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Making the List …and Making a Point

Oct25th
2011 Leave a Comment Written by admin

Just recently, CMG partner Rick Collins was named to a high profile list of the country’s “Most Controversial Health Figures” – coming in at  #8 (just below  Dr. Oz, but above celebrities like Richard Simmons, Jamie Oliver and Kim Kardashian – see the whole list here: http://www.livestrong.com/slideshow/546327-most-controversial-health-figures/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=111011#slide-18 ).  Rick is one of the country’s leading legal experts when it comes to anabolic steroids and has recommended a more practical and sensible approach to controlling their use – one that balances preserving fairness in sports, protecting adolescents from drug abuse, and enhancing adult liberties regarding personal health.  Given that steroids continue to be one of the most heatedly controversial topics today, his inclusion on this list of controversial health figures is not surprising.

Unlike many of the others who “made the list” due to their involvement in conflicts of interest, questionable promotions/endorsements, and/or unfounded health claims, Rick’s inclusion on this list has nothing to do with any of that.  He made the list by simply “telling the truth” as he sees it and speaking out vocally (and rationally) on a highly controversial subject – proving the notion that “controversy sells” and bringing more attention to this timely topic. READ MORE »

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Attorney Rick Collins Honored By Long Island Business News As One of Long Island’s ‘Fifty Around 50’

Oct24th
2011 Leave a Comment Written by admin

Collins Recognized for His Leadership as Attorney, Author and Fitness Authority, and for his Philanthropic Efforts in Creating Worldwide Skydiving Fundraiser

Rick Collins, a partner at Collins, McDonald & Gann, P.C. (www.cmgesq.com) and a leader in the health/fitness community, has been named by the Long Island Business News as one of Long Island’s Fifty Around 50 – Class of 2011. He was honored on Thursday, October 20 at an awards ceremony celebrating the Class of 2011 inductees, which was attended by hundreds of leading business professionals throughout the region.

Collins was selected as one of this year’s “Fifty Around 50” based on his leadership in business, mentoring, support for Long Island’s not-for-profit organizations and commitment to the community. The award was designed to recognize “the intelligent, hard-working and dynamic men and women dedicated to Long Island’s strong, successful companies and organizations.” Business leaders named to the list were chosen both for their outstanding professional achievements and leadership, as well as for their philanthropic efforts and community involvement.
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Alan Feldstein Offers Insight on NDI Notification Issue at Recent AHPA NDI Congress

Oct3rd
2011 Leave a Comment Written by admin

On September 8th, the American Herbal Products Association (AHPA) held a one-day intensive event to help herbal and dietary supplement companies “sift through the clutter, the hype and unanswered questions” when it comes to NDI notifications. The event, the AHPA NDI Congress: Crafting an Industry Response and Filing Successful Notifications, took place in downtown Chicago, with CMG’s Alan Feldstein serving as a speaker at this high-profile, interactive industry gathering.

The event was designed to help herbal and dietary supplement companies take the next step in responding to the FDA’s draft guidance on NDIs and to develop and submit NDI notifications for numerous product categories.  According to the Tan Sheet’s coverage of the event, AHPA President Michael McGuffin stated that he is confident FDA will ultimately require notifications strictly for new dietary ingredients, and not all supplements containing those ingredients. McGuffin went on to state that “There is no way that enforceable, final guidance requires every downstream finished product to file an NDI notification or be subject to enforcement action” — adding that “We will build not only opinions but also a strong legal argument as to why that’s inaccurate.” READ MORE »

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