Perkins Coie is pleased to present its fourth annual Food Litigation Year in Review, summarizing important developments in consumer litigation affecting the food and beverage industry. Filings against the food and beverage...more
It was another active year in 2018 for class action litigation targeting the food, beverage and supplement industries. A cross-practice team from Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner has authored a roundup of the most notable...more
LEGISLATION, REGULATIONS & STANDARDS - Ban on SSB Taxes Passes in Washington, Fails in Oregon - Washington voters have reportedly approved a ballot measure that will prevent the state legislature from implementing a tax...more
Furans in Baby Food May Pose Health Risk, EFSA Reports - The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has issued an assessment of the risks of furans and related compounds 2- and 3-methylfurans, concluding that they pose a...more
Food for Thought is a review of significant court decisions affecting the food, beverage, dietary supplements and personal care products industry. Although many cases in this edition focus on class certification, others...more