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Preemption and Generic Drug Liability
Recent cases attempt to further explain courts' interpretations of preemption principles in the context of generic drug labeling and liability. It is further evidence that each case is fact-based, and the final chapter in this area likely has not yet been written.
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Practice Tip: Constitutional Standing, Numerosity, and the Beer Drinker's Burden
The first part of this article explained the background behind lawsuits alleging that Anheuser-Busch InBev is "watering down" its beer, and that consumers can purportedly bring a class action against the company in federal court. The discussion concludes herein.
Recent Developments Since <i>Pliva v. Mensing</i>
In <I>PLIVA v. Mensing</I>, a 5-4 majority of the Supreme Court held that federal regulations applicable to generic pharmaceuticals preempt state law claims alleging that the manufacturers failed to warn consumers of the drug's risks.
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Real Property Law
A look at several important rulings.
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Landlord & Tenant
A look at several recent rulings.
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Development
Discussion of a case about good-faith reliance.
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Cooperatives & Condominiums
Discussion of a recent important ruling.
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Second Circuit Construes ILSA to Rescue Condominium Purchasers
Does ILSA, which permits a buyer to rescind a purchase if the buyer has not received a statutorily mandated "printed property report," apply to single-floor condominium units?
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Decisions of Interest
In-depth analysis of a recent key case.
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NJ & CT News
What's going on in neighboring states.
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