By Kat Black | June 11, 2024
A $700 million settlement reached by Johnson & Johnson with attorneys general from 43 states prohibits the pharmaceutical company from manufacturing, selling or distributing its talcum-based body powder products, which are known to increase the risk for cancer, in the United States.
By Marianna Wharry | June 4, 2024
"We will continue to pursue legal action against those who provide potentially unsafe and ineffective compounded 'semaglutide' products and knowingly deceive patients who are seeking treatment, thereby eroding public trust in the safety of FDA-approved medicines," said Doug Langa, executive vice president, North America operations and president of Novo Nordisk.
The Legal Intelligencer | News
By Amanda Bronstad | April 8, 2024
Sarah Foster, of Schlesinger Law Offices in Fort Lauderdale, continued to insist she and others were excluded from the Ozempic leadership process, noting the last-minute addition of two lawyers to the proposed team.
By Charles Toutant | February 9, 2024
A court can award actual damages of at least $1,000 for each violation, punitive damages for reckless or willful disregard of the law, and attorney fees and litigation costs.
By Lisa Willis | August 4, 2023
"This may turn into one of the most significant cases in recent history," attorney Benjamin J. Widlanski said.
The Legal Intelligencer | Analysis
By Amanda O'Brien | April 17, 2023
Local firms are preparing for an approaching wave of regulation and scrutiny by both federal and state governments. Pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) and the Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act of 2022 (MoCRA) are under the spotlight.
By Michael A. Mora | March 9, 2023
"When you see a judgment like this one for $131 million, that's really meaningful and in some respects, it is as powerful or nearly as powerful as criminal prosecution," said Jason Mehta, a partner at Foley & Lardner and an expert not involved in the matter.
By Michael A. Mora | March 8, 2023
"No one should be subjected to this unreasonable risk of harm just by getting products they need on a daily basis," said Ryan Yaffa, who is among the attorneys who represent the plaintiff.
By Jim Saunders | January 13, 2023
Working with insurers and other health plans, pharmacy benefit managers play key roles such as negotiating with drug manufacturers, paying claims and building pharmacy networks.
By Michael A. Mora | December 30, 2022
"Our strategy is to send a message to other insurance companies that they have an obligation to pay under those statutes," said Steven Adler, a partner at Mandelbaum Barrett.
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