As of October 3rd, there were 19 deaths related to vaping illnesses. With such an industry-wide scare, questions of class-action lawsuits are beginning to arise. With the exact cause of the illnesses yet to be determined, it can be hard to figure out who’s at fault. The e-cigarette brand JUUL has already been at the […]
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Courts Revisit Tough Question: Can Genes Be Patented?
To laypeople, the idea of having a gene patented may sound impossible. However, an amendment to federal patent legislation could allow pharmaceutical and biotech companies to patent genes, a decision that would have significant consequences for a variety of industries, medical care providers, and patients. New Amendment Could Change Legal Precedent Legal precedent was established […]