Expert Analysis

Cannabis, Psychedelics Boom Raises IP Hurdles

Recent data regarding patent filing activity and litigation in the cannabis and psychedelics markets indicates tha... (more story)

5 Practice Tips After DOJ's Healthcare Fraud Declination

In light of the U.S. Department of Justice's decision to not prosecute Campus Eye Management under the agency's ne... (more story)

FDA Closeout Letter Suggests Relaxing Stance On Wearables

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration's recent decision not to pursue enforcement action against Whoop's wearable ... (more story)

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Biosimilars Boast Big Savings But Face IP Risks, Report Says

There are no biosimilar drugs in development for 90% of biologic products set to lose their patent exclusivity by 2034, according to a report released Thursday by the Association for Accessible Medicines, whic... (more story)

FTC Chucks Biden-Era Health App Breach Notification Policy

The Federal Trade Commission, as part of its regulatory streamlining, has rescinded a Biden-era policy requiring health applications and smart devices that collect information to warn users when their medical ... (more story)

Biogen Must Face Pharmacies' MS Drug Monopoly Suit

An Illinois federal judge on Tuesday refused to dismiss Walgreens and Kroger's lawsuit accusing Biogen Inc. of illegally stifling competition for its multiple sclerosis drug Tecfidera, saying they've made suff... (more story)

Justices' Hikma Reasoning May Extend Well Beyond Pharma

The active steps framework announced by the U.S. Supreme Court in its Hikma v. Amarin decision, finding that Amarin failed to plausibly allege inducement of infringement, has the potential to reshape how court... (more story)

Prepping Health Businesses For Sale In A Data-Driven Market

In a thinner market for healthcare transactions, with both regulators and buyers using artificial intelligence to inspect data in great detail, the margin for error in sellers' financials and legal diligence h... (more story)

American Healthcare Buys $572M Senior Housing Portfolio

American Healthcare REIT Inc. has paid $572 million to Kensington Senior Living for six luxury senior housing communities that have 464 units in total, the clinical healthcare-focused real estate investment trust announced.

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11th Circ. Urged To Undo Trial Loss For Hospital Ratings Org

Florida federal court order requiring hospital ratings nonprofit Leapfrog to revoke poor safety grades it issued to five hospitals owned by Tenet Healthcare Corp. violated the First Amendment, Leapfrog told th... (more story)

Apple Watch Ban In Masimo ITC Patent Case Hits High Court

Apple Inc. has told the U.S. Supreme Court that the Federal Circuit improperly "lowered the bar" for meeting the U.S. International Trade Commission's domestic industry requirement in patent disputes, by affir... (more story)

Squires Grants 10 Patent Reviews, Rejects None

U.S. Patent and Trademark Office Director John Squires has instituted 10 more Patent Trial and Appeal Board petitions, largely in the pharmaceutical space.

Judge Won't Touch Verdict In Blood Collection Patent Case

A Delaware federal judge has denied a bid from medical equipment maker Kurin for a new trial after a jury found it owed Magnolia Medical $1.6 million for infringement of three patents covering blood culture co... (more story)

NJ Tech Chief Seeks To Avoid TikTok Depo In AG's Fraud Suit

New Jersey Chief Technology Officer Kevin Dehmer has asked a state court judge to block TikTok from deposing him in the attorney general's consumer fraud lawsuit, arguing that he has no firsthand knowledge of ... (more story)

Calif. Judge Hands Eli Lilly Mixed Bag In Compound Drug Suit

Eli Lilly failed to plausibly allege that a physician group and pharmacy conspired to falsely advertise compounded versions of its diabetes and weight loss drugs, but can continue with allegations they conspir... (more story)

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Insurer Wants Quick 8th Circ. 401(k) Forfeiture Suit Appeal

UnitedHealth Group asked a Minnesota federal court to allow a quick appeal of the court's June decision refusing to completely toss allegations that the company misallocated forfeitures from an employee 401(k)... (more story)

Dompé To Pay $32M Over Foundation Co-Pay Kickback Claims

The U.S. arm of Italian pharmaceutical company Dompé Farmaceutici SpA has agreed to pay $32 million to resolve allegations that it contributed funds to patient assistance foundations to induce purchases of its... (more story)

Catholic Charity Fights Bid To Toss Funding Cut Suit

A Catholic charity said its opposition to abortion and contraception led Michigan to unconstitutionally terminate its decade-long role as a state-designated service provider for women suffering from substance ... (more story)

Judge Finds No Standing To Block Ill. Aid-In-Dying Law

An Illinois federal judge on Thursday refused to block a new law from taking effect that allows patients with terminal illnesses to seek a doctor's assistance in ending their lives, ruling that a challenge bro... (more story)

Colo. Judge Asked To Sanction Hospital In Gender Care Suit

Transgender adolescent patients of Children's Hospital Colorado urged a state judge on Thursday to sanction the hospital for refusing to resume providing gender-affirming medical care for transgender youth pat... (more story)

$270M Medi-Cal False Claims Scheme Nets 30-Year Sentence

An Orange County man with multiple prior fraud convictions has been sentenced in California federal court to 30 years in prison for his role in a $270 million Medi-Cal prescription drug scam, which he orchestr... (more story)