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Picture this: You’ve just been retained by a new client who has been named as a defendant in a complex commercial litigation. While the client has solid grounds to be dismissed from the case at an early stage via a dispositive motion, the client is also facing cost constraints. This forces you to get creative…

CryptoLink is a compilation of news stories published by outside organizations. Akin aggregates the stories, but the information contained in them does not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of the firm. Akin’s February CryptoLink update includes developments and events that occurred between January 2024 and February 2024….By: Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

Artificial intelligence or AI isn’t going anywhere, and the FDA is the latest agency to recognize its potential to revolutionize healthcare by advancing medical product development, improving patient care, and expanding the capabilities of healthcare practitioners in its new paper, “Artificial Intelligence and Medical Products: How CBER, CDER, CDRH, and OCP are Working Together.”…By: Nelson…

Quite understandably, the passing of the AI Act this week by the European Parliament received a great deal of attention, as it represents a significant step forward in developing a legal framework for artificial intelligence (AI)….By: Williams Mullen

Welcome to Vital Signs, a curated compilation of the latest legal and regulatory developments in digital health. Our lead article reports on HHS’ recent final rule on the confidentiality of substance use disorder patient records. Don’t miss the numerous U.S.-based updates on cybersecurity, tracking technologies, FDA guidance, and DOJ activities, among others. In our Global…

Supreme Court of New York, New York County (NYCAL) – In this asbestos action, plaintiff Thomas Bassier alleged that he suffered injury as a result of exposure to asbestos-containing products manufactured by various companies during his time employed as an electrician. In response, one of the defendants, Burnham, LLC, filed a motion for summary judgment…

Plaintiff Marvin Evans was diagnosed with lung cancer in September 2022. Subsequently, the plaintiff sued a number of defendants in the Civil District Court for Orleans Parish, alleging that his lung cancer was caused by exposure to asbestos during his employment as a boilermaker with various companies between 1969 and 1980. The case was eventually…

When dealing with the complexities of medical malpractice, particularly negligence in behavioral health facilities, it is essential to understand your rights and how to enforce them. These frequently asked questions aim to clarify some of the common questions we are asked by clients….By: Morris James LLP