As I mentioned in a previous blog, FDA is updating their requirements for Medical Device Establishment Registration and Listings. The changes begin in four days, starting October 1, 2012. The two biggest changes that I initially noted were as follows: … Continue reading →

I’m sure many of you have already heard the good news that the collective bargaining agreement between the longshormen on the East Coast (ILA) and the East & Gulf coast port terminals received an 90 day extension. The original contract … Continue reading →

As of this afternoon, the ILA and the East Coast & Gulf ports still do not have a new contract. We are coming down to the wire with eleven days left before the current contract expires. We have already seen … Continue reading →

As of today, September 11, 2012, there is still no contract for the longshoremen on the East and Gulf ports. I have read that Federal mediators are trying to restart the contract talks. One lesson that we learned from the … Continue reading →

I have no positive news on labor dispute between the longshoremen and the East Coast ports. I am surprised that the potential strike hasn’t made more headlines and isn’t getting the attention of our Federal government. Even a “short” one … Continue reading →