Clinical trial sponsors can obtain valuable support from contract research organizations (CROs) but nonetheless remain liable for the conduct of their trials. Sidley Austin partner Dorothee Schramm and senior associate Katie von der Weid, both specialized in international commercial disputes, share tips to protect against common problems that can arise during the course of clinical trials.

To keep investors happy, companies will have to start showing that their high-priced advanced therapies offset costs elsewhere in the health care system.

Walmsley has been awarded a damehood in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List. Meanwhile, Synairgen co-founder Holgate is to become a Sir.

With coronavirus cases again on the rise in many European countries, members of two EU parliamentary committees asked industry representatives to explain why details of COVID-19 vaccine supply agreements are being kept under wraps.