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PLCCross-border Quarterly 2011/12 Life Sciences Legal Market Review

  • Life Sciences Regulatory Super League - Ranked 10th of law firms worldwide

PLCCross-border Life Sciences Handbook 2011/12

  • U.S.:
    • Commercial and Partnering - Highly Recommended
    • Competition/Antitrust - Highly Recommended
    • Corporate - Recommended
    • Government Enforcement and Investigations - Highly Recommended
    • Regulatory - Recommended
    • Regulatory (Medical Devices) - Recommended
  • England: Regulatory - Recommended
  • Japan: Corporate and Commercial - Recommended

Chambers Global 2011: Global Life Sciences - Recommended - Band 3

Chambers USA 2011: National for Life Sciences - Band 3; Washington, D.C. for healthcare/ pharmaceutical/ medical products regulatory - Band 3

UK Legal 500 2010: London: Pharmaceuticals and Biotechnology

Best Lawyers in America 2011: Biotechnology and Healthcare Law Named

BioPharm Insight 2011

  • Ranked 3rd - Global League Table of Legal Advisers on Licensing Agreements - Based upon Volume
  • Ranked 6th - Global League Table of Legal Advisers on Licensing Agreements - Based upon Value
  • Ranked 4th - League Table of Legal Advisers on North American Licensing Agreements - Based upon Volume
  • Ranked 9th - League Table of Legal Advisers on North American Licensing Agreements - Based upon Value
  • Ranked 3rd - League Table of Legal Advisers on European Licensing Agreements - Based upon Volume
  • Ranked 4th - League Table of Legal Advisers on European Licensing Agreements - Based upon Value
  • Ranked 2nd - League Table of Legal Advisers on Asia-Pacific Licensing Agreements - Based upon Volume
  • Ranked 5th - League Table of Legal Advisers on Asia-Pacific Licensing Agreements - Based upon Value
U.S. News & World Report/Best Lawyers 2010: Ranked Tier 1 National Practice - Biotechnology

Clients

16 of the top 20 pharmaceutical companies

7 of the top 20 biotechnology companies

9 of the top 20 medical device companies

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02/29/12-03/02/12 2012 IMS Managed Markets Services/DataNiche Conference Las Vegas, NV
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Related News

01/04/12 Former VP and Deputy GC of Cephalon Joins Morgan Lewis
Morgan Lewis today announces that Steven A. Reed has joined the firm as a partner in its Litigation Practice, resident in Philadelphia.
01/20/11 Morgan Lewis Advises Perrigo on $540 Million Acquisition of Paddock Assets
Morgan Lewis advised Perrigo Company, a global healthcare products supplier, on its acquisition of nearly all of the assets of Paddock Laboratories, Inc. for $540 million in cash.
10/29/10 Morgan Lewis Advises Safeguard Scientifics on $587 Million Sale of Clarient to GE Healthcare
In a transaction valued at $587 million, Clarient, Inc. has agreed to be acquired by GE Healthcare.
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02/09/12 FDA Issues Three Draft Guidances for Biosimilars
Initial guidance provides insights on regulatory pathway for biosimilars, but does not address many critical issues.
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02/03/12 Class Action Arbitration Waiver Rejected by Federal Appellate Court
Second Circuit sidesteps Concepcion and holds that the ability to enforce federal statutory rights mandates that a plaintiff be allowed to pursue a class action in court notwithstanding the parties' agreement to mandatory arbitration.
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Jan 04, 2012 - Former VP and Deputy GC of Cephalon Joins Morgan Lewis

Morgan Lewis today announces that Steven A. Reed has joined the firm as a partner in its Litigation Practice, resident in Philadelphia.

Jan 20, 2011 - Morgan Lewis Advises Perrigo on $540 Million Acquisition of Paddock Assets

Morgan Lewis advised Perrigo Company, a global healthcare products supplier, on its acquisition of nearly all of the assets of Paddock Laboratories, Inc. for $540 million in cash.

Oct 29, 2010 - Morgan Lewis Advises Safeguard Scientifics on $587 Million Sale of Clarient to GE Healthcare

In a transaction valued at $587 million, Clarient, Inc. has agreed to be acquired by GE Healthcare.

Oct 28, 2010 - Morgan Lewis Advises BMP Sunstone on Acquisition by Sanofi-Aventis

BMP Sunstone and sanofi-aventis announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement where sanofi-aventis will acquire all outstanding shares of BMP Sunstone at $10 per share, or approximately $520.6 million.

Aug 19, 2010 - Morgan Lewis Ranks Among Top Life Sciences M&A Firms in Second Quarter

Morgan Lewis placed highly among global law firms in BioPharm Insight’s second quarter licensing and mergers and acquisitions rankings.

May 28, 2010 - Attorneys See Uncertainty in FDA's Implementation of Biosimilar Approvals, Life Sciences Law & Industry Report
May 21, 2010 - Planned Life Sciences Company Purchases Require Enhanced Due Diligence Under Health Care Reform Law, Life Sciences Law & Industry Report
Mar 08, 2010 - Morgan Lewis Ranks Highly Among Life Sciences M&A Firms in 2009

In 2009, Morgan Lewis placed highly among global law firms in BioPharm Insight’s annual rankings of the year’s licensing and mergers and acquisitions activity.

