Judge Says Maker Of OxyContin Misled Officials To Win Patents

Article Abstract:

Judge Sidney H. Stein of Federal District Court in Manhattan has ruled that Purdue Pharma deceived the Patent and Trademark Office to secure a patent for its painkilling drug OxyContin. Purdue had never done any clinical trials to support its claim that the painkiller provided relief with only a small dosage of 10 to 40 mg. The patent award delayed the launch of a generic version by Endo Pharmaceuticals which also sued the company. Stein's decision could pave the way for more lawsuits from state attorneys general and consumer groups who may contend that Purdue's deceit cost consumers billions of dollars because they could not obtain a cheaper version of the drug.

Government regulation (cont), Government regulation, Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing, Pharmaceutical preparations, Regulation, Licensing, and Inspection of Miscellaneous Commercial Sectors, Police Protection, Antitrust Law, Fraud, Generic Drugs, Patent Programs, Laws, regulations and rules, Pharmaceutical industry, Patents, United States. Food and Drug Administration, United States. Patent and Trademark Office, Patent/copyright issue, Antitrust issue, Purdue Pharma L.P., OxyContin (Medication), Stein, Sidney H., Endo Pharmaceuticals Holdings Inc.

---

No Damages In Rosie Case, Judge Hints

Article Abstract:

New York State Supreme Court Justice Ira Gammerman rendered an immediate decision that gave no damages to Rosie magazine publisher and plaintiff Gruner and Jahr USA Publishing or Rosie O'Donnell, defendant, in their breach of contract lawsuit. He offered the opinion that all of the legal activity was nothing more than a showcase for bragging rights. He will provide a final ruling on other aspects of the case in a few weeks. It is generally believed that both parties hurt their reputations in a lawsuit the judge said was unwise for Gruner and Jahr USA to initiate.

Periodical publishing, Breach of contract, O'Donnell, Rosie, New York. Supreme Court, Gammerman, Ira, Brewster, Daniel B., Jr., Gruner + Jahr USA Publishing Co.

---

Is Shriver Still Working For 'Today'?

Article Abstract:

Broadcast journalist Maria Shriver has not worked much for NBC's "Today Show" since her husband Arnold Schwarzenegger's election as governor, but it appears that she was involved in decisions regarding an interview with her husband's biographer Laurence Leamer.

Labor force information, Executive changes & profiles, Public affairs, Radio and Television Broadcasting, Radio & TV Broadcasting, Ethics, Conflict of Interest, Officials and employees, Employment, Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Ethical aspects, Broadcasting industry, National Broadcasting Company Inc., Works, Media coverage, Authorship, Conflict of interests (Agency), Journalists, Schwarzenegger, Arnold, Politicians' spouses, Conflicts of interest, Shriver, Maria, Fantastic: The Life of Arnold Schwarzenegger (Book), Leamer, Laurence Allen

Similar abstracts:

• Abstracts: Judge Says I.B.M. Pension Shift Illegally Harmed Older Workers. Asset Mix Took Toll on United's Pension Fund
• Abstracts: New Atlas results paint cold reality: Reworked financials worse than expected. Atlas axes CFO after scandal: 'Clearly a change had to be made'
• Abstracts: Prosecutor Says Martha Stewart Spun Web of Lies About Shares. Martha Stewart Magazine Cuts Ad Rate Base as Readers Decline
• Abstracts: OSC widens market-timing probe. Accounting hearing is told misconduct charges against auditors are 'rubbish'
• Abstracts: Ex-Inspector Says C.I.A. Missed Disarray in Iraqi Arms Program

This website is not affiliated with document authors or copyright owners. This page is provided for informational purposes only. Unintentional errors are possible.