Welcome to the Goodwin’s Life Sciences Perspectives Blog, a resource specifically aimed at addressing your most frequent and pressing issues and providing insights on current developments.

The challenges across the life sciences industry are as abundant as the opportunities. From tightening federal regulations and market forces to revolutionary innovations, the headwinds are stiff and shifting but they are navigable. We will be tracking emerging issues and developments on private and public company matters, licensing deals and collaborations, patent and IP matters, FDA and healthcare regulatory compliance, and European and Asian developments for life sciences companies. Sign up to receive postings from Goodwin’s Life Sciences Perspectives blog by clicking here.

 

Biotech M&A and Partnerships: Innovation and Deal-Making in Challenging Markets

As part of Goodwin’s exclusive programming during the BIO International Convention in Boston, we invite you to join us for a session spotlighting the evolving world of M&A and strategic partnerships in a rapidly shifting biotech landscape. Through a dynamic fireside chat and expert panel discussions, we’ll uncover innovative deal-making…

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From Europe to the US: Crossing the Atlantic for Capital & Strategic Growth

As part of our week of premier programming during the BIO International Convention in Boston, we’re bringing together industry leaders, investors, and strategic advisors for an engaging session on how European biotechs can successfully expand into the US market. This dynamic lunchtime event will dive into unlocking US capital, driving…

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Navigating China-Related Transactions: Legal and Strategic Considerations

As part of Goodwin’s week of exclusive programming during the BIO International Convention in Boston, we’re excited to invite you to a session focused on China-based NewCos and the dynamics of cross-border dealmaking. China continues to be a dynamic hub for biotech innovation, and companies operating in this space are…

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AI & Drug Discovery Symposium: Revolutionizing the Future of Medicine

Jumpstart your week with a deep dive into the future of medicine as part of Goodwin’s exclusive programming during the BIO International Convention in Boston. Join us for a dynamic symposium where industry leaders and AI pioneers come together to unveil how artificial intelligence is revolutionizing drug discovery. Don’t miss…

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Antitrust Life Sciences Quarterly Update 2025 Q1

While M&A activity slowed in the first quarter of 2025, including in life sciences, there have been plenty of noteworthy developments in the antitrust space in the first 100 days of the Trump administration. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) under new Chairman Andrew Ferguson has already launched its first merger…

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Most Favored Nation Drug Pricing Executive Order Resurrects Prior President Trump Policy

On May 12, 2025, President Trump signed the most recent Executive Order on drug pricing, Delivering Most-Favored-Nation Prescription Drug Pricing to American Patients. This latest Executive Order simultaneously pushes key stakeholders (i.e. foreign governments and drug manufacturers) to modify their current practices while threatening potential most-favored nation (MFN)-based price caps and other…

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Charting a Conditional Approval Pathway for Rare Disease Drugs – A Top Priority for a Revamped FDA?

On April 18, U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Marty Makary announced plans to roll-out a new approval pathway for rare disease drugs. Commissioner Makary’s comments build on sentiments expressed across both the patient community and industry that rare disease drug development needs greater regulatory flexibility in order to…

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A Look Ahead in Life Sciences: What We Are Tracking in the Second Quarter of 2025 and Beyond

To help companies and investors navigate the many evolving and emerging laws and regulations across pharmaceuticals, biologics, medical devices, diagnostics, and laboratory testing, our Life Sciences Regulatory & Compliance team has provided an overview of key developments. We update and publish a quarterly tracker detailing these developments. You can read…

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Securities Litigation Against Life Sciences Companies 2024 Year in Review

Welcome to our ninth annual report on US securities class actions filed against publicly traded life sciences companies, which include pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, and healthcare companies. In the following sections, we analyze data and trends in securities class actions across all industries and in the life sciences industry in…

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