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FDA’s Changes to Medical Device Approval Not Extended to Prescription Drugs

Although the FDA has announced that it is reconsidering and overhauling its current expedited approval process for medical devices, the agency has not made any similar announcements regarding updates on its drug approval process.

By Whitney J. Butcher

/ 10 Dec 2018

Judgment Against Monsanto Weed-Killer Affirmed, Though Punitive Damages Award Reduced

A California Superior Court judge affirmed the judgment for Plaintiff Dewayne Johnson against Defendant Monsanto. This comes after a trial, which alleges Johnson's cancer was caused by years of exposure to Monsanto’s glyphosate-based weed-killer.

By Whitney J. Butcher

/ 7 Dec 2018

FDA Overhauls Medical Device Approval Process

The FDA has announced that it is overhauling its system for approving medical devices.

By Whitney J. Butcher

/ 3 Dec 2018

FDA Approves Controversial New Opiate

In a press release earlier this month, the FDA announced that it had voted 10-3 that they would push forward a contentious new pharmaceutical into the market despite warnings from Senators, NGOs and fellow FDA members. The new opiate, Dsuvia, is 10 times stronger than…

By Whitney J. Butcher

/ 19 Nov 2018

Bird Scooters Storm the Country

In early July 2018, Bird, an electric scooter company, released 150 scooters in Raleigh, North Carolina, for public transportation use. City goers and city officials have voiced concerns regarding the safety and storage of the scooters.

By Whitney J. Butcher

/ 14 Nov 2018

Stryker to Settle Hundreds of Hip Replacement Lawsuits

A group of law firms leading the mass litigation on the LFIT Cobalt Chromium V40 Femoral Heads has announced a confidential settlement of hundreds of consolidated cases for the recalled metal hip parts.

By Whitney J. Butcher

/ 12 Nov 2018

Think there are too many lawsuits? Think again.

The phrases “tort reform” and “frivolous lawsuits” are commonplace in today’s society. Everyone seems to have an opinion about ambulance chasers and lawyers being just out for money. But how accurate is this?

By Whitney J. Butcher

/ 17 Oct 2018

Hernia Mesh Lawsuits Mounting

Although roughly half a million people a year undergo hernia repair surgery, there have been a significant number of cases that have resulted in complications in the last several years.

By Whitney J. Butcher

/ 1 Oct 2018

Valsartan Recalled Over Potential to Cause Cancer

Valsartan is a prescription medication used for the treatment of high blood pressure and congestive heart failure. On July 13, 2018, the FDA issued a recall when it was discovered that the medication contained NDMA, a carcinogenic and liver-damaging impurity.

By Whitney J. Butcher

/ 25 Sep 2018

Valsartan Recalled Over Potential to Cause Cancer

Hurricane Florence Rattles North Carolina

Based out of North Carolina, our staff and offices have been impacted by the massive storm that came ashore in Wilmington on Friday, September 14. Our hearts go out to all the other individuals and businesses in the Carolinas that have been impacted.

By Whitney J. Butcher

/ 17 Sep 2018

Hurricane Florence Rattles North Carolina