Deals & Corporate Governance

  • March 03, 2026

    Florida Man Pleads Guilty In $24M HIV Drugs Fraud Scheme

    The owner of a marketing company in Florida has pled guilty to receiving kickbacks as part of a $24 million scheme to sign up Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries for HIV prophylactic medications they did not need.

  • March 03, 2026

    Healthcare REIT Picks Up $64M Senior Housing Portfolio

    Real estate investment trust National Healthcare Properties Inc. has agreed to buy a $64 million collection of senior living communities to capitalize on the country's aging population and limited supply of new housing for retirees, according to an announcement.

  • March 03, 2026

    Fed. Circ. Revives Challenge To Augmented Reality Surgical IP

    The Federal Circuit on Tuesday partly revived a patent challenge brought by a medical technology company, overruling the Patent Trial and Appeal Board in saying that there was no motivation for one to combine the teachings of a prior patent and an informational document.

  • March 03, 2026

    Bankruptcy Expert Details Human Costs Of A Hospital Ch. 11

    Melanie Cyganowski of Otterbourg PC, a former federal bankruptcy judge in New York, talks to Law360 Healthcare Authority about successor liability, regulatory hurdles and some of the hidden costs of hospital bankruptcies.

  • February 27, 2026

    Taxation With Representation: Linklaters, Wilson Sonsini

    In this week's Taxation With Representation, French electric utility Engie acquires UK Power Networks, Gilead Sciences Inc. buys clinical-stage biotechnology company Arcellx Inc., and The Brink's Co. acquires NCR Atleos in a deal that unites two major companies in the ATM business.

  • February 26, 2026

    Justices Told 'Skinny Label' Case Puts Generic Drugs At Risk

    The U.S. government, one named sponsor of the Hatch-Waxman Act, a generic-drug industry group and more have warned the U.S. Supreme Court that a decision that allowed a patent case involving a so-called skinny label to proceed threatens the availability of low-cost generic drugs.

  • February 25, 2026

    9th Circ. Undoes $278M Eli Lilly Payment In Insulin Case

    The Ninth Circuit ruled against a lower court Wednesday in saying pharmaceutical giant Eli Lilly does not owe $278 million in royalties to an Arizona company for insulin-brands sales, saying an agreement between the companies did not cover insulin products Eli Lilly made using a certain yeast expression technology.

  • February 25, 2026

    Novo's $2.1B Vivtex Deal Boosts Obesity Drug Pipeline

    Novo Nordisk said on Wednesday it is partnering with Vivtex Corp. on a deal worth up to $2.1 billion to develop drugs for obesity and related conditions, pressing ahead with a weight loss-drug franchise that has delivered rapid growth alongside regulatory scrutiny and courtroom clashes.

  • February 24, 2026

    8th Circ. Won't Revive Iowa Pathology Lab's Antitrust Claims

    The Eighth Circuit has affirmed a lower court ruling that tossed a case accusing Iowa Pathology Associates of monopolizing pathology services in central Iowa, finding the rival never explained why doctors can't use labs that are located further away.

  • February 23, 2026

    Justices Want Natera's Take On CareDx's False Ad Petition

    The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday asked for Natera's position on a petition from rival CareDx asking the high court to review a Third Circuit decision that erased a $45 million jury award stemming from CareDx's false advertising claims.

  • February 23, 2026

    NJ Watchdog Takes File Fight In Hospital Row To 3rd Circ.

    A New Jersey watchdog will take its bid to shield investigative files from discovery in a hospital's antitrust suit to the Third Circuit, according to a court notice.

  • February 23, 2026

    Ropes, Wilson Sonsini Guide Gilead's $7.8B Arcellx Buy

    Gilead Sciences Inc. announced Monday that it has agreed to acquire clinical-stage biotechnology company Arcellx Inc. for $115 per share in cash plus one contingent value right worth $5 per share, reflecting an implied equity value of $7.8 billion.

