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Legal Turmoil in the Pharmaceutical Industry: AbbVie, Purdue, and Beyond

Complex Discovery

Editor’s Note: In a legal confrontation that could significantly impact the pharmaceutical industry, AbbVie has petitioned the U.S. AbbVie vehemently denies wrongdoing and argues that the decision sets a dangerous precedent that could undermine attorney-client privilege across the board. has petitioned the U.S.

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CAFC Panel Splits on Reasonable Expectation of Success Analysis

IP Watchdog

Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit affirmed a district court’s final judgment that certain claims of several patents owned by Salix Pharmaceuticals for a drug used to treat irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and other ailments were invalid as obvious.

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The Ethics of Acceptance: Considering Gift-Giving in the Legal Technology Landscape

Complex Discovery

Learning from Other Industries The legal technology sector can draw valuable lessons from the pharmaceutical industry’s approach to managing gift-giving practices with medical professionals. The pharmaceutical industry has long grappled with similar ethical challenges and has developed robust systems to address them.

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The Final Verdict: Examining the Death Penalty in the United States and South Carolina

The Barrister

Its roots trace back to colonial times, reflecting a complex history intertwined with societal values, legal precedents, and ethical conundrums. However, in recent years, the state has struggled to obtain necessary drugs for lethal injection due to pharmaceutical companies refusing to supply them for execution. 9 III.B.