Podcast - Hot Topics in FDA Regulation: GLP-1s, LDTs, AI and More
Taking the Pulse, A Health Care and Life Sciences Video Podcast | Episode 231: Advancing the Life Sciences Industry with Kendalle O’Connell of MassBio
Compliance Program Effectiveness: Keep it Streamlined and Strategic
AGG Talks: Cross-Border Business Podcast - Episode 26: U.S. Enforcement Trends Targeting Foreign Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Manufacturers
Podcast — Drug Pricing: 2025 J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference Takeaways and Outlook
Prescribing GLP-1 Medications: Be Aware of Legal Limitations
Podcast — The Growth Rocketship: How BridgeBio’s Hub and Spoke Portfolio Strategy Set the Market for the Future of Biotech — Then, Now, and What’s Next?
Podcast — Drug Pricing: How Might the Trump Administration Transform FDA Enforcement Activities?
AI and Pharmacovigilance Under the FDA's New Emerging Drug Safety Technology Program – The Good Bot Podcast
Podcast — Drug Pricing: What’s in the New CMS Medicaid Final Rule?
Taking the Pulse, A Health Care and Life Sciences Video Podcast | Episode 217: Japanese Investment in North Carolina’s Life Sciences Industry with David Robinson of Maynard Nexsen
12 Days of Regulatory Insights: Day 3 - State AG Oversight in the Health Care Industry — Regulatory Oversight Podcast
Taking the Pulse, A Health Care and Life Sciences Video Podcast | Episode 216: Patient Advocacy and Healthcare Policy Change with Melissa Horn of the Arthritis Foundation
Taking the Pulse, A Health Care and Life Sciences Video Podcast | Episode 214: Pharma Manufacturing in North Carolina with Ed Hernandez of Eli Lilly
Podcast — Drug Pricing: Takeaways From the Chicago Medicaid Drug Rebate Program Summit
Taking the Pulse, A Health Care and Life Sciences Video Podcast | Episode 209: North Carolina’s Life Sciences Industry with Laura Gunter of NCLifeSci
Podcast — Drug Pricing: How the Demise of Chevron Deference and Other Litigation May Impact the Pharmaceutical Industry
Understanding Pharmacy Benefit Managers: The PBM Landscape Explained
False Claims Act Insights - Are All Healthcare “Kickbacks” Subject to FCA Liability?
Taking the Pulse, A Health Care and Life Sciences Video Podcast | Episode 204: Accelerating Life Sciences Startups with James Chappell of SCbio
The healthcare mergers and acquisitions (M&A) market began 2025 with a slower start than expected given the easing headwinds and building momentum at the end of last year, with the number of deals reported in Q1 lower than...more
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia issued Royal Decree number M/195 dated 03/09/1446H (corresponding to 03/03/2025G) (the “Royal Decree”), allowing foreign investment in retail pharmacies. This is a significant development as...more
The life sciences industry experienced a dynamic year in 2024. As the public markets gained traction, IPO activity and venture investment saw a resurgence, signaling renewed investor confidence and reflecting sustained...more
In honor of Rare Disease Day on February 28, 2025, we will publish a series of posts throughout the month on As Prescribed and Health Law Scan, focusing on issues impacting the rare disease community. The value of merger and...more
The outcome of the 2024 U.S. election had far-reaching implications for the global investment landscape, especially in the dynamic field of venture capital and early-stage investing. Speaking at the J.P. Morgan Healthcare...more
It should come as no surprise that venture capital (VC) investors are drilling down into startups building businesses with Artificial Intelligence (AI) at the core. New data from PitchBook actually shows that AI startups make...more
A few weeks ago, someone at a holiday party asked “Whitt, why doesn’t Budding Trends take on the weighty legal issues of the day and instead resort to cheap pop culture references and puns?” I thought about responding with a...more
The JP Morgan Healthcare Conference (“JPM”) “is the largest and most informative health care investment symposium in the industry which connects global industry leaders, emerging fast-growth companies, innovative technology...more
For publicly traded biotech companies, disclosing clinical trial data can be an exciting milestone as you build towards an exit or public offering—but disclosure is a double-edged sword....more
On December 30, 2024, the Massachusetts Legislature passed House No. 4653, “An Act Enhancing the Health Care Market Review Process.” This bill includes sweeping changes focused on increased regulatory oversight and healthcare...more
During this session, the panelists discussed notable developments within the life sciences industry with a specific focus on the GLP-1 drug market and its opportunities for improvement in patient satisfaction and dosage. They...more
The SEC has announced that it filed settled charges against Kiromic BioPharma and two of its executives for alleged failure to disclose in its public statements and filings, including in its public offering prospectus,...more
On this fourth episode of Ropes & Gray’s Health Care Transaction Laws Unwrapped podcast series, health care attorneys Ranee Adipat, Jenn Romig and Jaclyn Freshman discuss the latest updates to state health care transaction...more
The Servier case: The game isn’t over yet - The European Court of Justice recently issued seven judgments in the landmark "Servier" case, confirming the anticompetitive nature of "pay-for-delay" agreements between...more
On 19 September 2024, we were once again delighted to assemble hundreds of healthcare professionals, investors, and industry changemakers at The Langham in London for our annual Healthcare Private Equity (HPE) Europe...more
On September 11-12, we had the pleasure of attending the LSX World Congress USA in Boston, where leaders discussed the challenges and opportunities of M&A and partnerships in the pharmaceutical sector....more
Wilson Sonsini’s inaugural Biotech Summit will address topics of critical importance to Biotech and Biopharmaceutical companies, including early and late-stage venture financing, partnering strategies, current and future AI...more
Starting a company in the life sciences sector comes with its unique set of challenges and learning opportunities. From establishing a solid foundation built on a strong business case and clear legal documentation to...more
Deal volume across the healthcare industry generally appears to have steadied despite headwinds. The general sentiment is that buyers have adapted to the current interest rates and are gritting their teeth and pressing...more
During this session, the panelists discussed medical communications and market access with a particular focus on commercialization. The discussion focused on how firms are leveraging technology and AI to build brands, drive...more
During the session, the panelists discussed investment strategies in the Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) space, emphasizing factors like supply and demand dynamics, quality control, and the impact...more
During this session, the panelists discussed the current market outlook for CROs and the key differentiators making them attractive to private equity investors, such as therapeutic area (TA) specialization, their ability to...more
During this session, McDermott Partner Kristian Werling and Jeff Smith, a senior partner at McKinsey & Company, shared insights across the pharma and MedTech services industries, including key trends and opportunities shaping...more
During this session, the panelists discussed the role that SMOs and dedicated clinical trial sites (Site Platforms) play within the life sciences industry, what makes them attractive to investors, and the key criteria...more
The inaugural Pharma and MedTech Services Investment Summit brought together C-suite executives, senior private equity professionals, investment bankers and other industry leaders for a deep dive into the investment...more