By Ricardo Carvajal – FDA’s approach to regulation of nanotechnology has remained essentially unchanged since the issuance of the agency’s Nanotechnology Task Force Report in 2007. In that report, which was endorsed by then-Commissioner von Eschenbach, FDA declined to adopt a formal definition of nanotechnology, …
Yep, it’s been three years since we started FDA Law Blog. And that means it’s time again to take a minute from blogging on FDA issues to pat ourselves on the back. It’s been a banner year for us. We recently topped 800 posts (almost …
For heavily-regulated companies, such as those regulated by the Food and Drug Administration, it is common for companies to seek advice from in-house and outside counsel regarding whether proposed conduct would violate the law. It has become increasingly popular for federal prosecutors to target the …
By Ricardo Carvajal – According to a press release issued by Senator Mark Pryor's office, Senator Pryor (D-AR) has teamed up with Senator Benjamin Cardin (D-MD) to introduce the Nanotechnology Safety Act of 2010. The bill, introduced on January 21, 2010 as S. 2942, is …
Our colleague and friend, Stephen H. McNamara passed away on December 28, 2009 of complications from cancer at the age of 66. Steve is survived by Caroline, his wife of 43 years, and his children, Matthew (Veronica) McNamara, and Deborah (Nicholas) Hutchins and six grandchildren. Steve was …
By Michelle L. Butler – The Consumer Product Safety Commission (“CPSC” or “Commission”) has now voted to lift the stay of the testing and certification requirements for certain products and extend the stay for others. The Commission issued a press release last Friday regarding the decision, …
By Michelle L. Butler – On December 16, 2009, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (“CPSC” or “Commission”) posted on its website a draft Federal Register notice that would announce the Commission’s decision to revise the terms of its stay of enforcement of certain testing and …
By William T. Koustas – We previously reported that the United States District Court for the District of Columbia ruled in favor of the American Bar Association and prevented the Federal Trade Commission ("FTC") from enforcing its Red Flags Rule (“the Rule”) on attorneys. On …
Thanks to our faithful readers, we made the list for the Third Annual ABA Journal Blawg 100. One of our readers, an FDA official, said that “there is no one within the agency that does what this blog provides.” We are humbled by this honor and hope …
Hyman, Phelps & McNamara, P.C. is very pleased to announce that J.P. Ellison and Kurt R. Karst have been named Directors of the firm. Mr. Ellison works primarily on civil and criminal litigation matters, including pre litigation enforcement matters likely to lead to litigation. Mr. …
By Michelle L. Butler – Yesterday, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (“CPSC” or “Commission”) held a public hearing on the draft guidance document proposed by the Commission staff regarding “Testing and Certification Requirements Under the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008.” The hearing was conducted …
By Anne Marie Murphy – The Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 (“CPSIA”) made significant changes to the laws enforced by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (“CPSC”). CPSIA Section 102 amended the Consumer Product Safety Act (“CPSA”) to require that manufacturers certify that their …
By William T. Koustas – On October 29, 2009, Judge Walton of the United States District Court for the District of Columbia ruled for the American Bar Association (“ABA”) and prevented the controversial Red Flags Rule (“the Rule”) from being enforced on November 1, 2009 …
By Ricardo Carvajal & Susan J. Matthees – When the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) sought comments in 2008 on proposed revisions to its Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising, we noted that endorsers (including expert endorsers and celebrities) and bloggers should beware. …
FDA Law Blog and Hyman, Phelps & McNamara, P.C. wish to congratulate Olsson Frank Weeda Terman Bode Matz PC on celebrating their 30th Anniversary as a food and drug law firm. Let us say, you’ve aged extremely well! We wish you much success over the …
