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Unplugged How a Digital Detox Revolutionized My Lifestyle
In a world where technology rules our every move, it’s becoming increasingly difficult to disconnect and truly be present in the moment. We’re constantly bombarded with notifications, emails, and social media updates, making it nearly impossible to escape the digital world. But what if I told you that a simple digital detox could revolutionize your…
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Designating a Platform Technology: FDA’s Long-Awaited Draft Guidance
In newly released Draft Guidance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) entitled, Platform Technology Designation Program for Drug Development, the FDA addresses its new designation program for platform technologies, which is intended to bring efficiencies to drug development, manufacturing, and review processes for applications that incorporate designated platform technologies….By: Goodwin
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Brazil Passes ‘Legal Framework for Games’ Legislation
In early May, Brazil’s Law No. 14,852/2024 (the “Legal Framework for Games” or the “Framework”) was published. Originating as Bill No. 2796/2021, the legislation provides the necessary legal framework for the burgeoning Brazilian gaming market, and offers incentives to national companies in the gaming industry….By: Mayer Brown
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Court Rules in Favor of Manufacturers in 340B Drug Shipment Case
On May 21, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit upheld the right of pharmaceutical manufacturers to place at least some restrictions on the shipment of 340B drugs to contract pharmacies of 340B covered entities. The decision, in Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation v. Johnson, echoed a similar decision by another appeals court in…
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US House of Representatives Passes Financial Innovation and Technology for the 21st Century Act
FIT21 would provide regulatory certainty for the US digital asset ecosystem, balancing support for innovation with consumer protection….By: Latham & Watkins LLP
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Navigating Embryos, Eggs & Sperm in Divorce
With the societal trend of people delaying marriage and parenthood, and the vast expansion of technology in family planning, many are choosing to freeze their own eggs or sperm, make embryos with their spouse, or receive genetic material from a donor….By: Vaysman Legal
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Getting Help for the Painful Truths about Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
Oftentimes, injuries are a result of construction accidents, car crashes, and/or slip and falls, and these injuries can include fractures, broken bones, and sprains, among others. Unfortunately, not everyone has the same path to healing from their injuries….By: Stark & Stark
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Laborers Local No. 754 Announces Data Breach Following Apparent Cyberattack
On May 22, 2024, Laborers Local No. 754 Joint Benefit Funds (“Laborers Funds”) filed a notice of data breach with the Attorney General of Vermont after confirming an attempted cyberattack. In this notice, Laborers Funds explains that the incident may have resulted in an unauthorized party being able to access consumers’ sensitive information, which includes…
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Under Pressure, Biden Allows Ukraine to Use U.S. Weapons to Strike Inside Russia
White House officials said the president’s major policy shift extended only to what they characterized as acts of self-defense so that Ukraine could protect Kharkiv, its second-largest city.
