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Updated regulatory working groups announced today by the Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) reflect the rapidly increasing diversity and impact of BIO’s Agriculture & Environment membership and ensure that all member companies’…

Representatives John Joyce, M.D. (R-PA) and Wiley Nickel (D-NC) today introduced the Optimizing Research Progress Hope And New Cures (ORPHAN Cures Act). BIO President and CEO, Rachel King, made the following remarks: "This legislation is a welcome…

Comments on Revised HSR Premerger Notification and Report Form 16 CFR Parts 801-803—Hart-Scott-Rodino Coverage, Exemption, and Transmittal Rules, Project No. P239300

The Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) today signed onto an amicus brief to challenge the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) lawsuit to block the acquisition of Horizon by Amgen. The amicus brief was filed in the U.S. District Court, Northern…

BIO has filed an amicus brief in U.S. ex rel. Scutte v. SuperValu Inc., which addresses the issue of the intent requirement under the False Claims Act (FCA). Specifically, BIO urges the Court to uphold the view that a firm does not…