  • February 20, 2026

    Taxation With Representation: Freshfields, Simpson Thacher

    In this week's Taxation With Representation, science and technology company Danaher Corp. acquires medical technology company Masimo Corp., Covetrus merges with a unit of fellow animal health technology company Cencora, and private equity firm Leonard Green & Partners LP buys outstanding Mister Car Wash Inc. shares not already owned by LGP affiliates.

  • February 19, 2026

    Justices Urged To Bar Passive Infringement For Skinny Labels

    The Federal Circuit cleared the path for branded-drug makers to claim a rival induced infringement of a patent without taking any active steps to do so, Hikma told the U.S. Supreme Court in a case over so-called skinny labels.

  • February 18, 2026

    NY Judge Trims Umbilical Cord Blood Co. Investor Suit

    A New York federal judge has trimmed a securities class action accusing Global Cord Blood Corp. and others of orchestrating and trying to cover up a scheme in which hundreds of millions of dollars were transferred from Global Cord's cash reserves to its former parent company's founder and other businesses.

  • February 17, 2026

    This Week's Healthcare Earnings: Moderna, Tenet And More

    Healthcare stocks saw big moves in recent days, even as earnings season begins to wind down for the industry.

  • February 13, 2026

    Olympus Slips Whistleblower Suit Over Testing Practices

    A Pennsylvania federal judge has dismissed a whistleblower lawsuit brought by the former head of product development for Olympus Corp. of the Americas, ruling that the ex-executive failed to show he was fired in retaliation for speaking out about what he alleged were company violations of the National Defense Authorization Act.

  • February 13, 2026

    CareDx Seeks High Court Review Of $45M False Ad Case

    Transplant diagnostics company CareDx has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to review a Third Circuit decision that erased a nearly $45 million jury award against rival Natera in a false advertising case, arguing the appeals court is the only one that forbids juries from inferring consumer deception when determining damages.

  • February 11, 2026

    Ventas, Welltower See Growth Amid Senior Housing Push

    Real estate investment trusts Welltower Inc. and Ventas Inc. recorded strong financial results from the last quarter and the full year of 2025, as both companies intensified their focus on senior housing, a sector where they expect to see skyrocketing demand due to demographic trends.

  • February 10, 2026

    Judge Limits Insurers' Exposure in Opioid Coverage Fight

    Insurers garnered several wins Tuesday in a dispute over coverage for thousands of opioid suits against bankrupt pharmaceutical company Endo International, with a Pennsylvania federal court ruling favorably for the carriers on the interpretation of claims-made provisions and the meaning of "damages for bodily injury."

  • February 10, 2026

    This Week's Healthcare Earnings: Lilly, Cigna And More

    About a dozen major healthcare companies have posted year-end results and issued 2026 guidance in recent days, including major names like Eli Lilly, Cigna and CVS. Here's what you need to know from earnings reports this past week.

  • February 09, 2026

    5th Circ. Tosses Challenge To La. 340B Discount Drug Rule

    A Fifth Circuit panel upheld on Monday a Louisiana law that allows the state to stop prescription drug manufacturers from blocking safety-net healthcare providers from contracting with outside pharmacies to dispense discounted medicines under the federal 340B Discount Drug program. 

  • February 09, 2026

    Paul Weiss, Goodwin Steer Eli Lilly's $2.4B Orna Buy

    Pharmaceutical giant Eli Lilly & Co., advised by Paul Weiss Rifkind Wharton & Garrison LLP, on Monday announced that it has agreed to buy Goodwin Procter LLP-led biotechnology firm Orna Therapeutics Inc. in a deal where Orna shareholders could receive up to $2.4 billion in cash.

  • February 06, 2026

    HHS Refers Hims & Hers To DOJ Amid Compound Drug Fight

    U.S. Department of Health and Human Services general counsel Mike Stuart announced Friday that his office referred Hims & Hers Health Inc. to the U.S. Department of Justice for investigation, a day after Novo Nordisk A/S threatened litigation over what it called the telehealth company's "knockoff" version of its popular weight loss drug Wegovy.

  • February 06, 2026

    Colo. Nonprofit Drops Suit Over Medicaid Therapy Cuts

    A Colorado healthcare nonprofit Thursday voluntarily dismissed its complaint seeking to reverse an allegedly unlawful executive order signed by Gov. Jared Polis that cut state Medicaid spending to pediatric behavioral therapy and autism therapy services. 

