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In the past, and even now to some extent, many medicinal substances were used because they seemed to work, even though the specific mechanism, pharmacology or pharmacodynamics were not precisely understood. That is part of the reason for the lengthy and complex new drug approval process through the FDA.
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As breast cancer screening evolves in the digital age, so do the issues confronting lawyers. Here's why.
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Single-Publication Rule Applies to Publicity Claim
In a limited victory for publishers, the California Supreme Court ruled on Aug. 17 that the state's single-publication rule applies to the tort of appropriation of likeness. Christoff v. Nestl' USA, Inc., S155242. The ruling came in the case of a model who said Nestle USA used his face ' without his knowledge ' to sell Taster's Choice instant coffee for years.
Motown Magic Sues Willkie Farr for Fraud, Breach of Contract
Willkie Farr & Gallagher has been sued in federal court in Los Angeles by Lamont Dozier, the cofounder of songwriting and production team Holland-Dozier-Holland, which was behind hit Motown acts like The Supremes and The Isley Brothers. At issue: Willkie's role advising on an issuance of Bowie Bonds, the asset-backed security for song royalties sometimes called Pullman Bonds because they were popularized by the banker David Pullman, now chairman and CEO of The Pullman Group in New York.
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