Recent News and Industry Developments

November 21, 2019 The Virginia House of Delegates had announced the following leadership positions: Speaker of House:            Elieen Filler-Corn Majority Leader:               Charniele Herring Caucus Chair:                     Rip Sullivan… Read more »

November 21, 2019 From the Virginia Senate Democratic Caucus: Richmond–Senate Democrats held leadership elections for the 2020-2024 term. The following members were elected to leadership positions:  Senator Dick Saslaw (D-Fairfax)… Read more »

November 6, 2019 A true statement but as we start this first day after the election, there are several things still in play.  First, today is the day that absentee… Read more »

October 17, 2019 On October 10, 2019, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) published a new guide for tapering opioids safely and effectively for patients on long-term… Read more »

September 30, 2019 On September 26, 2019, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (“CMS”) published finalized revisions to 42 CFR Parts 482, 484, and 485 regarding patient discharge planning. … Read more »

Congratulations to John B. Mumford, Jr., who has been named one of Virginia Lawyers Weekly’s “Leaders in the Law” for 2019. Now in its 14th year, the program honors lawyers… Read more »

August 30, 2019 On August 26, 2019, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (“SAMHSA”) published new proposed regulations regarding confidentiality of… Read more »

August 6, 2019 SUMMARY The New England Compounding Center (NECC) tragedy that sickened hundreds and killed an estimated 64 people ultimately resulted in fundamental changes in the way pharmacy compounding… Read more »

August 1, 2019 CLINICAL RESEARCH ENFORCEMENT ACTIVITY For many years, the United States (U.S.) Department of Justice (DOJ) has focused intense scrutiny on the pharmaceutical and medical device industries. In… Read more »

July 1, 2019 Beginning July 1, 2019, Virginia employers are required to provide certain personnel records to current and former employees upon written request.  The new law greatly expands the… Read more »