Expert Analysis

  • AI In Health Law: The Top Guest Articles Of 2023

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    As the use of artificial intelligence accelerated this year, Expert Analysis writers examined AI's significant impact on the healthcare sector, ranging from key compliance considerations for companies utilizing AI tools to regulators' efforts to keep up with rapidly evolving technologies.

  • The Most-Read Legal Industry Law360 Guest Articles Of 2023

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    A range of legal industry topics drew readers' attention in Law360's Expert Analysis section this year, from associate retention strategies to ethical billing practices.

  • How SEC And NY Cyber Reporting Rules Affect Key Industries

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    The new U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and New York State Department of Financial Services cybersecurity disclosure requirements, and their competing obligations, reveal the increasing complexity for organizations evaluating and reacting to cybersecurity incidents — particularly those in the healthcare and financial services industries, say attorneys at Manatt.

  • Trends Shaping The 2024 Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

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    The better-for-you segment within the consumer packaged goods industry is poised for a significant evolution in 2024, and industry players must remain agile and adaptive through M&A activities, legal considerations, sustainability initiatives and changing technology, says Christopher Cain at Foley & Lardner.

  • Attorneys' Busiest Times Can Be Business Opportunities

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    Attorneys who resolve to grow their revenue and client base in 2024 should be careful not to abandon their goals when they get too busy with client work, because these periods of zero bandwidth can actually be a catalyst for future growth, says Amy Drysdale at Alchemy Consulting.

  • In The World Of Legal Ethics, 10 Trends To Note From 2023

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    Lucian Pera at Adams and Reese and Trisha Rich at Holland & Knight identify the top legal ethics trends from 2023 — including issues related to hot documents, artificial intelligence and cybersecurity — that lawyers should be aware of to put their best foot forward.

  • How Attorneys Can Be More Efficient This Holiday Season

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    Attorneys should consider a few key tips to speed up their work during the holidays so they can join the festivities — from streamlining the document review process to creating similar folder structures, says Bennett Rawicki at Hilgers Graben.

  • Children's Book Writing Makes Me A Better Lawyer

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    Becoming a children's book author has opened doors to incredible new experiences of which I barely dared to dream, but the process has also changed my life by serving as a reminder that strong writing, networking and public speaking skills are hugely beneficial to a legal career, says Shaunna Bailey at Sheppard Mullin.

  • How Clients May Use AI To Monitor Attorneys

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    Artificial intelligence tools will increasingly enable clients to monitor and evaluate their counsel’s activities, so attorneys must clearly define the terms of engagement and likewise take advantage of the efficiencies offered by AI, says Ronald Levine at Herrick Feinstein.

  • ESG Around The World: Singapore

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    Singapore is keen to establish itself as a leading international financial center and a key player in the sustainable finance ecosystem, and key initiatives led by its government and other regulatory bodies have helped the Asian nation progress from its initially guarded attitude toward ESG investment and reporting, say attorneys at Morgan Lewis.

  • The Pop Culture Docket: Judge D'Emic On Moby Grape

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    The 1968 Moby Grape song "Murder in My Heart for the Judge" tells the tale of a fictional defendant treated with scorn by the judge, illustrating how much the legal system has evolved in the past 50 years, largely due to problem-solving courts and the principles of procedural justice, says Kings County Supreme Court Administrative Judge Matthew D'Emic.

  • Navigating Asset Tracing Challenges In Bankruptcy

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    A Virginia court’s recent ruling in Health Diagnostic Laboratory Inc.'s bankruptcy highlights the heightened demand for asset tracing and the strategic use of the lowest intermediate balance rule in recovering funds from commingled accounts, says Daniel Lowenthal at Patterson Belknap.

  • Performing Music Makes Me A Better Lawyer

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    The discipline of performing live music has directly and positively influenced my effectiveness as a litigator — serving as a reminder that practice, intuition and team building are all important elements of a successful law practice, says Jeff Wakolbinger at Bryan Cave.