Biotech Fundraising A Good Sign For Public Markets
At the start of what many healthcare attorneys hope will be a busy year, public biotechs are raising cash, signaling a thawing public market and potentially fertile ground for IPOs.
Meet The Fed. Judge Overseeing Social Media Addiction MDL
U.S. District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers, who is presiding over a historic case against social media platforms, is known as a well-prepared jurist with a long track record in high-stakes litigation involving tech giants like Apple Inc.
Record FCA Haul Sends 'Loud' Message On Federal Priorities
Aggressive enforcement by President Donald Trump's administration and the qui tam bar's success prosecuting fraud even without government intervention helped fuel the explosion in recoveries under the False Claims Act last year, experts say.
Biotech Fundraising A Good Sign For Public Markets
At the start of what many healthcare attorneys hope will be a busy year, public biotechs are raising cash, signaling a thawing public market and potentially fertile ground for IPOs.
Meet The Fed. Judge Overseeing Social Media Addiction MDL
U.S. District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers, who is presiding over a historic case against social media platforms, is known as a well-prepared jurist with a long track record in high-stakes litigation involving tech giants like Apple Inc.
Record FCA Haul Sends 'Loud' Message On Federal Priorities
Aggressive enforcement by President Donald Trump's administration and the qui tam bar's success prosecuting fraud even without government intervention helped fuel the explosion in recoveries under the False Claims Act last year, experts say.
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ArentFox Schiff LLP on Wednesday announced the launch of a group geared toward advising companies focused on advancing wellness, preventive health care and the longevity of life.
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