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Ozempic & Wegovy Users Report Vision Loss: Could Semaglutide Be Linked to NAION?

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The diabetes drugs Ozempic and Wegovy have been linked to an increased risk of sudden vision loss and blindness due to a rare eye condition known as NAION (non-arteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy)....more

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Meningiomas and Depo-Provera: Where to Get Help

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Depo-Provera, a commonly used injectable contraceptive, has been linked to an increased risk of meningiomas, which are a type of brain tumor. If you or someone you know has been diagnosed with a meningioma after using...more

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Depo-Provera Litigation Update: What Comes Next in the Legal Process?

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The recent decision by the U.S. Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation (JPML) to consolidate Depo-Provera lawsuits into MDL No. 3140 in the Northern District of Florida marks a critical step forward for individuals who...more

Pierce Atwood LLP

Opioids and Common Law Liability for Indirect Economic Harm

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Earlier this month, the Law Court weighed in on a hot-button legal issue—the potential liability of opioid manufacturers for the costs of the drug epidemic. In Eastern Maine Medical Center v. Walgreen Company, the Law Court...more

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Distributor’s Claims Against Manufacturer Under Puerto Rican Law Are Denied

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Lyvette Mercado Velez, a dietitian, entered into a distribution agreement with Insulet Corporation, a leading medical device manufacturer, to promote and sell diabetes treatment products and services in Puerto Rico. Shortly...more

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Cases to Watch: Gilead Life Sciences v. Superior Court

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The California Supreme Court granted review in Gilead Life Sciences v. Superior Court—a hopeful turn of events after lower courts issued decisions that resulted in an unprecedented expansion of negligence liability for...more

McDermott Will & Schulte

[Webinar] Contracting in Biotech and Pharmaceutical Manufacturing - March 31st, 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm CET

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Companies frequently encounter challenges in the manufacture and supply of their innovative products, in particular with respect to process development and production capacity. In our latest webinar, we review how key...more

Holland & Knight LLP

PREP Act: Liability Protection Is Available During COVID-19 Pandemic

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Issues relating to liability for pharmaceutical, personal protective equipment (PPE) and diagnostic test businesses as well as for physicians and healthcare personnel in the coronavirus (COVID-19) context remains a salient...more

Troutman Pepper Locke

HHS Issues Advisory Opinion Clarifying Prep Act Immunity

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In response to a wave of questions from organizations looking to contribute to the fight against COVID-19, HHS recently clarified the bounds of immunity under the Public Readiness and Emergency Preparedness (PREP) Act, which...more

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Countermeasures and Why They Matter for Liability During COVID-19

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Under the Public Readiness and Emergency Preparedness Act, the secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services can issue a declaration to provide immunity for individuals and entities from any liability arising...more

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