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Non-Prescription Drug Ad Restructions Eased in UK
The United Kingdom plans to relax its rules against drug advertising and will soon allow advertisements for some over-the-counter drugs. Advertisements of certain OTC drugs are already allowed, but the new policy will expand that list to include products used for the treatments of cardiovascular, gastrointestinal and psychiatric disorders, among many others. The new advertising policy will not extend to prescription medications, however, for which advertisement is banned throughout Europe. It is hoped that the new policy will promote consumer education as well as increase the number of medications available for purchase without a prescription.
The United Kingdom plans to relax its rules against drug advertising and will soon allow advertisements for some over-the-counter drugs. Advertisements of certain OTC drugs are already allowed, but the new policy will expand that list to include products used for the treatments of cardiovascular, gastrointestinal and psychiatric disorders, among many others. The new advertising policy will not extend to prescription medications, however, for which advertisement is banned throughout Europe. It is hoped that the new policy will promote consumer education as well as increase the number of medications available for purchase without a prescription.
COVID-19 and Lease Negotiations: Early Termination Provisions
During the COVID-19 pandemic, some tenants were able to negotiate termination agreements with their landlords. But even though a landlord may agree to terminate a lease to regain control of a defaulting tenant's space without costly and lengthy litigation, typically a defaulting tenant that otherwise has no contractual right to terminate its lease will be in a much weaker bargaining position with respect to the conditions for termination.
How Secure Is the AI System Your Law Firm Is Using?
What Law Firms Need to Know Before Trusting AI Systems with Confidential Information In a profession where confidentiality is paramount, failing to address AI security concerns could have disastrous consequences. It is vital that law firms and those in related industries ask the right questions about AI security to protect their clients and their reputation.
Pleading Importation: ITC Decisions Highlight Need for Adequate Evidentiary Support
The International Trade Commission is empowered to block the importation into the United States of products that infringe U.S. intellectual property rights, In the past, the ITC generally instituted investigations without questioning the importation allegations in the complaint, however in several recent cases, the ITC declined to institute an investigation as to certain proposed respondents due to inadequate pleading of importation.
Authentic Communications Today Increase Success for Value-Driven Clients
As the relationship between in-house and outside counsel continues to evolve, lawyers must continue to foster a client-first mindset, offer business-focused solutions, and embrace technology that helps deliver work faster and more efficiently.
The Power of Your Inner Circle: Turning Friends and Social Contacts Into Business Allies
Practical strategies to explore doing business with friends and social contacts in a way that respects relationships and maximizes opportunities.