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The life sciences sector fears the potential consequences of the United Kingdom exiting the European Union without an agreement. Is their anxiety justified? As we recently wrote, the consequences of a “no-deal” or “hard” Brexit could be apocalyptic for the life sciences sector, with shortages of vital medicines, shortages of devices to administer the vital […]

With a restricted vocabulary, plenty of user-defined technical terms, and restrictions on grammar and style, Simplified Technical English (STE) aims to reduce ambiguity and increase readability – but does it apply well to every industry? As the 1970s gave way to the 1980s, the aerospace industry had a problem. Its product documentation resembled the infamous […]

The United States is gearing up to impose a 25% tariff on French wine, Irish whiskey, and other imported food and beverages. How should international distillers respond? The Trump Administration has announced its intention to slap punitive tariffs on $7.5 billion worth of European agricultural and industrial goods after winning an important victory in a […]

Translators make the interconnected world we live in possible – but have you ever thought about what it takes to become one? To mark the occasion of International Translation Day, we turned to the eminently quotable Anna Fitak for her point of view on what it takes to build a successful translation career. Please tell […]

With an election coming up in the United States, several presidential candidates are making Medicare expansion a centerpiece of their campaigns. What does that mean for the life sciences industry? The 2020 presidential election is right around the corner, and the world’s largest healthcare market could be on the cusp of a revolution. All the […]

A “hard” Brexit is right around the corner. What can technology firms do to soften the blow?  The suggestion of Britain’s new government that it will welcome a “no-deal” Brexit is likely more than just a negotiating tactic, and every passing day makes the possibility of the UK completely leaving all EU agreements more likely. […]

New EU medical device regulations are approaching fast – what role will translation and localization play in making them viable? Manufacturers of medical devices for the EU market will soon have more requirements to comply with as part of the European Medical Device Regulation (MDR) for general medical devices and the In-Vitro Diagnostics Regulation (IVDR) […]