by Joel Rothman | Feb 4, 2010 | NutriSupLaw
To understand why Sen. John McCain introduced a bill on dietary supplements, read the press releases. The legislation announced Feb. 3 addresses public safety, but mostly it’s about the reputation and revenue of professional and Olympic sports. The evidence:...
by Joel Rothman | Jan 3, 2010 | NutriSupLaw
2009 was an incredible year for the dietary supplement industry. While the rest of American business floundered amidst the depths of a recession, the dietary supplement business thrived. Americans concerned about maintaining their good health stocked up on...
by Joel Rothman | Nov 16, 2009 | NutriSupLaw
Two days of hearings before the FDA about search-based advertising for drugs produced one possible solution: fixed warnings for products. Google has proposed that its AdWords could include a hyper-linked line that warns consumers about the potential dangers of a drug....
by Joel Rothman | Sep 18, 2009 | NutriSupLaw
In the trade, it is called public service journalism, but this may qualify more as a disservice. In the Sept. 21 issue with Tim Tebow on the cover (again?), ESPN Magazine devotes two well-illustrated and detailed pages on performance-enhancing drugs. This is a must...
by Joel Rothman | Sep 9, 2009 | NutriSupLaw
We are not sure of the reason, but it seems that every three months or so, a national media outlet weighs in on an old story: tainted nutritional supplements. To be sure, the story will not go away in the sports world. Athletes who test positive for steroids often say...
