In 2006 BMS tried to delay generic competition for its blockbuster Plavix by setting up a secret agreement with generic manufacturer Apotex. BMS promised to not undercut Apotex sales if Apotex delayed bringing the generic to market until just a few months before Plavix's patent expires (in 2011). It's a big deal - Plavix has about $8 billion in global sales and brings in about $15 million per day, according to this Bloomberg article. Yes, per day. You can see why BMS wanted to hold on to its cash cow for as long as possible.

Here's the weird part: as part of his sentencing, he is required to write a book about how he came to be convicted of the misdemeanor. The judge said, "I would like to see you write a book" so other people "don’t find themselves in a similar situation. Who knows, it may even be inspirational."
A great quote1 from the Bloomberg article: "I hope he’s capable of writing a book," said Michael Shapiro, a Carter Ledyard&Milburn LLP attorney in New York who focuses on white-collar criminal defense. "What if he were sentenced to hit a home run at Nationals Park?"
1 Baseball quote for you, Hank.
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