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Life Sciences Law360 provides breaking legal news and analysis on the pharmaceutical and medical device industry. Coverage includes high-stakes litigation and policy developments that affect life sciences companies, as well as licensing deals, mergers, and other corporate transactions.



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Latest News in Life Sciences

  • October 06, 2026

    Anthem BCBS Accused Of Failing To Reimburse 7 Hospitals

    Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield is facing claims in Georgia federal court filed by acute care hospitals in six states alleging the insurer failed to cover claims at agreed-upon rates and denied claims for reasons not allowed by their contracts.

  • October 06, 2026

    FDA Accuses 10 Retailers Of Selling Unapproved STI Meds

    Federal regulators have accused Amazon, Walmart and other online retailers of selling unapproved drugs to treat herpes and other sexually transmitted infections, according to warning letters disclosed to the public Tuesday.

  • October 06, 2026

    PTAB Panels Should Revamp Their IPR Merits Decisions

    In light of U.S. Patent and Trademark Office Director John Squires' recent announcement about returning merits institution determinations to the Patent Trial and Appeal Board, the implementing framework should strengthen PTAB panels' responsibility for the benefit of both petitioners and patent owners, says Brandon Theiss at AddyHart.

  • October 06, 2026

    Texas Justices To Review Law Firms' Paxil Fees Fight

    The Texas Supreme Court has agreed to wade into a battle between two law firms over fees generated from litigation involving the antidepressant Paxil, with the dispute centering on application of the personal injury exemption in the state's anti-SLAPP statute.

  • October 06, 2026

    4 Firms Advise On $5.8B Option Care Health Take-Private Deal

    Private equity firm Clayton Dubilier & Rice and healthcare company McKesson Corp. said Tuesday they have agreed to acquire Option Care Health for $5.8 billion, taking the largest U.S. independent provider of home and alternate-site infusion services private.

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