Delve into the intricate intersections of competition law within the life sciences sector. This resource offers expert insights and practical guidance to help you navigate regulatory challenges and maintain compliance. Stay ahead of developments in anti-competitive practices, merger controls, and market regulations impacting pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, and medical devices. Equip yourself with the essential tools to support your clients in thriving within a highly regulated environment.
The Council of the European Union has adopted a regulation on new genomic techniques (NGTs), establishing a framework aimed at supporting a more...
The Medical Device Coordination Group (MDCG) has published an updated version of its guidance on the classification of medical devices under...
The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has published UK Clinical Research Delivery programme key performance indicator (KPI) data to March...
Introduction to technology transfer agreements in the Life Sciences industryWhat is a technology transfer agreement?The term ‘technology transfer...
Regulation of cosmetic products in the UKThis Practice Note provides an overview of the UK regulatory framework for cosmetics. It sets out the legal...
Intellectual property protection for medical devicesChanges to intellectual property (IP) law from 1 January 2021Before discussing how intellectual...
Second and subsequent medical use patent claimsBackground to medical use claimsSecond (and subsequent) medical use patent claims are specific to the...
If a beneficiary signs a deed of disclaimer of their share of an estate and the estate pays their legal fees, will that count as a PET against their estate?A disclaimer is the refusal of a gift prior to acceptance. The refusal of the gift must take place before the beneficiary accepts any benefit
Contributory negligence in personal injury claimsContributory negligence is a partial defence which can lead to a discount in damages.Other defences may also be relevant. See Practice Notes: Did the claimant consent to the risk of injury? and Was the claimant involved in an illegal activity?If a
Glossary—Latin legal termsDespite attempts in recent years to simplify the language used in legal cases, there are still a number of Latin phrases commonly used in personal injury claims. The following Latin phrases are listed in alphabetical order:Latin
Template for regulatory references given by SMCR firms and disclosure requirements[Insert addressee details]Dear [insert name][It is our understanding that [insert name of prospective employee] [was an employee of yours between the dates of [insert dates as appropriate] OR is a current employee of
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