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Preemption Watch: You've Been Warned

By Patrick Clinton | Published: March 5, 2009
The Supreme Court on Wednesday issued its decision in the much-watched case of Wyeth v. Levine—which many in pharma hoped would firmly establish FDA decisions as a bulwark against common-law liability suits in state courts. The decision, as you’ve no doubt heard already, went against Wyeth. Pharm Exec’s coverage is here. The opinion is here. [...]
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Wyeth v. Levine: Inside the Preemption Case

By Walter Armstrong | Published: November 10, 2008
Last week, the Supreme Court heard arguments in the long-awaited preemption case, Wyeth v. Levine. For the first time, the highest court in the land is weighing in on whether federal approval of a drug preempts tort claims against a drugmaker, such as an injured consumer might bring in a state court. A decision for [...]
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