Jan 18, 2010 - The Life Sciences Industry: Trends and Predictions, PLC Life Sciences Cross-Border Handbook

Steve Mahinka is interviewed for a special feature on the future of the life sciences industry.

Oct 15, 2009 - Morgan Lewis Advises Pfizer on FTC Approval of $68 Billion Wyeth Acquisition and Related Litigation

The FTC has voted unanimously to approve Pfizer's acquisition of Wyeth.

Sep 24, 2009 - Morgan Lewis Advises LEO Pharma on $1 Billion Acquisition

Morgan Lewis represented LEO Pharma in the $1 billion acquisition of exclusive product licensing rights and inventories from LEO Pharma by Warner Chilcott plc.

May 28, 2009 - Pennsylvania Bio Adds Three New Members to its Board of Directors

Morgan Lewis Business and Finance partner Stephen Jannetta is appointed to the Pennsylvania Bio board of directors.

Apr 28, 2009 - Morgan Lewis Adds Attorneys to Its Healthcare Group

Following the addition earlier this month of six healthcare partners on the East and West Coasts, Morgan Lewis today announced another seven attorneys have joined the firm, doubling the size of its FDA & Healthcare Practice.

Apr 03, 2009 - Morgan Lewis Broadens Life Sciences Capabilities with Healthcare Group

Solidifying its position as a full-service legal resource for the life sciences industry, Morgan Lewis today announced the addition of six healthcare partners to its FDA/Healthcare Regulation Practice.

Apr 21, 2008 - Morgan Lewis Launches Second Edition of Emerging Life Sciences Companies Deskbook

Morgan Lewis is pleased to announce the launch of the second edition of the Emerging Life Sciences Companies Deskbook.

Apr 15, 2008 - Life Sciences Advisers: The 2008 Elite, PLCCross-border Quarterly

Morgan Lewis ranked in PLCCross-border Quarterly 2008 Life Sciences Legal Market Review.

Sep 14, 2007 - 141 Morgan Lewis Lawyers Receive The Best Lawyers in America (2008)

141 Morgan Lewis lawyers have been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America 2008.

Feb 27, 2007 - William Jackson Matney, Jr. and Robert W. Busby Join Morgan Lewis

Morgan Lewis is pleased to announce that William Jackson (Jack) Matney, Jr. and Robert W. (Bob) Busby have joined the firm as partners in the Washington, D.C. office. Mr. Matney and Mr. Busby focus on patent litigation and related patent services.

Jan 09, 2007 - Andrew Ruskin Brings His Healthcare Regulatory Practice to Morgan Lewis

Morgan Lewis is pleased to announce that Andrew Ruskin has brought his healthcare regulatory practice to the firm. Mr. Ruskin counsels clients on the full array of regulatory issues affecting the healthcare industry.

Dec 20, 2006 - Morgan Lewis's Life Sciences Practice Recognized in PLCCross-border Life Sciences Handbook

Morgan Lewis is pleased to announce that the Life Sciences Interdisciplinary Practice and several of its attorneys are recognized in the PLCCross-border Life Sciences Handbook 2006/07.

Dec 12, 2006 - Morgan Lewis Attorneys Assist in Obtaining Patent for Subject Matter of Nobel Prize

Morgan Lewis attorneys represented the Carnegie Institution of Washington before the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office in obtaining U.S. Patent 6,506,559, which claims the subject matter awarded the Nobel Prize in Medicine for 2006.

Nov 28, 2006 - Morgan Lewis Adds Five Partners to Global IP Group

Morgan Lewis is pleased to announce the addition of five partners and five associates to its global Intellectual Property Practice as of December 1.

Aug 15, 2006 - Significant Pharmaceutical Patent Litigation Win for Daiichi

On August 2, 2006, United States District Judge William Bassler entered a judgment on behalf of Morgan Lewis clients Daiichi Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. and Daiichi Sankyo Inc.

Jul 11, 2006 - ABA Intellectual Property Law Section’s Resolution 413-1

On June 22, 2006 the Intellectual Property (IP) Law Section of the American Bar Association (ABA) held its summer meeting in Boston. Resolution 413-1, entitled State Prescription Drug Compulsory Licensing was presented, debated, and overwhelmingly passed.

Mar 29, 2006 - Morgan Lewis to Exhibit at BIO 2006

Morgan Lewis sponsors BIO 2006, the world's largest gathering of biotechnology leaders.

Dec 13, 2005 - Morgan Lewis’ Life Sciences Practice Recommended in PLC Cross-border Life Sciences Handbook

Morgan Lewis is pleased to announce that Practical Law Company recommends the firm’s Life Sciences Practice and its attorneys in the PLCCross-border Life Sciences Handbook 2005/06.

Sep 28, 2005 - Morgan Lewis Announces New Joint Venture with TMI Associates, The Sixth Largest Law Firm in Japan

Morgan Lewis & Bockius LLP, a global law firm, today announced a new joint venture with TMI Associates, one of the top law firms in Japan, effective immediately. The new partnership, named Morgan Lewis-TMI, will focus primarily on cross-border corpora

Feb 09, 2004 - Morgan Lewis Expands Life Science Practice Capabilities
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