Truthful off-label promotion isn't criminal, according to recent ruling *

USA - December 6 2012
On December 3, the US Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit vacated the criminal conviction of a pharmaceutical sales representative in United States v. Caronia.

Co-authors: Melissa Tearney, Julia R. Hesse, Christine G. Savage , Diana K. Lloyd.

$104 million whistleblower award could be an indication of things to come *

USA - October 17 2012
A recent $104 million whistleblower award indicates that government enforcement agencies are taking advantage of the substantial bounty provisions found in recent legislation in an effort to better discover and punish corporate fraud.

Co-authors: Michael T. Gass, Stuart M. Glass , Diana K. Lloyd.

FDA warning letter includes interpretive guidance for radioactive drug research committees *

USA - October 25 2011
A recent FDA Warning Letter clarifies existing procedural requirements imposed on RDRCs.

Co-authors: Charles J. Johnson, Thomas J. Murphy, Lee S. Feldman, Christine G. Savage , Diana K. Lloyd.

First settlement in New York “pay to play” pension cases is likely to change placement agent practices *

USA - May 22 2009
The role of private placement agents in public pension fund investment decisions is facing increasing scrutiny, with the SEC and Attorney General’s offices in at least 37 states examining the issue.

Co-authors: Michael T. Gass.