DEA enforcement actions: a year in review *

USA - January 25 2013
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) continued to be very active in 2012 with respect to enforcement actions against DEA registrants. While the…

Co-authors: D. Linden Barber.

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DEA notice of proposed rulemaking on the disposal of controlled substances *

USA - January 2 2013
On December 21, 2012, the United States Drug Enforcement Administration (“DEA”) published a notice of proposed rulemaking with new and revised regulations…

Co-authors: Christopher T. Dang, Lisa E. Davis.

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U.S. v. Caronia: Second Circuit holds that the First Amendment protects speech promoting off-label drug use *

USA - December 7 2012
In a 2-1 decision, the Second Circuit Court of Appeals recently vacated the criminal conviction of a pharmaceutical sales representative who marketed a narcolepsy drug for “off-label” uses, or uses of the drug that had not been approved by the Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”).

Co-authors: Leah M. McNeely .

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DEA revokes doctor's registration for misconduct and lack of state authority *

USA - June 29 2012
On June 15, 2012, the Drug Enforcement Administration (“DEA”) issued a Final Order in the Matter of Patrick K. Chau, M.D. (“Dr. Chau”).

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DEA issues six final orders *

USA - June 28 2012
On June 12, 2012, the Drug Enforcement Administration (“DEA”) issued six final orders involving administrative actions initiated by the Agency.

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