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There is essentially no chance that J&J will withdraw from ALEC. Big pharma companies have been among the longest and staunchest corporate affiliates with ALEC. This concerns several issues, but shielding drug and medical device companies from being sued is certainly at the core. A number of ALEC-written bills have been introduced in state legislatures over the past two years that would make it virtually impossible to bring suit against these companies. PhRMA, the trade organization, will also remain a loyal ALEC supporter.