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Upon the passage of the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act, the FDA was given jurisdiction to regulate tobacco products. The Center for Tobacco was created and subsequently new regulations were promulgated subjecting an already high-profile industry to more regulations by a mostly unfamiliar agency. This new regulatory scheme posed additional challenges to an already regulatory-pressured industry.
Thompson Coburn has long had a much respected tobacco industry practice. We have represented tobacco industry members for more than 20 years in virtually every type of tobacco-related lawsuit that has gone to trial. With the addition of the firm’s life science practice, the firm has now extended its representational experience to FDA compliance. The firm’s life science practitioners have counseled tobacco companies on manufacturing issues, packaging issues and marketing and advertising issues all arising from this regulatory scheme to which the industry is now subject.
Specifically our regulatory counseling to tobacco companies has included:
- Advising on the “Deeming” of other tobacco products coming under the jurisdiction of the FDA
- Advising on predicate products, substantial equivalence and premarket tobacco applications as well as the exemptions under 21 C.F.R. 1107.1
- Advising on packaging, marketing and advertising requirements and restrictions
- Advising on the applicability of certain regulations concerning e-cigarettes and other tobacco products
Publications
EEOC issues new guidance on COVID-19 vaccinations in the workplace
Litigation fees may be tax-deductible, confirms new Tax Court ruling
Participate in standard-setting bodies? The enforceability of your patents could be affected
Supreme Court overturns the Federal Circuit, granting more flexibility to biosimilar makers
What to do when the government comes calling: A checklist for handling facility inspections
USPTO launches new proof of use audit program
The shifting standard for IPR estoppel: Where are we now?
5 tips for environmental due diligence in business transactions
D.C. appellate court strikes another nail in the coffin for the Frye test
What U.S. companies need to know about their IP rights post-Brexit
New OSHA reporting and anti-retaliation rules
USPTO publishes new (and largely improved) guidance for subject matter eligibility
Federal Circuit rules objective prong of willful infringement best decided by judge
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Blog Posts
Clearview AI class-action may further test CCPA’s private right of action
‘Aggrieved Persons’ can bring suit under Biometric Information Privacy Act
DOJ continues to investigate, seek recoveries over compounding pharmacy fraud
Fate of legalized cannabis hinges on key vote
FDA to step up enforcement of homeopathic medicine
Recreational marijuana shake-up: Sessions revokes Cole Memorandum
Clinical trials Part I: The upcoming clinical trials reporting rule
The FDA's new Digital Health Plan
FDA’s Health Software PreCert Program to fast-track innovation
FSVP compliance dates arrive, challenges to food industry increase
News
ACI Drug and Medical Device Litigation Conference
Suzanne Galvin Quoted in Bloomberg Law Regarding Revised PFAS Settlement
World Trademark Review names Tom Polcyn to WTR 1000 list
Thompson Coburn releases 2021 Ag Innovation Survey on the impact of COVID, future of the ag industry
Jennifer Post talks to Business Insider about startup considerations before going public
Thompson Coburn supports agricultural growth through the Center for Soybean Innovation
Gain Executive Insights on trade developments with Thompson Coburn, Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
New Jersey jury awards $11 million to Thompson Coburn client in pet invention dispute
Agribusiness professionals enjoy hands-on farm simulation at Thompson Coburn
Thompson Coburn leads Missouri Soybean Merchandising Council to $600,000 jury verdict
Thompson Coburn earns corporate counsel recommendations five years running in national report
UMSL Research & Innovation Week to feature Tom Schlafly presentation
Steve Ritchey publishes article on patent basics for American Ceramic Society
Jeff Masson named ‘Influential Appellate Advocate’ for Monsanto Supreme Court win
Three partners named 2013 Up & Coming attorneys
Monsanto wins unanimous ruling from U.S. Supreme Court
19 Thompson Coburn partners named 2013 St. Louis Lawyers of the Year
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St. Louis
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Gordon is a highly experienced trial attorney who has achieved significant courtroom wins for clients in cases involving commercial disputes, white collar criminal defens... Gordon is a highly experienced trial attorney who has achieved significant ... |
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St. Louis
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Matt represents major agricultural companies in business-critical disputes. Matt represents major agricultural companies in business-critical disputes.... |
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St. Louis
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Matt is looked to for his thorough understanding of his clients' business goals. Matt is looked to for his thorough understanding of his clients' business g... |
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St. Louis
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Dan Cox is a litigator handling sophisticated business, tort, product liability, intellectual property, and class action defense cases. Dan Cox is a litigator handling sophisticated business, tort, product liabi... |
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Senior Counsel
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St. Louis
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Chip's practice focuses on the representation of individuals, universities, and national and international companies in commercial transactions and counseling involving t... Chip's practice focuses on the representation of individuals, universities,... |
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Partner
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St. Louis
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John represents domestic and international clients in complex litigation and multi-district litigation in some of the most challenging state and federal venues in the cou... John represents domestic and international clients in complex litigation an... |
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Partner
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St. Louis
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Suzanne is a versatile litigator who finds creative solutions for clients facing difficult and protracted legal battles. Suzanne is a versatile litigator who finds creative solutions for clients f... |
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Partner
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St. Louis
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Wil has a PhD in cellular and molecular biology and experience as research scientist working for a major biotechnology company. Wil has a PhD in cellular and molecular biology and experience as research ... |
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Partner
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Washington, D.C.
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Benjamin is a corporate advisor and business strategist for a wide variety of privately-held businesses, manufacturers, financial institutions, and nonprofits. Benjamin is a corporate advisor and business strategist for a wide variety ... |
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Partner
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St. Louis
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David strategically advises clients in a variety of intellectual property disputes including patent prosecution, IP litigation, brand protection, counterfeiting, Post-Gra... David strategically advises clients in a variety of intellectual property d... |
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Partner
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New York
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James serves as legal adviser to investors, entrepreneurs, investment advisers and investment bankers as they fund or invest in new companies, grow established private co... James serves as legal adviser to investors, entrepreneurs, investment advis... |
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Partner
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St. Louis
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Tom is Co-Chair of Thompson Coburn LLP's Corporate Department. Tom is Co-Chair of Thompson Coburn LLP's Corporate Department. |
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Partner
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St. Louis
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Jeff is a litigator, former crop consultant, and agronomic crop specialist. Jeff is a litigator, former crop consultant, and agronomic crop specialist.... |
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Partner
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St. Louis
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Chris is a valued strategic partner to emerging companies and the institutions and individuals that invest in them. Chris is a valued strategic partner to emerging companies and the instituti... |
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Partner
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St. Louis
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Steve advises clients on domestic and international patent applications and provides comprehensive counsel on licensing and technology transfer. Steve advises clients on domestic and international patent applications and... |
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Partner
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St. Louis
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Ben brings a background in electrical and computer engineering to his legal practice, which primarily focuses on the preparation and prosecution of patent applications. Ben brings a background in electrical and computer engineering to his legal... |
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