As U.S. Biosecure Act Passes the House, Four Things Biotechs Can Do to Prepare
The U.S. Senate may still reject the U.S. BIOSECURE Act , but the House of Representatives has now passed a version of the bill. Biotechs in both the P.R.C. and the U.S. therefore need to prepare for the new environment which it heralds. Michael Borden, Andrew Shoyer, and Ruchun Ji set out five steps to take now.
How, When, and If the U.S. BIOSECURE Act Is Likely to Become Law
Both U.S. and P.R.C.-based biotechs are anxiously watching attempts to pass the U.S. BIOSECURE Act into law. Michael Borden and Andrew Shoyer explain what this month’s developments mean, and why the legislation, even with so much attention and publicity, may never actually become law.
Key Regulatory and Compliance Considerations for Early-Stage Life Sciences Companies and Their Investors
Early-stage life sciences companies and the investors that back them are laser-focused on evidenced-based development and approval hurdles. However, even at early stages, failure to adequately prioritize more nuanced regulatory and compliance issues can have a significant impact on exit value and create potential liability for investors and acquirers. Geoffrey Levin, Torrey Cope, Marie Manley, Donielle McCutcheon, Andrew Shoyer, Michele Tagliaferri, and Julea Lipiz highlight eight key areas for focus.
Life Sciences Companies with Operations in EU Could Be Affected by ESG Law
EU member states are beginning to implement EU environmental, social, and governance (ESG) legislation into national law, meaning life sciences companies will need to look at its impact on their global supply chains, including for APIs. Michele Tagliaferri, Anna-Shari Melin, and Nadja Schwarz explain.