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), the Medical Research Council and Office for Life Sciences have launched a £20 million...
The European Medicines Agency (EMA) has published a guideline on evaluating drug interactions in the gastrointestinal tract which is open to public...
This week's edition of Life Sciences weekly highlights includes news that the MHRA published recommendations for a future regulatory framework for...
The Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has confirmed that it will transition to the Information Commission on 30 September 2026, following...
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
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
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
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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