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First Biosimilar Drug Inches Closer to Entering U.S. Market

First Biosimilar Drug Inches Closer to Entering U.S. Market

Newly approved type of generic drug defeats competitor in court and continues towards market.

Open Internet Regulation Faces Challenges

Open Internet Regulation Faces Challenges

Legislative and judicial challenges seek to block the FCC’s new rules on net neutrality.

Obamacare Menu Labeling Laws May Pose Challenges for Small Chains

Obamacare Menu Labeling Laws May Pose Challenges for Small Chains

The FDA drafts guidance to help small restaurant and food retail chains comply with new menu labeling rules.

European Union Reveals Plan to Build Capital Markets Union

European Union Reveals Plan to Build Capital Markets Union

EU Commission invites public feedback on private lending consolidation plan.

The Celebration Rule

The Celebration Rule

The Department of Labor redefines “spouse” under the Family Medical Leave Act.

New Regulations Proposed on Arctic Ocean Drilling

New Regulations Proposed on Arctic Ocean Drilling

Interior Department proposes new regulations for exploratory drilling offshore Alaska.

EPA Reform Measures Face White House Opposition

EPA Reform Measures Face White House Opposition

White House claims EPA reform legislation is expensive, unnecessary, and arbitrary.

Obama Pushes for Paid Leave Policies for Workers

Obama Pushes for Paid Leave Policies for Workers

President tries to push Congress towards more generous paid sick leave for all American workers.

European Central Bank to Expand Asset Purchase Program

European Central Bank to Expand Asset Purchase Program

Eurozone bank adds sovereign debt purchases to stimulus plan.

Housing Department Tries to Remedy Past Errors, Prevent Wrongful Foreclosures

Housing Department Tries to Remedy Past Errors, Prevent Wrongful Foreclosures

HUD policy aims to correct mistaken interpretation of statute causing senior citizens to lose their homes.

Veterans Affairs Department Struggles to Complete Much-Needed Medical Facilities

Veterans Affairs Department Struggles to Complete Much-Needed Medical Facilities

Delays in several large construction projects raise concerns about agency mismanagement.

Regulating the Next Generation of Genetic Testing

Regulating the Next Generation of Genetic Testing

New approaches to clinical care pose regulatory challenges.