FTC issues advisory opinion approving drug shortage initiative *

USA - August 14 2012
On 8 August 2012, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued an advisory letter concluding that an initiative proposed by the Generic Pharmaceutical Association (GPhA) to address drug shortages is unlikely to harm competition.

Co-authors: Leigh L. Oliver, William H. Rawson , Robert F. Leibenluft, Eric Stock.

Third Circuit rules in favor of FTC view on pharmaceutical patent settlements: next stop, Supreme Court? *

USA - July 19 2012
On 16 July 2012, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit issued a decision holding that pharmaceutical patent settlements that restrict generic entry and contain a payment to the generic company are presumptively unlawful under the antitrust laws.

Co-authors: Janet L. McDavid, William H. Rawson , Robert F. Leibenluft, Eric Stock.