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David A. Simon

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Associate Professor, Northeastern University School of Law www.davidasimon.us Co-Director, Amy J. Reed Collaborative for Medical Device Safety https://www.safemedicaldevices.org/ Researcher, the CLASSICA Project https://classicaproject.eu/team/

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David A. Simon @davidasimon.bsky.social · 20h

writing up dossiers is good because it helps you track your research and continue a scholarly trajectory. but man does it take time away from that scholarly trajectory.

David A. Simon @davidasimon.bsky.social · 20h

That’s it!

David A. Simon @davidasimon.bsky.social · 21h

Jets are bears of the AFC. They even have fields!

David A. Simon @davidasimon.bsky.social · 21h

Many ppl also don’t know that China had (had?) a significant Jewish population along the Silk Road - can’t remember where exactly

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David A. Simon @davidasimon.bsky.social · 21h

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Congreg...

Congregation Mickve Israel - Wikipedia

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David A. Simon @davidasimon.bsky.social · 21h

I think Savannah, GA is home to one of the oldest synagogues in the country?

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David A. Simon @davidasimon.bsky.social · 1d

I was quoted in this article in Medical Economics about the use of AI in medicine and the likely affect on malpractice actions

www.medicaleconomics.com/view/the-new...

The new malpractice frontier: Who’s liable when AI gets it wrong?

Artificial intelligence is entering exam rooms faster than malpractice law can keep up. Here’s what physicians need to know about how to use these tools without inviting avoidable risk.

www.medicaleconomics.com

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David A. Simon @davidasimon.bsky.social · 3d

Not everyday a malpractice suit makes it to SCOTUS

www.medpagetoday.com/practicemana...

SCOTUS Hears Oral Arguments in Case Involving a Medical Malpractice Lawsuit

Issue revolves around whether state filing rules apply if a case is heard in federal court

www.medpagetoday.com

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Lawrence Solum @lsolum.bsky.social · 3d

Please help me get the word out about the new websites for Legal Theory Blog and the Legal Theory Lexicon. Reposting here and on other social media sites is great. It would be especially helpful if law school faculty members could send an email to their colleagues with the new addresses.

Legal Theory Blog

Discover our latest articles and updates. Stay informed with recent posts that cover a variety of topics you care about!

legaltheoryblog.com

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Patti Zettler @pzettler.bsky.social · 3d

I have been off bluesky for a while - but this is a good reason to be back. Check out the latest from me, @reshmagar.bsky.social & @hollylynchez.bsky.social!

With thanks to the many folks whose work informed this piece, incl @rachelsachs.bsky.social , @sbagen.bsky.social @drjoshs.bsky.social...

Holly Fernandez Lynch @hollylynchez.bsky.social · 4d

New from @pzettler.bsky.social @reshmagar.bsky.social + me in @jhppl.bsky.social.
We describe themes driving historic FDA reforms, explain how what's happening under Trump2 is different + call for principles to guide FDA reform and activity across administrations.
read.dukeupress.edu/jhppl/articl...

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Data Report @datareport.bsky.social · 5d

Scientists develop first-ever blood test to diagnose chronic fatigue syndrome news.sky.com/story/scient...

Scientists develop first-ever blood test to diagnose chronic fatigue syndrome

CFS is a disabling illness characterised by extreme fatigue that is not relieved by rest.

news.sky.com

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David A. Simon @davidasimon.bsky.social · 5d

There’s a provision of the FDCA that covers counterfeiting!

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Ian Weissman, DO @drianweissman.bsky.social · 5d

Researchers have pinpointed a biological cause of Long COVID brain fog using advanced PET brain imaging. The findings confirm brain fog as a measurable, biological condition and reveal new targeted for treatment.
www.sciencedaily.com/releases/202...

Scientists finally reveal what’s behind long COVID’s mysterious brain fog

Researchers in Japan have pinpointed a biological cause of Long COVID brain fog using advanced PET brain imaging. They discovered widespread increases in AMPA receptor density linked to cognitive impa...

www.sciencedaily.com

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David A. Simon @davidasimon.bsky.social · 5d

I just wondered if they have to approve submissions or how that works

David A. Simon @davidasimon.bsky.social · 5d

Can someone explain how ssrn e-journals work? Like why is my paper not included for several days? Is there someone curating them?

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Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · 5d

BEST BIG CITY IN THE US 9 YEARS IN A ROW.

While critics try to paint Chicago as something to fear, the rest of the world knows the truth — this is the best big city in America.

Best Big City: Chicago Wins Award 9th Year in a Row

Learn why Chicago was voted the Best Big City for the 9th consecutive year by exploring our vibrant culture, welcoming inclusion, and so much more.

www.choosechicago.com

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David A. Simon @davidasimon.bsky.social · 5d

vanda makes two claims:

1. that the FDA regulations interpreting misbranding are uncon; and
2. FDA guidance documents on off-label communications are uncon.

Given Loper Bright, 1 at least one has some potential, but 2 are likely to fail, given that guidance documents are not challengeable.

David A. Simon @davidasimon.bsky.social · 5d

papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers....

Off-Label Speech

This Article argues that the Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) should regulate drug manufacturer speech about off-label uses based on the evidentiary support

papers.ssrn.com

David A. Simon @davidasimon.bsky.social · 5d

in april, Vanda Pharm sued the FDA over its new guidance on off-label promotion. this underscores the need for a better system, like the one I proposed several years ago--at the very least a better disclosure document. compare industry to my approach (mine is one page but LR margins too wide)

David A. Simon @davidasimon.bsky.social · 7d

I suspect it’s a variety of things. One is the way we are trained. A second is the student component. A third is that criticisms of a paper often hinge on failure to discuss or explain something.

David A. Simon @davidasimon.bsky.social · 9d

I don’t see a no in there.

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Sharon Brett @sharonbrett.bsky.social · 9d

Call for Papers for 15th Annual Fed Courts Junior Scholars conference is now up: law.ku.edu/junior-facul.... Lots of advanced notice, hope you will consider submitting!

Will work on distributing this to various listservs and blogs, but please share if you are able.

15th Annual Junior Faculty Federal Courts Workshop

April 24, 2026| KU School of Law

law.ku.edu

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David A. Simon @davidasimon.bsky.social · 16d

Just posted my paper, Off-Label Inducement, to SSRN. It argues for a new (old) tort to hold drug and device manufacturers liable for inducing clinicians to make unsafe off-label uses.

papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers....

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David A. Simon @davidasimon.bsky.social · 10d

curious if you mean structural reforms re organization of the government or structural reforms re: economic system