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High Court's Hikma Decision Reshapes 'Skinny Label' Suits

The U.S. Supreme Court's decision in Hikma v. Amarin marks a significant victory for generic drug manufacturers, b... (more story)

Brain Computer Interfaces Boot Up Multipronged Legal Issues

As neurotechnology companies begin to conduct human clinical trials for brain computer interfaces, attorneys shoul... (more story)

Turning To The Courts When PBM Reform Falls Short

The effectiveness of state laws intended to regulate pharmacy benefit managers remains uncertain, but litigation —... (more story)

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McKesson, Rite Aid Trust Clash Over Ch. 11 Claims Transfer

McKesson locked horns Tuesday in New Jersey bankruptcy court with a trust created by Rite Aid's first Chapter 11 plan over whether the medication supplier must hand over antitrust claims against pharmaceutical companies.

The Law360 400: A Look At The Top 100 Firms

The race to build the legal industry's largest law firm accelerated in 2025, with major firms leaning on mergers, lateral hiring and strategic expansion to climb the ranks of the Law360 400.

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Novanta Buys Riverpoint In $1.45B Deal Steered By 3 Firms

Medical technology provider Novanta Inc., advised by Ropes & Gray LLP and King & Spalding LLP, on Tuesday announced plans to acquire medical device maker Riverpoint Medical, led by Goodwin Procter LLP, from pr... (more story)

Texas Ex-Hospital Owner Opposes Ch. 7 Conversion Bid

Texas' bankrupt former hospital owner Sherman/Grayson Hospital LLC said that professional fees have been paid, monthly operating reports filed and other steps taken that should prevent its Chapter 11 case from... (more story)

Fed. Circ. Backs Melinta Patent Win In Injections Case

Nexus Pharmaceuticals lost its appeal of an Illinois federal judge's finding that it infringed a pair of patents relating to a line of injections that treat infections, after the Federal Circuit on Friday shot... (more story)

Fed. Circ. Invalidates Spinal Implant Patent Claims

The Federal Circuit on Thursday invalidated patent claims covering parts used to make expandable implant devices in spinal fusion surgeries that were the basis of a $9.5 million jury verdict against Life Spine... (more story)

GAO Finds Incomplete Data Over DOD's Civilian Medical Ties

The U.S. Government Accountability Office said Thursday that the U.S. Department of Defense's health agency hasn't sufficiently kept track of DOD partnerships with civilian medical facilities, thus impairing i... (more story)

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Morrison Foerster Brings On Sidley Patent Litigation Duo

A pair of Sidley Austin LLP patent and trade secrets litigators, including the firm's co-leader of its global intellectual property practice, have departed for Morrison Foerster LLP, according to an announcement made Tuesday.

3 Takeaways From Clover's Win In MA Star Rating Challenge

Clover Insurance set out to improve what it called a too-low 'star' rating for its Medicare Advantage plans. A ruling from a Georgia federal judge could help rewrite the rules on how federal Medicare officials... (more story)

BioTech Co. Hit Investor Suit Over Cancer Test Trial Miss

Biotechnology company Grail Inc. was hit with a proposed investor class action alleging that it misled investors about the likelihood its cancer screening blood test would demonstrate effectiveness in a clinic... (more story)

Health Tech Exec Defends $430K Wage Suit

A former healthcare data platform chief strategy officer urged a North Carolina federal court to keep his $430,000 wage and commissions suit intact, arguing he has alleged enough ties to keep the case in the s... (more story)

Eli Lilly Conspiracy Claim In Compound Drug Row Challenged

A California federal court should toss part of Eli Lilly's third attempt at allegations that a telehealth company, provider group and a now-shuttered pharmacy conspired to falsely advertise compounded versions... (more story)

Parker Hudson Adds Firm Owner To Healthcare Team

Parker Hudson Rainer & Dobbs LLP has added the owner of the Granade Law Firm LLC to its Atlanta office, bolstering the firm's healthcare and technology practices.

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Houston Hospital System Settles Retirement Fee, Fund Fight

A Texas hospital system agreed to settle a proposed class action from ex-workers alleging the healthcare nonprofit failed to curb excessive recordkeeping fees and remove underperforming funds from its $2.8 bil... (more story)

Novartis, AbbVie Lose Bid To Halt Wash. 340B Pharmacy Law

A Washington federal judge declined Tuesday to block a state law passed to protect prescription drug access for low-income and uninsured patients, rejecting arguments from AbbVie and Novartis that the new meas... (more story)

Trans Care In Court: 7th Circ. Appeal, Atty Discipline And More

Law360 Healthcare Authority looks at an emergency request related to the American Academy of Pediatrics, a Rhode Island judge's referral of Justice Department attorneys to a disciplinary committee, and other t... (more story)

Calif. Judge Blocks DOJ's Bid For Trans Patients' Medical Info

A California federal judge ordered Stanford Medicine hospital not to disclose medical information belonging to trans adolescents who received gender-related care in response to a Texas grand jury subpoena, and... (more story)

Eli Lilly Wins Order Halting Alleged Trulicity Fraud

A Florida federal judge signed off Tuesday on a preliminary injunction pausing a prescription cost share program purportedly for Church of God in Christ members that pharmaceutical giant Eli Lilly and Co. says... (more story)

4th Circ. Lets Hartford Unit Off The Hook For Drug Test Fight

A Hartford unit doesn't owe coverage to a drug testing company accused of reporting false positive drug tests due to substandard quality control, the Fourth Circuit ruled Tuesday, saying the suit is related to... (more story)