Park Doctrine Influence Could Wane In Upcoming Cases, Attorney Argues
This article was originally published in The Tan Sheet
Executive Summary
As penalties increase under the responsible corporate officer doctrine, attorney Allison Burroughs says to expect increased scrutiny. A DoJ Consumer Protection Branch official says pharma execs will be held responsible because of the role the industry plays in consumers’ daily lives.
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