulse, A Health Care and Life Sciences Video Podcast | Episode 228: Designing & Manufacturing Auto-Injectors with Kimberlee Steele of SHL Medical
Building a Business at the Intersection of Neurodata and Innovation With Rob Cooley
AGG Talks: Cross-Border Business Podcast - Episode 26: U.S. Enforcement Trends Targeting Foreign Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Manufacturers
Taking the Pulse, A Health Care and Life Sciences Video Podcast | Episode 209: North Carolina’s Life Sciences Industry with Laura Gunter of NCLifeSci
Taking the Pulse, A Health Care and Life Sciences Video Podcast | Episode 208: Extended Reality Technology and the ThinkReality Headset with Mattney Beck of Lenovo
AI in the Operating Room: Liability Issues for Device Makers — The Good Bot Podcast
Taking the Pulse, A Health Care and Life Sciences Video Podcast | Episode 201: SHL Medical’s Investment in the Carolinas with Kimberlee Steele of SHL Medical
The FDA's Response to AI Medical Innovation — The Good Bot Podcast
Meet Meaghan Luster: Patent Litigation Associate at Wolf Greenfield
FDA Releases Laboratory-Developed Tests Final Rule – Thought Leaders in Health Law
Taking the Pulse, A Health Care and Life Sciences Video Podcast | Episode 177: Brain Health and Research with Dr. Fridriksson, Neuroscientist, Professor, & Vice President of Research at the Universit
Transparency and the Open Payments Program
Medical Device Legal News with Sam Bernstein: Episode 19
Medical Device Legal News with Sam Bernstein: Episode 18
Medical Device Legal News with Sam Bernstein: Episode 17
Health + Tech - Improving Cancer Care With Digital Health Tools
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Anyone who has submitted a medical device for pre-market review knows the financial investment it takes to for FDA to conduct its review. Under the Medical Device User Fee Amendments (MDUFA), certain submissions, including...more
Obtaining FDA clearance or approval is just the beginning of a company’s regulatory journey. As FDA-regulated products evolve, changes to software, labeling, manufacturing processes, and design are a natural part of the...more
In December 2024, we published an alert highlighting the FDA’s final rule on Laboratory Developed Tests (LDTs) and the compliance countdown to May 2025. The rule, issued in May 2024, sought to phase out the agency’s...more
On July 10, 2025, in the name of embracing “radical transparency,” the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) announced that it was publishing more than 200 complete response letters (“CRLs”) issued in response to drug and...more
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
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
When products in your shipment violate—or appear to violate—FDA laws and regulations, the FDA may detain your product and issue a Notice of FDA Action with the designation of “Detained.” This notice is considered the Notice...more
CDRH and CBER Release Final Guidance for the Q-Submission Program and Draft Guidance for PreSTAR - On May 29, 2025, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH) and Center...more
Despite recent staffing reductions and leadership transitions at the FDA, pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturers should not interpret these changes as a signal of reduced regulatory enforcement. On the contrary, the...more
Many FDA-regulated companies are exploring ways to support diagnostic testing, especially when early diagnosis can impact treatment options. However, funding diagnostic testing tied to a company’s own product raises important...more
Key Insights for Pharma Manufacturers Regarding the AKS - In a series of recent legal challenges initiated by the pharmaceutical industry against the US Department of Health and Human Services Office of the Inspector General...more
In the FDA-regulated industry, a compliance program isn’t just a formality—it’s a critical tool for protecting your business, patients, and reputation. Still, too many companies treat compliance policies as static...more
The Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) recent rejection of all study data from Mid-Link Testing highlights the importance of using reliable, valid data for medical device premarket submissions. Our FDA/Food, Drug & Device...more
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
We have written at length about the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA’s) actions to promulgate regulations specifying the agency’s authority to regulate laboratory developed tests (LDTs) as medical devices and to phase...more
Yesterday, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) updated its website to provide new information on data integrity concerns relating to medical devices. Over a year ago, FDA’s device center, the Center for Devices and...more
Innovation in life sciences isn’t just about scientific breakthroughs—it’s about making the right business decisions. Whether a company is developing AI-driven diagnostics, biotech therapies, connected medical devices, or...more
Clinical laboratories still face uncertainty and the difficult decision of whether to start the work needed to comply with the with Phase 1 expectations under FDA’s Laboratory Developed Tests Final Rule (the “LDT Final...more
In recent weeks, the FDA has faced significant cuts, including the layoffs of probationary employees. These employees, many of whom had been hired to fill roles left by retirees or to bolster the agency’s staffing during the...more
Medical device, drug, food, cosmetic, and other FDA-regulated product manufacturers face the constant threat of product liability lawsuits. Claims of injuries from allegedly defective products can lead to significant...more
Securing FDA clearance or approval is a major accomplishment for medical device and pharmaceutical companies, but it’s not the final step. Before selling your products in most states, you must navigate state licensing...more
In 2024, as in years past, healthcare fraud enforcement by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) was substantial. Federal actions under the False Claims Act (FCA) alone resulted in $1.67 billion in settlements and judgments...more
On January 6, 2025, the FDA released final guidance for industry entitled “Communications From Firms to Health Care Providers Regarding Scientific Information on Unapproved Uses of Approved/Cleared Medical Products: Questions...more
This post is part of MoFo’s 2025 Intersection of AI and Life Sciences blog series. In this blog series, we explore how artificial intelligence is revolutionizing research, innovation, and patient care in the life sciences....more