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Supreme Court Rules on Generic Drug Labeling Preemption

On June 23, 2011, the Supreme Court rendered its decision in Pliva, Inc. v. Mensing holding that FDA regulations governing generic drug products directly conflict with and preempt state laws that would require generic…

FTC Releases Final Statement of Policy Regarding Communications in Connection with the Collection of Decedents' Debts

The FTC’s final Statement of Policy Regarding Communications in Connection with the Collection of Decedents’ Debts was published on July 27, 2011 in the Federal Register . The policy statement clarifies that the agency…

Avoiding Trouble When Adding an App to the Business Model

The rise of smartphones, wifi hotspots, and high-speed data networks has spurred new technology-based business models and the exponential growth of consumer information online. Chief among new technologies, the use of…

CPSC Announces New Hire as Director of Compliance

The Consumer Product Safety Commission ("CPSC") has hired Andrew Kameros as Assistant Executive Director of Compliance and Field Operation, the office that oversees product safety recalls and plays a significant role…

What You Need to Know About the Law Relating to the Marketing of Dietary Supplements in the U.S., the EU and China

Consumers around the world are increasing their use of dietary supplements. In the United States alone, consumers spend almost $27 billion per year on dietary supplements, and the EU and China are also rapidly…