Healthcare & Life Sciences Insights

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October 9, 2026 Client Alert

District Court Dismisses Entresto® Antitrust Suit, Holding Drug-Product Patent Properly Listed in Orange Book

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September 21, 2026 Client Alert

Dompé Settlement Highlights DOJ’s Continued Scrutiny of Pharmaceutical Manufacturer Donations to Patient Assistance Foundations

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July 1, 2026 Our Work

Latham & Watkins Advises BridgeBio on Up to US$1 Billion Preferred Equity Investment, One of the Largest Preferred Investments for Public Biotechs Ever and the Largest in 2026

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June 5, 2026 Client Alert

UK Reforms Clinical Trials Regulations

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May 13, 2026 Podcast

Drug Pricing and Market Access: CMS Update With Rujul Desai

October 9, 2026 Client Alert

District Court Dismisses Entresto® Antitrust Suit, Holding Drug-Product Patent Properly Listed in Orange Book

The decision confirms the proper listing of countless patents in the Orange Book.

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October 5, 2026 Client Alert

DOJ’s Fraud Division Announces “Aggressive” Approach to Fight Corporate Fraud

The National Fraud Enforcement Division confirmed its enforcement priorities for corporate fraud against US taxpayers and identified specific factors to be considered in charging decisions.

October 5, 2026 Article

Healthcare & Life Sciences: Drug Pricing Digest — Number 82

September 30, 2026 Podcast

Shining a Light on the Sunshine Act and Transparency Requirements: A Primer for Life Sciences Companies

September 21, 2026 Client Alert

Dompé Settlement Highlights DOJ’s Continued Scrutiny of Pharmaceutical Manufacturer Donations to Patient Assistance Foundations

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September 30, 2026

Shining a Light on the Sunshine Act and Transparency Requirements: A Primer for Life Sciences Companies

Understanding the US Physician Payments Sunshine Act is essential for life sciences companies. The Latham team provides a compliance roadmap for companies preparing for their first launch and report.

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June 25, 2026

Under the Spotlight: Navigating Congressional Investigations Before and After the Upcoming Midterm Elections

Latham’s bipartisan Congressional Investigations team examine the evolving landscape of congressional oversight in an election year. MCLE credit offered.

May 13, 2026

Drug Pricing and Market Access: CMS Update With Rujul Desai

Senior Counselor to CMS, Rujul Desai, joins the Latham team to share updates on a host of current policy topics, from most favored nation pricing and TrumpRx to 340B and program integrity initiatives.

May 12, 2026

DOJ Ramps Up Enforcement on Customs and Tariff Fraud: What Global Companies Need to Know to Mitigate Risk

Latham lawyers discuss what global companies need to know to mitigate risk related to DOJ’s enforcement on customs and tariff fraud. MCLE credit offered.

April 27, 2026

Drug Pricing and Market Access: Highlights From Recent CMS and AHLA Conferences

Missed the CMS Quality Conference or the AHLA Institute on Medicare and Medicaid Payment Issues? Join the Latham team for a discussion of highlights from both events.

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January 22, 2026

DOJ Enforcement Priorities: What Medical Device Companies Need to Know

Latham lawyers offer practical insights for medical device companies on mitigating enforcement risk and implementing defense strategies. MCLE credit offered.

January 16, 2026

Latham & Watkins M&A Leaders on the ‘Year of the Mega Deal’

Latham partners Alex Kelly and Paul Kukish, Global Co-Chairs of the firm’s M&A and Private Equity Practice, discuss the surge in global mega deal activity that propelled Latham to the top spot in 2025 M&A and private equity league tables and what’s shaping the deal landscape for 2026.

December 17, 2025

FDA’s QMSR Implementation Is Around the Corner: What Medical Device Companies Need to Know to Be Ready

Latham’s FDA practitioners discuss the new Quality Management System Regulation and what it means for medical device manufacturers, importers, and other stakeholders. MCLE credit offered.

