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Halloween may be over – but frightening developments can still abound. The availability of funds for digital healthcare companies has contracted significantly since the halcyon days of 2020 and 2021.  The market has seen All of these developments have heightened the realization among executives in ...

Over the years, I’ve seen a constant tension between capital market entrepreneurs and the regulators who try to set up “guardrails” to protect the public. When either side goes too far there’s a backlash that moves the “needle” in the other direction.  The current situation ...

Fortifying your business against cyber-attack is no longer a precaution – it’s a necessity. Cybersecurity stands as the vanguard against an evolving landscape of cyber threats. Threat actors have become an omnipresent menace, targeting companies across industries. Cyber-attacks can lead to data breaches, financial losses, ...

A new investigational therapy from Celldex Therapeutics Inc. in Hampton, New Jersey provides the promise of substantial relief from “hives”, a painful condition affecting tens of millions of people worldwide. Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria (“CSU”) (the technical term for hives) is a condition that might be ...

Innovation has a great home at Princeton. Earlier last month, Managing Partner, Phil Crowley, attended events at Princeton that showcased some of the great work being accomplished by its innovators, all with commercial potential.  Here’s an overview of some of the presentations. ArQitech This company ...

A new public-private venture capital vehicle is set to power emerging businesses in New Jersey and it’s just made its first move. The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (“NJEDA”) marked a significant milestone with its debut investment through the New Jersey Innovation Evergreen Fund (“NJIEF”). ...

Diabetes can be a silent, slow killer. Over time, its detrimental effects on the body can result in life-altering complications. Today, diabetes isn’t just a health concern—it’s a worldwide epidemic. Since 1980, the number of individuals diagnosed with diabetes has almost quadrupled, illustrating that it’s ...

Sometimes it takes “two to tango!” Strategic alliances and joint development activities are pivotal drivers of progress in the rapidly advancing realm of electric vehicle (“EV”) battery production. The recently announced deal between Toyota and Idemitsu Kosan (“Idemistu”) serves as a powerful example of how collaborative efforts ...

Artificial intelligence (“AI”) is all over the news these days. And Stevens Institute of Technology aims to be one of the leaders in studying and harnessing this amazing technology. The Stevens Institute for Artificial Intelligence (“SIAI”) is a university center drawing on the talents of ...

Imagine a home or office building where the windows aren’t just sources of light and views, but active generators of electricity. Thanks to “power-generating glass,” this future is closer than you think thanks to research by Panasonic. Panasonic’s breakthrough ultra-thin perovskite-based solar cell technology, seamlessly ...

If you’re a parent helping your child pick a university, getting rankings is an important part of the process. When it comes to evaluating the best colleges in the United States, The Wall Street Journal has been a trusted source since they started publishing rankings ...

Crowley Law LLC is pleased to announce that Philip P. Crowley, Managing Partner, has been named to the 2023 SuperLawyers. No more than five percent of the lawyers in New York are selected by Super Lawyers. Super Lawyers, part of Thomson Reuters, is a rating ...

Technology can be exciting – sometimes TOO exciting! In the ever-evolving world of cryptocurrency, a fascinating development is unfolding: the emergence of Exchange-Traded Funds (“ETFs”) based on the spot value of Bitcoin – and some ensuing litigation (the TOO exciting part). A recent ruling by the U.S. ...

Come hear a distinguished leader of the pharmaceutical industry speak about the impact of technology on the biopharmaceutical industry. Dr. Giovanni Caforio, the Board Chair and Chief Executive Officer of Bristol Myers Squibb, will present on the topic of “Technology Is Transforming the Biopharmaceutical Industry ...

Imagine a world where a seasoned mechanic, trained on the inner workings of combustion engines, seamlessly transitions to fixing a Tesla, thanks to a trusty augmented-reality “thinking cap” that offers real-time feedback, pinpoints missteps and answers questions on the fly. That’s the ambitious vision behind ...

Do you think of Arnold Schwarzenegger in the film “Terminator” whenever we talk about “artificial intelligence”?! It really doesn’t have to be scary.  The intersection of artificial intelligence (“AI”) and medical devices has ushered in a new era of healthcare innovation. AI-driven devices incorporate Machine ...

There’s no stopping Mother Nature when she gets going. The striking force of a tornado recently tore through a Pfizer factory in Rocky Mount, N.C.  This weather event offers a poignant reminder of the intricate threads that weave their way through the pharmaceutical supply chain. ...

Pharmaceutical regulators are open to new kinds of data to support new drug applications.  However, that doesn’t mean that applicants can ignore the quality of that data. That’s the topline message of a recent report from Cardinal Health that highlights the challenging journey from RWE to U.S. Food and ...

Is artificial intelligence a boon or a bane??  – or perhaps a bit of both?? The application and advancement of artificial intelligence is one of the most discussed topics across industry sectors these days. There is no shortage of conversation about what AI holds for ...

Expand your knowledge about how artificial intelligence (“AI”) is impacting business. Phil Crowley is serving as moderator for an informative seminar “Understanding Intellectual Property in Generative AI” by the NJ Chapter of the Licensing Executives Society (“LES”).  The event will be held from 5:30 to ...

Recently proposed Federal legislation would have a very damaging effect on the biotech industry. Those are the conclusions of a recent report by industry analysts at Vital Transformation . The report modelled the effects of the Inflation Reduction Act (“IRA”), President Biden’s proposed 2024 Budget and the ...

Maintaining the privacy of data received online is a significant concern for many businesses. Unlike many other countries, the United States does not currently have a single Federal law that governs privacy rights for individuals.[1] At this point, there exists a patchwork of privacy laws enacted ...

Introduction New Jersey is leading the charge in promoting clean energy and sustainability through its Clean Tech R&D Voucher Program. As attorneys committed to supporting clean tech ventures, Crowley Law is here to guide and assist clients in navigating this groundbreaking initiative. In this blog ...

Testing for biomarkers in patients is the state of the art in assessing effectiveness of therapies. The New York State legislature recently recognized that and passed a bill requiring health insurers, including Medicaid, to cover biomarker testing, a diagnostic tool for cancer and other medical ...

For businesses located outside the United States, expanding your business focus to the USA is a bold choice towards growth and success. As you venture into the promising realm of the U.S. market, it’s essential to be well-informed about the legal and other intricacies that ...

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