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Cases to Watch: Gilead Life Sciences v. Superior Court

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The California Supreme Court granted review in Gilead Life Sciences v. Superior Court—a hopeful turn of events after lower courts issued decisions that resulted in an unprecedented expansion of negligence liability for...more

Jones Day

California Supreme Court Will Review Novel Negligence Theory for Pharmaceutical Manufacturers

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The Situation: The California Supreme Court recently granted review of a California Court of Appeal decision, Gilead Life Sciences, Inc. v. The Superior Court of the City and County of San Francisco, that made waves in the...more

Perkins Coie

Expansion of Hospital Tort Liability in Washington

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The Washington State Supreme Court significantly expanded the scope of potential hospital tort liability for the allegedly negligent actions of nonemployee, independently contracted emergency room service physicians, and...more

Stikeman Elliott LLP

Palmer v. Teva Canada Ltd.: Court of Appeal Confirms No Compensation for Risk “In the Air”

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In Palmer v. Teva Canada Limited, the Ontario Court of Appeal upheld the lower court’s decision to deny certification of a proposed product liability class action seeking damages for the alleged increased risk of being...more

Console and Associates, P.C.

Several Manufacturers of SSRI Antidepressants Add Warnings of Postpartum Hemorrhaging

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Depression during pregnancy, or prepartum depression, is a common condition that an estimated ten percent of women in the United States experience. The development of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (“SSRI”) offered...more

Rothwell, Figg, Ernst & Manbeck, P.C.

[Webinar] Artificial Intelligence Litigation Risks for the Medical Technology Industry - August 29th, 2:00 pm ET

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Partners Jenny Colgate and Jennifer Maisel will present a webinar titled "Artificial Intelligence Litigation Risks for the Medical Technology Industry" for Medmarc, the leading expert in the products liability risks facing...more

Console and Associates, P.C.

Patients’ Legal Options After Experiencing IVF Malpractice or Other Forms of Fertility Clinic Negligence

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Undergoing fertility treatment is an emotional journey. And between the invasive procedures and medications, Assisted Reproductive Technologies can take a tremendous toll on a family, even when things go as planned. However,...more

Harris Beach PLLC

Medical and Life Sciences: Year in Review 2022

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From pharmaceuticals to toothpaste, preemption to public health, New York state and federal courts issued decisions in 2022 that further shaped the landscape in the medical and life sciences legal world. To prepare the best...more

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Blakes Continuity Podcast: Life Sciences: Liability and Immunity During COVID-19

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Businesses in the life sciences industry are rightfully concerned about potential negligence claims during COVID-19. Will courts provide immunity or forgiveness? To learn more about how businesses can mitigate the risks,...more

Foley Hoag LLP

Product Liability Update: October 2018

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First Circuit Holds Personal Jurisdiction Over Foreign Software Services Provider On Claim Arising Under Federal Law Satisfies Fifth Amendment Due Process’ Minimum Contacts Requirement Because Defendant Knowingly Conducted...more

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