December 16, 2025

Drug Pricing and Market Access: “Think of It as a Loop” — Succeeding in an Evolving Policy Landscape

Join the Latham team and guest Mike Domanico, a veteran of the pharmaceutical industry, for insights on how organizations can not only survive, but thrive in an ever-shifting policy landscape.

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December 15, 2025

Episode 106 — The FDA’s New Playbook: Biosimilars, National Priority Vouchers, and the Plausible Mechanism Pathway

The Latham team unpacks the FDA’s recent actions on the Commissioner’s National Priority Voucher program, the plausible mechanism pathway, and biosimilars — and what they could mean for development timelines, pricing, and market access.

November 24, 2025

Drug Pricing and Market Access: Government Pricing Assessment Expectations and Benefits

Join the Latham team and guest Eliza Biedziak from Ernst & Young LLP as they discuss what to expect from a government pricing assessment, the role assessments play in compliance, and how assessments can uncover strategic opportunities.

November 03, 2025

Drug Pricing and Market Access: Deep Dive on the FDA Commissioner’s National Priority Voucher Program Awards

FDA just announced nine awards under the new CNPV program, based in part on drug pricing and onshoring of manufacturing. We review the awards in detail, consider possible agency rationale, and investigate broader implications on pharmaceutical pricing, launch strategies, and market transparency.

October 02, 2025

Drug Pricing: Takeaways from the Chicago Medicaid Drug Rebate Program Summit

The largest drug pricing conference of the year just concluded in Chicago. Join the Latham team to discuss key themes and highlights, including most favored nation pricing considerations, bona fide service fee changes, and 340B program developments.

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July 30, 2025

Healthcare Implications of the One Big Beautiful Bill: What You Need to Know

Members of Latham’s Healthcare & Life Sciences Practice discuss impacts of the OBBB’s healthcare policy provisions. MCLE credit offered.

June 24, 2025

Drug Pricing: Takeaways From the Philadelphia Pricing and Contracting USA Conference

Join the Latham team and Allan Thoen from Sandoz to hear about the key themes and highlights from one of the year’s significant drug pricing conferences.

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June 26, 2025

Access Denied — Navigating the New DOJ Data Security Program With Confidence

Latham’s team of lawyers focusing on data security and national security examine DOJ’s DSP and its potential implications for companies. MCLE credit offered.

Our Archive

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October 16, 2026 Our Work

Latham & Watkins Advises Zocdoc on Acquisition of Sohar Health

Firm represents the healthcare access infrastructure company in its first acquisition.

October 15, 2026 Our Work

Latham & Watkins Advises RxSight on Collaboration With Alcon to Develop Adjustable PCIOLs

Life Sciences Licensing team represents the ophthalmic medical device company in the non-exclusive license agreement to co-develop new technology.

October 13, 2026 Our Work

Latham Represents BlackRock and HPS Investment Partners in New Strategic Joint Venture With Humana to Manage CenterWell Senior Primary Care Clinics

October 12, 2026 Our Work

Latham & Watkins Advises Partners Group on Refinancing of DELABO.group

October 12, 2026 Our Work

Latham Advises on Financing for Altaris’ Completed Acquisition of Clarivate’s Life Sciences & Healthcare Business

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October 9, 2026 Recognition

Litigators of the Week Runners-Up and Shout Outs — J&J’s Janssen and VinFast

Two Latham litigation teams recognized for securing a rare preliminary injunction in biosimilar patent litigation for J&J’s Jassen and a first-round dismissal with prejudice of a securities class action on behalf of VinFast.

September 30, 2026 Recognition

Antitrust & Competition Partner Honored Among California’s Top 100 Lawyers

Chris Yates named to the Daily Journal’s annual list of legal leaders who have made a significant impact in California.

September 30, 2026 Recognition

Top 100 Lawyers in California — Chris Yates

For achieving a trial hat trick together with Latham’s unmatched trial teams, partner Chris Yates earned a spot on the Top 100 list, which annually celebrates California’s leading attorneys who have made a significant impact through their legal work, professional leadership, and contributions to the broader community.