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Tillis Tells Judiciary Committee That Hyper-Focus on Patents Has Led to Lack of Progress on Drug Pricing

IP Watchdog

Three of the five witnesses who testified pushed for various legislative and agency actions they claimed would help, while two of the witnesses said the patent system is working and that major changes like the ones proposed would gravely hinder incentives for innovation.

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The Judge's Factfinding Rule (In Jury Trials)

Evidence at Trial

Examples of preliminary facts include the qualification of a witness, the existence of a privilege, and the admission of evidence. The plaintiff wishes to call a witness who will testify that the light was indeed red. The preliminary fact is whether the witness is qualified to testify. Merrell Dow Pharmaceuticals, Inc. ,

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Exposure Lawsuits: Trends, Challenges, Future Implications

CaseFox

Exposure lawsuits, a legal avenue that addresses harm resulting from exposure to hazardous substances or conditions, have witnessed a dynamic evolution over the years. From the traditional focus on environmental and occupational hazards to the exploration of new frontiers in pharmaceuticals and consumer products.

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Moneyballing Testimony: A Field Guide to Deposition Gorillas

The Cloud Court Blog

Not only as the taking and defending attorney, but also as a witness and as a client. On the flip side, I’d hear from a dejected corporate witness that thought things had gone horribly awry, only to read the transcript and conclude: “Hey, not so bad!” Over the years I’ve attended a lot of depositions. Sometimes they were right.

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Strobel v. Johnson & Johnson: Got a Hearsay Problem? Don't Give Up.

Evidence at Trial

This is the witness who says, "I just came from outside and it’s raining." If the witness is believed, the fact it is raining is conclusively true. Section 411 says that except where a statute may require additional evidence, direct evidence from just one witness may be sufficient. The witness may say, "I saw Ms.

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Pharma Companies Agree to Ulcer-Inducing Settlement Over Zantac

Practice of Law

All of these are major pharmaceutical companies with extensive histories and significant roles in the development, manufacturing, and distribution of medications – and one in particular: ranitidine. But the Delaware judge did not dismiss the suits, ruling that expert witnesses can testify that the drug may cause cancer. state courts.

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Federal Rule of Evidence 702: A Useful Rule (When It's Followed)

Evidence at Trial

Merrell Dow Pharmaceuticals, Inc. They and their parents sued Merrell Dow Pharmaceuticals, Inc. The trial court granted summary judgment because the petitioners' expert witness opinions failed to meet the then-required standard that scientific evidence be "general[ly] accept[ed] in the field to which it belongs" to be admissible.