Wyoming stem cell bill is latest risky, anti-FDA state legislation

by rss feed | Feb 4, 2026 | News Feeds, States, Stem Cell Freedom Act, stem cell law, Wyoming stem cell law

There’s a new Wyoming stem cell bill that poses risks to the public. The so-called Stem Cell Freedom Act would allow clinical use of non-FDA-approved cells in that state. With this, Wyoming joins other states such as Florida that are pushing back on the FDA. The...

Felony charges against 3 in Utah related to stem cells, undercover agents visited clinic

by rss feed | Dec 23, 2025 | News Feeds, stem cell law, Utah stem cells

I had expected that there would be criminal charges related to stem cell clinics this year, but admittedly I didn’t see it coming in Utah. This was one of my 25 stem cell predictions for 2025. The stem cell clinic world has so much that is problematic. Where...

Upcoming new Florida stem cell law risks far more consumer harm in that state

by rss feed | May 14, 2025 | Florida, Florida stem cell law, News Feeds, stem cell law, Zeo Scientifix

A risky new Florida stem cell law is likely to come into effect in a matter of weeks as the state senate and house both unanimously passed versions of their respective stem cell bills. I imagine that Florida Governor Ron DeSantis will sign it. It will be effective...

Liveyon made $21.6 million says DOJ; leader gets 3 years prison for stem cell activities

by rss feed | Oct 8, 2024 | John Kosolcharoen, Liveyon, News Feeds, stem cell law

Back in late August, Liveyon leader John Kosolcharoen pleaded to federal charges on stem cells. What was Liveyon? Liveyon was a splashy umbilical cord stem cell supplier company. I don’t know if the company is still active now. One of its core products ended up...

Liveyon leader John Kosolcharoen pleads to federal felony charges on stem cells

by rss feed | Aug 27, 2024 | John Kosolcharoen, Liveyon, News Feeds, stem cell law

The stem cell clinic arena is a Wild West but perhaps few have been wilder than the perinatal stem cell clinic firm Liveyon run by John Kosolcharoen. Now John Kosolcharoen has pleaded guilty to felony charges related to Liveyon’s activities including...

Another state challenges FDA on biologics as Nevada OKs risky, unproven oligo, gene, & other therapies

by rss feed | Jul 15, 2024 | Julie Pazina, Nevada law, News Feeds, stem cell law

Nevada has a relatively new 2023 law legalizing non-FDA-approved biological and gene therapies. I use the word “therapies” here loosely.  They are not scientifically or medically proven to work or be safe so they could lead to substantial harm. This is yet...