I am so happy to be here. For those of you who watched the live version of last week’s Monitor Monday, I suffered a seizure during my segment. I am so thankful to Dr. Hirsh for recognizing the signs and
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NYDFS Highlights Strategies to Combat AI Cybersecurity Risks
The increased use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the banking, insurance, and financial services industries has led the New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS or Department) to publish an Industry Letter on October 16, 2024, that highlights cybersecurity…
Will the Trump Labor Department Continue the Current Sharp Focus on the Healthcare Industry?
In less than two months, Donald Trump will be sworn in as the 47th President of the United States. President-elect Trump has already announced that he will nominate Republican Congresswoman Lori Chavez-DeRemer as his pick to serve as the next Secretary…
California Board of Pharmacy Proposes Amended Regulation Governing Pharmacy Business Discontinuations
On November 15, 2024, the California Board of Pharmacy issued a public notice of its intent to modify Cal. Code Regs. tit. 16 § 1708.2, which governs the discontinuation of pharmacy businesses in California. The regulation currently states:
“Any permit…
What Pharma Services Investors Should Know About Government Regulations, With Clint Narver
As the pharma services sector grows, regulators at the Department of Justice and Food and Drug Administration are putting everything from clinical trials to site management under the microscope.
McGuireWoods partner Clint Narver speaks from experience: He joined the…
New statutory tort for serious invasions of privacy (Cth).
This material is drawn from a note by the NSW Crown Solicitor’s Office (Link to CSO).
With the passage of the Privacy and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2024 (Cth), a new statutory tort for serious invasions of privacy will…
Two Rabies Deaths: Two More Reminders of Important Issues
While rabies kills approximately 50,000 people a year globally, there’s no reason anyone should die from rabies in places where people have access to a well developed public health system. Rabies is almost invariably fatal, but is also almost entirely…
La mission de l’auditeur de durabilité : un éclairage bienvenu de la part de la Haute Autorité de l’Audit, à l’heure des premiers rapports de durabilité
La Haute autorité de l’audit (« H2A ») a publié début octobre des lignes directrices à destination des futurs auditeurs de durabilité français. Elles définissent et précisent les attendus dans l’exercice de leur mission de certification auprès des entités assujetties à la…
Leptospirosis Vaccination in Dogs: Core or Not Core?
Recently, the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) designated leptospirosis vaccination to be a “core” vaccination in dogs. That means it’s recommended for all dogs. I’ve had a lot of veterinarians asking questions about this, since traditionally leptospirosis vaccination has…
Medical devices: European Commission issues Q&A on the obligation to notify supply interruptions and discontinuations
The European Commission (‘Commission’) has published a Questions & Answers (‘Q&A’) document on the new obligation to notify interruptions or discontinuations of the supply of medical devices under the Medical Devices Regulation (Regulation (EU) 2017/745, ‘MDR’) and the In Vitro…