L. Christine Lawson

Previously, this blog covered the FDA’s decision to regulate lab-developed tests (LDTs) as medical devices. However, a ruling from a federal district court in Texas earlier this year has changed that. Multiple lawsuits were...more On July 31, 2025, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced new safety labeling changes for all opioid pain medications to highlight the risks associated with long-term use. The updates emphasize potential misuse,...more Earlier this year, President Trump formed the Make America Healthy Again Commission. The Commission included representatives from more than a dozen government agencies.  ...more As this blog has previously covered, various states have passed laws prohibiting plant-based products from being labeled like traditional meat products. A recent Oklahoma law bans using terms like beef, chicken, or bacon to...more