Good News For A Change At Genzyme: Consent Decree Finalized Without Surprises, Lumizyme Approved By FDA Ahead Of Schedule
Executive Summary
Belying the adage that no news is good news, embattled Genzyme enjoyed two measures of positive news in the past week. But activist investors continue circling the company, which is not yet out of the deep water
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