Judge Gorsuch Could Be Pharma Ally In FDA Disputes
Executive Summary
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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