His dad worked on the factory floor at Johnson & Johnson. Now he’s the CFO Joe Wolk, with J&J for over 25 years, talks about his path and the company's focus on innovation. Fortune · Dec 6, 2023
South Africa, Colombia and others are fighting drugmakers over access to TB and HIV drugs In a series of moves experts say signal a shift in how developing countries deal with pharmaceuticals, South Africa, Colombia and others have recently adopted a more combative approach towards drugmakers, pushing back on policies that deny treatment to millions of people with tuberculosis and HIV The Independent UK · Nov 24, 2023
2 Dividend Kings Warren Buffett Just Dumped The legendary value investor slashed two consistent dividend-paying stocks from Berkshire Hathaway's portfolio in the latest quarter, according to regulatory filings. Barchart · Nov 20, 2023
Generative AI is top of mind for all types of leaders, from Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen to J&J CEO Joaquin Duato This week’s episode of Fortune‘s Leadership Next podcast features conversations from the Fortune CEO Initiative conference. Fortune · Oct 11, 2023
Johnson & Johnson not to enforce patents on TB drug “The announcement will finally pave the way for unfettered access to affordable generic versions of bedaquiline for all people” The Hindu · Oct 1, 2023
This J&J exec sold Tylenol and Listerine. Now she runs its $27B medtech business Ashley McEvoy pivoted from over-the-counter products to medical devices. Fortune · Sep 15, 2023
Big Pharma's Johnson & Johnson under investigation in South Africa over 'excessive' drug prices U.S.-based pharmaceuticals company Johnson & Johnson is being investigated in South Africa for allegedly charging “excessive” prices for a key tuberculosis drug The Independent UK · Sep 15, 2023
Johnson & Johnson is getting rid of its script logo after more than 130 years Johnson & Johnson is signing off on a new logo, more than 130 years after creating the old one The Independent UK · Sep 14, 2023
South Africa ‘held to ransom’ by big pharma, overcharged for COVID vaccines J&J, Pfizer charged South Africa between 15 and 33 percent more for COVID vaccine doses, contracts reveal. Al Jazeera · Sep 6, 2023
Cost of tuberculosis treatment halved in deal to permit generic versions Johnson & Johnson’s year-long deal on life-saving drug bedaquiline is seen as critical move in campaign against disease The Guardian - UK · Aug 31, 2023
Kenvue Joins S&P 500 on Friday: Time to Buy? S&P Dow Jones Indices announced on Monday that Kenvue would join the S&P 500 on Friday. Tuesday’s volume and rising share price suggest that investors feel now is the time to buy its stock. Barchart · Aug 22, 2023
Newest Fortune 500 member says large companies lose focus: 'You are little more remote from where the action is' Kenvue, spun off from Johnson & Johnson in May, generated $15 billion in sales last year, enough to put it at rank 275 on 2022's Fortune 500 list. Fortune · Jul 24, 2023
Explained | Will generic supply of bedaquiline be accessible? J&J's patent on bedaquiline expired, allowing generic manufacturers to supply the drug. J&J has filed secondary patents. Prices are expected to reduce 3-6x, but some countries are excluded from the deal, raising concerns. The Hindu · Jul 24, 2023
MSF calls again on J&J to withdraw or abandon extended patents on lifesaving TB drug as main patent expires in India MSF reiterated its call for Johnson & Johnson to publicly announce that it will not enforce any ‘secondary’ patents for bedaquiline in any country with a high burden of TB, as J&J’s 20-year primary patent on bedaquiline expired on July 18. The Hindu · Jul 19, 2023
The Guardian - UK · Jul 18, 2023 Cheaper TB drugs for millions after global deal on patent rights agreed Johnson & Johnson allows generic bedaquiline in 44 countries – but concerns remain about ‘stopgap’ solution
The Independent UK · Jul 14, 2023 Johnson and Johnson shares licence for tuberculosis drug after novelist’s viral campaign Disease kills millions each year even though it’s curable
Fortune · May 31, 2023 Future Fortune 500 CEOs: 11 up-and-comers that leadership experts see as generational standout bosses Fortune has identified 11 CEO stars in the making—many of them already in the C-suite, and all potential large-company CEOs.
Edinburgh Live · May 17, 2023 Edinburgh to get huge Harry Styles Aftershow Parties with 'Harryoke' and star's hits The Love On Tour Aftershow Party is coming to Edinburgh, with the event hosted by the Harry’s House Party, the creators of the original Harry Styles and One Direction club night.
Guitar World · May 12, 2023 PRS Sonzera 20 Combo review Reworked, redesigned, reinvigorated, PRS's versatile combo returns – and it's a bona-fide 20-watt powerhouse of tone
Tribune News Service · Apr 20, 2023 J&J wins pause of baby powder trials, must face new suits Johnson & Johnson must face new lawsuits accusing the company of selling tainted baby powder that caused cancer, a judge ruled, opening the company up to court actions that had been halted for 19 months.
Tribune News Service · Apr 5, 2023 J&J’s first attempt to escape cancer claims with bankruptcy failed. Now it’s trying again Johnson & Johnson’s first attempt at using bankruptcy to escape claims that its popular baby powder caused cancer was an expensive gamble that drew public scorn and ended in failure.
The Guardian - UK · Apr 5, 2023 First Thing: Trump attacks hush money case in grievance-filled Mar-a-Lago speech Former president appeared subdued in New York, only to return to his inflammatory ways in Florida. Plus, the campaigners using using dating apps to boost voter turnout
WEKU · Apr 5, 2023 Johnson & Johnson proposes paying $8.9 billion to settle talcum powder lawsuits Under a proposal, a J&J subsidiary will re-file for bankruptcy protection and seek court approval for a plan that would result in one of the largest product-liability settlements in U.S. history.
The Independent UK · Apr 5, 2023 Johnson & Johnson proposes $8.9bn settlement fund for talcum powder cancer lawsuits The offer will have to be approved by a bankruptcy judge
Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 4, 2023 Johnson & Johnson proposes $8.9 billion payout to settle talcum powder lawsuits A subsidiary of the company will re-file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and seek court approval for a plan that would result in one of the largest product-liability settlements in U.S. history.