Navigate through industry-specific terminology with ease. Our comprehensive glossary provides precise definitions and explanations of key terms commonly encountered in the dynamic field of life sciences. Designed for legal professionals, this topic ensures you have the linguistic clarity needed to handle complex cases and regulatory matters efficiently. Stay informed and articulate with this essential resource.
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has published two reports relating to the National Commission into the Regulation of...
The Irish Presidency of the Council of the EU has published its programme for 1 July 2026 to 31 December 2026, outlining its priorities and direction....
The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has published its response to consultation on changes to the statutory scheme controlling the cost of...
This week's edition of Life Sciences weekly highlights includes analysis by Bird & Bird of draft Article 6 Guidelines indicating how high-risk AI...
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...
What is the difference between an appeal and a review?What is an appeal?An appeal in insolvency proceedings is no different to an appeal in normal litigation. An appeal will be allowed only if the appeal court is satisfied that the decision of the lower court was 'wrong' or 'unjust because of a
Late payment penalties—inheritance taxWhile interest often accrues on overdue tax, the late payment of certain taxes may also attract a penalty. For information on the interest accruing on overdue tax, see Practice Notes: IHT—payment deadlines on death—Interest on IHT and Interest on late paid
Strike out—making an application to strike out a statement of caseA strike out order can be made either following an application by the parties or on the court's own initiative. This Practice Note deals with the scenario of the order being made following a party's application.Making an application
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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