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The European Parliament Adopts Position on the European Commission’s Proposal for the First Major Overhaul of the EU Medicines Regulatory Framework in 20 Years
In April 2023, we published an alert in relation to two European Commission legislative proposals: new Regulation 2023/0131 and new Directive 2023/0132, to replace the current EU regulatory framework for all medicines (including those for rare diseases and children)….By: Goodwin
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Chicago Jury Returns $45M Plaintiffs Verdict in Talc Trial
Court: Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois – On April 19, a Chicago jury ordered Johnson & Johnson to pay $45 million to the family of a Cook County woman named Theresa Garcia who died from mesothelioma, allegedly caused by exposure to asbestos in various talc powder products….By: Goldberg Segalla
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Florida Jury Returns Defense Verdict in Ovarian Cancer Trial
Court: United States District Court, Middle District of Florida – On Thursday April 18, a Florida jury found the talcum powder in Johnson & Johnson’s baby powder product did not cause the ovarian cancer of deceased Sarasota County resident Patricia Matthey….By: Goldberg Segalla
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South Texas Oncology and Hematology Experiences Data Breach Following Cyberattack
On April 22, 2023, South Texas Oncology and Hematology (“STOH”) filed a notice of data breach with the Attorney General of Texas after discovering that a recent cyberattack compromised patients’ confidential information. In this notice, STOH explains that the incident resulted in an unauthorized party being able to access consumers’ sensitive information, which includes their…
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Valley Mountain Regional Center Announces July 2023 Data Breach Affecting Patients’ SSNs
On April 19, 2024, Valley Mountain Regional Center (“VRMC”) filed a notice of data breach with the Attorney General of Montana after discovering that an unauthorized party was able to access information stored on the company’s computer network. In this notice, VRMC explains that the incident resulted in an unauthorized party being able to access…
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Middle East Crisis: Israel Will Expand Civilian ‘Safe Zone’ if It Invades Crowded Gazan City, Official Says
Israel has said it plans to target Hamas fighters in Rafah, where a million civilians have sought shelter, an invasion the U.S. has warned against.
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Trapped and Starving, 2 Families in Gaza Try to Keep Their Children Alive
The United Nations says famine is likely to set in by May. For those living under Israel’s attacks and a crippling blockade, every day is a race against time.
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Court in Russia Rejects Evan Gershkovich’s Appeal Against Detention
Evan Gershkovich, a Wall Street Journal reporter, has been held for more than a year, awaiting trial on spying charges that he, his publisher and the United States vehemently reject.
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Myanmar’s Young Rebels Find the Bright Sides to an Internet Blackout
Even through the Myanmar army’s communications blackout, residents of a conflict zone find moments of grace, and occasional connectivity, away from the battlefield.
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New Meloni Law in Italy May Embolden Anti-Abortion Activists
The measure, largely restating existing law, shows the prime minister’s skill at reassuring her right-wing base without sacrificing her increasingly mainstream image.
