Judge Gorsuch Could Be Pharma Ally In FDA Disputes

Supreme Court nominee's opposition to deference for administrative agencies could help biopharma industry in its battle over off-label communications if the issue ever goes before the court; he also supports securities litigation reform.

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Judge Neil Gorsuch's appointment to the Supreme Court would be beneficial to the biopharmaceutical sector given his opposition to giving deference to administrative agencies when laws are ambiguous and his criticism of securities class actions.

Trump nominated Gorsuch to fill the high court's vacancy on Jan. 31. The Senate Judiciary Committee is to begin a hearing on his nomination March 20. Gorsuch was confirmed to the U.S

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