MHRA Alert: Fake Mounjaro (tirzepatide) KwikPens

The MHRA has issued a notice regarding fake Mounjaro (tirzepatide) 15mg KwikPens dispensed by The Private Pharmacy Clinic in Birmingham. Patients with affected pens are advised to stop use immediately and report to the MHRA. The manufacturer reported five faulty pens.

MHRA Approves Imlunestrant Tosylate for Breast Cancer

The MHRA has approved imlunestrant tosylate (Inluriyo), a new treatment for adult patients with a specific type of advanced or metastatic breast cancer. This approval provides a new therapeutic option for patients who have not responded to prior hormonal treatment.

State Revokes, Suspends Health Care Provider Licenses

The Washington State Department of Health has revoked or suspended the licenses, certifications, or registrations of two health care providers. Elena T. Nguyen had her nursing assistant credentials suspended for two years due to drug use with a minor, and Kyon J. Saucier had his home care aide credential indefinitely suspended for physical force on children.

OSHA Cites 3 Companies After 6 Worker Deaths from Gas Exposure

The U.S. Department of Labor's OSHA has cited Prospect Ranch LLC, Fiske Inc., and HD Builders for serious violations following the deaths of six workers due to hazardous gas exposure at a Colorado dairy farm. The companies face proposed penalties totaling over $246,000.

OSHA Cites Grain Silo Operator for Safety Violations After Worker Injury

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has cited Alliance Grain Co. for safety violations following a worker injury. The agency proposed $276,407 in penalties for alleged failures in machine guarding, lockout/tagout procedures, and grain bin entry safety.

Tamara Motley Medicare Fraud Conviction Vacated on Identity Theft

The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals vacated a portion of Tamara Motley's sentence for aggravated identity theft related to Medicare fraud. The court cited the Supreme Court's decision in Dubin v. United States, which narrowed the scope of the identity theft statute. The case is remanded for resentencing.

SEC Obtains Final Consent Judgment Against Ian G. Bell

The SEC announced it obtained a final consent judgment against Ian G. Bell, a Denver day-trader charged with defrauding investors. Bell raised over $1.3 million from 29 investors by lying about trading performance and misappropriating funds. He is permanently enjoined from securities violations and ordered to pay disgorgement.

SEC Obtains Final Judgments in Insider Trading Case

The SEC announced the entry of final consent judgments against Joseph C. Lewis, Carolyn W. Carter, Patrick J. O’Connor, and Bryan L. Waugh in an insider trading case. The judgments include penalties, disgorgement, and prejudgment interest totaling over $2.3 million.

SEC Settles Joel Castellanos Ponzi Scheme Action

The SEC has settled an action against Joel Castellanos for his role in an alleged $196 million Ponzi scheme. Castellanos is charged with selling unregistered securities and operating without proper registration, resulting in a $150,000 civil penalty and disgorgement.

Court Opinion Errata Sheet Amends Case Details

The United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit issued an errata sheet to amend a previously issued opinion. The amendment corrects the name of the Postmaster General on the cover sheet and renumbers footnotes. This action is procedural and does not alter the substantive outcome of the case.