Healthcare and Medicine Law
Thomas & Friends Toy Recall Class Action Granted Preliminary Approval
Monday, 28 January 2008
Thomas & Friends Toy Recall Preliminary ApprovalAn Illinois court granted preliminary approval to a nationwide class action settlement today, resolving the claims of hundreds of thousands of people who bought Thomas & Friends toys allegedly contaminated with lead paint. The settlement is valued at over $30 million.
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Jim Sokolove Appears on "The Smart Consumer" news program
Friday, 25 January 2008
Jim Sokolove Appears on The Smart ConsumerAttorney Jim Sokolove, founder of The Law Offices of James Sokolove, has long focused on providing consumers with important and timely information. Most recently, that commitment found the attorney appearing on a PBS (Public Broadcasting Service) news segment Sokolove was interviewed for PBS’ “The Smart Consumer” news program in a piece dealing with malignant mesothelioma a deadly, asbestos-caused illness.
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Theresa E. Weir named Outstanding Healthcare Antitrust Lawyer
Saturday, 29 December 2007
Outstanding Healthcare Antitrust LawyerAn associate in the Washington, D.C. office of Hogan & Hartson LLP, has been named an "Outstanding Healthcare Antitrust Lawyer" by Nightingale’s Healthcare News. Theresa E. Weir, whose practice focuses on health, antitrust, and consumer protection matters, was one of just 12 lawyers selected to receive this national distinction and the only associate recognized.
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MorphoSys represented by Shearman & Sterling in Billion Dollar Strategic Alliance with Novartis
Friday, 07 December 2007
ransaction is aimed at establishing a pipeline of innovative drugs The transaction is one of the industry´s largest Pharma-Biotech R&D collaborations. MorphoSys is one of the world’s leading biotechnology companies focusing on fully human antibodies. The transaction is aimed at establishing a pipeline of innovative drugs and combines MorphoSys’ and Novartis’ research and development capabilities.
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City law firm receives top rankings for Personal Injury and Clinical Negligence work
Wednesday, 21 November 2007
Personal Injury and Clinical Negligence LawThe Personal Injury and Clinical Negligence group of Field Fisher Waterhouse LLP has received top rankings for its Personal Injury and Clinical Negligence work in the leading client law guide, Chambers 2008. “The personal injury team boasts a depth of understanding that belies its size and a caseload that ranges from road traffic and transport accident claims to brain and spinal injury matters” says Chambers 2008.
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