US FDA May Clarify When Execs Can Be Criminally Prosecuted Under Park Doctrine
Executive Summary
Agency is considering whether a breach of duty to act or correct violations under the Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act must occur before criminal charges are brought, Chief Counsel Rebecca Wood says; clarity on FDA's view of 'vicarious criminal liability' would be welcome news to the pharma industry and suggests an early priority for the agency's new top lawyer.
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