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Life Sciences Law360 provides breaking legal news and analysis on the pharmaceutical and medical device industry. Coverage includes high-stakes litigation and policy developments that affect life sciences companies, as well as licensing deals, mergers, and other corporate transactions.



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Latest News in Life Sciences

  • October 16, 2026

    2nd Circ. Denies Rehearing In Tylenol Autism Suits

    The Second Circuit on Friday denied a bid by Tylenol maker Kenvue and several retailers to reconsider its ruling that a district court improperly excluded expert testimony for plaintiffs who claim prenatal exposure to the over-the-counter pain reliever causes autism and ADHD.

  • October 16, 2026

    Suing The Trump Admin Can Have Massive Impact, Attys Say

    Lawyers representing clients against the federal government spoke Friday about the challenges and rewards of such litigation in the Trump era, with plaintiff-side powerhouse Elizabeth Cabraser pointing to the potential for massive impact, including one case in which she successfully got more than a billion dollars in grant funding reinstated.

  • October 16, 2026

    Device Co. Accused Of Shorting Co-Founder's Payments

    The co-founder of a company that sells medical devices told a Colorado state court Thursday that the company lowered the percentage he is owed of $7.7 million in outstanding receivables from a client without approval.

  • October 16, 2026

    Quarterly IPO Volume Fell Short Of Expectations Amid Delays

    Third-quarter capital markets activity in the U.S. proved to be robust with a solid string of initial public offerings, but capital markets attorneys say it did not fully meet expectations due to delays of notable IPOs caused by market uncertainty.

  • October 16, 2026

    FTC Wants More Info On $350M Surgical Supplies Deal

    The Federal Trade Commission has requested additional information about MiMedx Group Inc.'s planned $350 million purchase of Sanara MedTech Inc., a company that develops and commercializes products for use during surgery.

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  • Affordable Care Act
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  • Share buybacks and stock splits
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  • PROFILES
  • Personnel moves
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