News You Can Use: Voir Dire for Drug and Device Products Cases
The folks at the Drug and Device Law blog share their insights into how lawyers must take the negative press constantly swirling around the FDA into account while engaged in jury selection. They also welcome your suggestions.
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MEDICAL MALPRACTICE PREMIUMS DOWN NATIONWIDE-Renal and Urology News reports that premiums have stabilized for most physicians, and that over 40% actually paid lower premiums over the last year. The report was based on a survey conducted by Medical Liability Monitor, which looked at three subspecialties: internists, general surgeons and OB/GYNS. WASHINGTON SHINES LIGHT ON COZINESS BETWEEN [...]
NEWS FLASH! FDA Involved in a Positive News Story!
According to today’s U.S. News & World Report, the FDA has approved the first human trial using embryonic stem cells. A California company, Geron Corp., will implant the stem cells in paraplegics. The hope is to ultimately be able to restore permanent organ and tissue function, the company’s president said.