Genentech reaches memorandum of understanding with JHL Biotech involving four biosimilars while continuing its suit against former employees; Amgen settlement with Coherus ended litigation entirely.

Government indicts former Genentech employees, one of whom admits to secretly working at JHL Biotech and downloading confidential documents. Trade secrets theft case is unusual in two ways: its extraordinary scope and detail and the filing of criminal charges.

If Biden administration wants to nominate the acting commissioner, Vacancies Reform Act would dictate the timing. Woodcock can still get the nod and remain head of the agency during the confirmation process, just as Andrew von Eschenbach retained his acting title following his nomination in 2006.