| Criminal Sanctions against Companies for Defrauding the Government and Selling Adulterated Foods and Drugs |
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| Federal law prohibits a company, its officers, or its management from making false statements to the federal government or defrauding the government. In addition, various laws allow federal agencies to ask the U.S. Attorney General to bring criminal prosecutions against companies, their officers, or their management. More... |
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| Common Elements of Products Liability Cases |
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| Products liability law covers personal injury and property damage that occurs when a defective product is used. There are several elements that are common to products liability cases. First, an injured person must prove that the product was defective or harmful. Second, it is necessary to show that the product was defective when it was purchased or delivered. Third, the injured person must show that the defective product caused the injury or accident. More... |
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| Oral Contraceptive Litigation |
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| Oral contraceptives or birth control pills are hormonal prescription drugs that are taken to prevent pregnancy. They are believed to produce a state of pseudopregnancy that interferes with normal ovulation and conception. Birth control pills became popular in the 1960s. They were shown to be a very effective form of birth control. However, serious side effects began showing up in some women who took oral contraceptives. These side effects include strokes, blood clots, tumors, and birth defects.
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| The Bioterrorism Act of 2002 |
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| After the terrorist acts that caused the collapse of the World Trade Center in New York on September 11, 2001, the U.S. Congress passed The Bioterrorism Act of 2002. The full name of the law is the Public Health Security and Bioterrorism Preparedness Response Act of 2002. The main goal of the law is to protect the food supply from bioterrorism. The law also covers drinking water security and controls on dangerous biological agents and toxins. The main provisions of The Bioterrorism Act of 2002 are discussed below. More... |
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| Pharmacists' Liability for Improperly Dispensing Prescription Drugs |
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| Only pharmacists are allowed to compound, package, label, and dispense drugs. In order to dispense a drug, the pharmacist needs a prescription from a physician or other licensed practitioner. The pharmacist exercises discretion in performing his/her job. This article discusses a pharmacist's liability for improperly dispensing prescription drugs. More... |
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