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Report: Federal judge OKs $150M Flonase settlement

June 17, 2013 8:30 AM
By Jessica M. Karmasek

PHILADELPHIA (Legal Newsline) — A federal judge last week approved a $150 million settlement by GlaxoSmithKline over allegations that the company maintained a market monopoly on its nasal spray Flonase. Judge Anita B. Brody of the U.S. District Court for … Read More »

Big Pharma, News, U.S. District Court

Ala. SC agrees to hear oral arguments in case over ‘innovator liability’

June 14, 2013 11:00 AM
By Jessica M. Karmasek

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (Legal Newsline) — The Alabama Supreme Court has agreed to reconsider a ruling it made in January, holding that a brand-name drug maker can be held liable for injuries from a generic version. The state’s high court agreed … Read More »

Alabama, Big Pharma, News, State Supreme Courts

Cuccinelli’s complaints over Medicaid settlement payment pay off; feds agree to release $115M

June 6, 2013 9:30 AM
By Jessica M. Karmasek

RICHMOND, Va. (Legal Newsline) — In a letter to Virginia Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli late Wednesday afternoon, the U.S. Treasury Department said it would release $115 million due to the state for his office’s role as the lead investigator in … Read More »

Big Pharma, Federal Government, Hot Topics, News, State AGs, Virginia

Ky. AG files lawsuit against Johnson & Johnson

May 29, 2013 1:46 PM
By Bryan Cohen

FRANKFORT, Ky. (Legal Newsline) – Kentucky Attorney General Jack Conway announced a lawsuit Tuesday against Johnson & Johnson Inc. and its subsidiaries for allegedly violating the labeling and promotion provisions of the Kentucky Consumer Protection Act. J&J allegedly hid the risks … Read More »

Big Pharma, Federal Government, Issues, Kentucky, News, State AGs, States

N.Y. AG: Ranbaxy will pay $500 million in national settlement

May 13, 2013 1:20 PM
By Bryan Cohen

NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) — New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman announced Monday a $500 million national settlement with an India-based generic pharmaceutical manufacturer for allegedly selling drugs that fell below regulatory standards. Under the terms of a national settlement, … Read More »

Big Pharma, New York, News, State AGs

Indiana AG praises state lawmakers for addressing pill mills

May 9, 2013 12:43 PM
By Bryan Cohen

INDIANAPOLIS (Legal Newsline) – Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller praised the efforts of state legislators Wednesday after they passed bills to address issues with pain clinics known as pill mills, in addition to other complex state issues. The legislators recently passed … Read More »

Big Pharma, Indiana, Issues, News, State AGs, States

DOJ files second claim over Novartis kickbacks

April 30, 2013 12:41 PM
By Chris Dickerson

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Justice has filed a second lawsuit against Novartis Pharmaceuticals over alleged kickbacks to health care providers. The complaint seeks damages and civil penalties under the False Claims Act and under the common law for paying … Read More »

Big Pharma, District of Columbia, Federal Government, Issues, New York, News, States

Calif. AG praises passage of prescription drug legislation by Senate committee

April 17, 2013 1:08 PM
By Bryan Cohen

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Legal Newsline) – California Attorney General Kamala Harris praised the passage Monday of a bill she is sponsoring to upgrade California’s prescription drug monitoring program by a Senate committee. Senate Bill 809 passed out of the Senate Business … Read More »

Big Pharma, California, Issues, News, State AGs, States

Legal foundation asks Ark. SC to overturn $1.2B judgment for improper drug labels

April 9, 2013 12:15 PM
By Jessica M. Karmasek

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (Legal Newsline) — A Washington D.C.-based law and policy center is urging the Arkansas Supreme Court to overturn a $1.2 billion civil penalty imposed by the state based on claims that a drug manufacturer included inadequate risk … Read More »

Arkansas, Big Pharma, News, State AGs, State Supreme Courts

Mo. AG announces anti-smurfing campaign

March 14, 2013 12:32 PM
By Bryan Cohen

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (Legal Newsline) – Missouri Attorney General Chris Koster joined with retailers and pharmacists Wednesday to announce the launch of a statewide campaign to restrict part of the methamphetamine production process.  Koster is collaborating with representatives from the … Read More »

Big Pharma, Issues, Missouri, News, State AGs, States