The food and beverage industry is under more scrutiny than ever with a growing population of diligent, health-conscious consumers.
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03.11.2024David Perez Quoted in Law360—Judge Questions A La Carte Approach To Juice Tax RefundsDavid Perez was quoted in a Law360 article, "Judge Questions A La Carte Approach To Juice Tax Refunds," regarding his representation of grocery chains Kroger and Safeway before a Washington state appeals court.
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01.31.2024Brian Sylvester, David Biderman, Tommy Tobin Quoted in Food Navigator—ESG Claims in the Crosshairs: Litigation Focused on Environmental Claims Ticks UpGeneral NewsBrian Sylvester, David Biderman, and Tommy Tobin were quoted in the Food Navigator article "ESG Claims in the Crosshairs: Litigation Focused on Environmental Claims Ticks Up" regarding the rise in environmental, social, and governance claims made against companies in recent years, and the expectation they will increase this year as the FTC prepares to update its Green Guides.
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01.26.2024Brian Sylvester Quoted in Food Fix—States revolt over food additivesBrian Sylvester was quoted in Food Fix - "States revolt over food additives" - for an article looking at how different states, including California and Illinois, and lawmakers in those states are seeking to ban certain food additives and how the Food and Drug Administration may react to such efforts.
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01.23.2024Brian Sylvester Joins the Food Safety Matters Podcast—How the California Food Safety Act is Shaping U.S. Food Additives RegulationBrian Sylvester joins the Food Safety Matters Podcast to discuss how the California Food Safety Act is impacting U.S. food additive regulation, the legal and business challenges for companies adjusting to the Act, and the feasibility of achieving compliance by the Act's January 2027 deadline among other issues.
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01.15.2024Brian Sylvester, David Biderman, Tommy Tobin Quoted in Food Navigator—Prop 65 Cases Spike Post-Pandemic with Focus on Heavy Metals, Settlement Amounts RiseGeneral News
Brian Sylvester, David Biderman, and Tommy Tobin were quoted in the Food Navigator article "Prop 65 Cases Spike Post-Pandemic with Focus on Heavy Metals, Settlement Amounts Rise" regarding food and beverage companies violating California's Prop 65 by not warning customers that the product may expose them to harmful chemicals.
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01.09.2024Tommy Tobin Quoted in Food Dive—6 Food Trends to Watch in 2024General NewsTommy Tobin was quoted in the Food Dive article "6 Food Trends to Watch in 2024" about trends impacting the food and beverage industry this year.
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11.27.2023Brian Sylvester and Tommy Tobin Quoted in Food Dive—Cultivated Meat Labeling Puzzle Could Bring Legal HeadachesGeneral NewsBrian Sylvester and Tommy Tobin were quoted in "Cultivated Meat Labeling Puzzle Could Bring Legal Headaches," an article in Food Dive about how debates over package labeling rules related to cultivated meat could still create issues for companies in the space.
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10.16.2023Brian Sylvester and Tommy Tobin Quoted in Food Dive—The Slow Road to Retail: How Consumers are Dictating Cultivated Meat’s StrategyGeneral NewsBrian Sylvester and Tommy Tobin were quoted in "The Slow Road to Retail: How Consumers are Dictating Cultivated Meat’s Strategy," an article in Food Dive about how consumer acceptance surrounding cultivated meat is a major reason why the product is only available at exclusive restaurants.
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08.31.2023Brian Sylvester and Tommy Tobin Quoted in Food Dive—The Sticky Regulatory Landscape of Cultivated Meat and What to Expect NextGeneral NewsBrian Sylvester and Tommy Tobin were quoted in "The Sticky Regulatory Landscape of Cultivated Meat and What to Expect Next," an article in Food Dive about where the regulation surrounding cultivated meat is heading and what that means for companies and the major players in the industry.
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07.10.2023Brian Sylvester Recognized as a National Bar Association 2023 “40 Under 40” Leading LawyerPress ReleasesPerkins Coie is pleased to announce that partner Brian P. Sylvester has been selected by the National Bar Association (NBA) for its 2023 “40 Under 40 Nation’s Best Advocates” list.
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06.14.2023Perkins Coie Adds Partner Brian P. Sylvester in D.C. to Bolster FDA and USDA PracticePress ReleasesPerkins Coie is pleased to announce that Brian P. Sylvester has joined the firm’s Chambers-ranked food and beverage regulatory and litigation practices as a partner in the Washington, D.C., office.
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06.01.2023Perkins Coie Named Among Top Law Firms in 2023 Chambers USAPress ReleasesPerkins Coie is proud to announce that it has again been ranked by Chambers & Partners, publishers of Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business, as one of the top law firms in the United States.
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04.18.2023Tommy Tobin and Kristine Kruger Quoted in Food Navigator—California Health Committee Approves Ban on Five Food Additives in Landmark Bill Co-Sponsored by EWG and Consumer ReportsGeneral NewsTommy Tobin and Kristine Kruger were quoted in “California Health Committee Approves Ban on Five Food Additives in Landmark Bill Co-Sponsored by EWG and Consumer Reports,” an article in Food Navigator, addressing food additives.
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01.26.2023Kristine Kruger and Tommy Tobin Quoted in CosmeticsDesign—Lawyers on What the Cosmetics Industry Needs To Know About MoCRAGeneral News
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Senior Counsel Kristine Kruger and Associate Tommy Tobin were quoted in "Lawyers on What the Cosmetics Industry Needs To Know About MoCRA," an article in CosmeticsDesign, regarding the new authority and oversight the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will have in different areas of cosmetic product regulation due to the Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act of 2022 (MoCRA). -
10.21.2022Perkins Coie Represents Código 1530 Tequila in Deal with Pernod Ricard to Acquire a Majority StakePress ReleasesPerkins Coie is pleased to announce that it is representing Código 1530 Tequila, an expanding premium global spirits brand, in connection with Pernod Ricard’s acquisition of a majority interest in Código.
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08.22.2022Counsel Jasmine Wetherell Quoted in Natural Products Insider—Joint Juice’s Premier Nutrition Hit With Judgment Over Deceptive AdvertisingGeneral News
Natural Products Insider
Jasmine Wetherell was quoted in “Joint Juice’s Premier Nutrition Hit With Judgment Over Deceptive Advertising,” an article in Natural Products Insider,* regarding a jury verdict and court judgment against Joint Juice's Premier Nutrition, underscoring the risks facing advertisers of dietary supplements stemming from class action lawsuits.
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06.01.2022Perkins Coie Named Among Top Law Firms in 2022 Chambers USAPress ReleasesPerkins Coie is proud to announce that it has again been ranked by Chambers & Partners, publishers of Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business, as one of the top law firms in the United States.
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04.20.2022Charles Sipos Mentioned in The Guardian—Pulp Fiction: Why a Lawsuit Won’t Sour Me on Lime TostitosGeneral News
Partner Charles Sipos and the firm were highlighted in “Pulp Fiction: Why a Lawsuit Won’t Sour Me on Lime Tostitos,” an article in The Guardian, regarding lawsuits filed against the food and beverage industry.
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04.19.2022James Williams Mentioned in The Puget Sound Business Journal—Pacific Northwest Is Fertile Ground for Farming Co-Op’s Growth, SuccessGeneral News
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Partner James Williams and the firm were highlighted in “Pacific Northwest Is Fertile Ground for Farming Co-Op’s Growth, Success,” an article in The Puget Sound Business Journal, regarding farming as the backbone of the American economy, with dairy farming underpinning U.S. agriculture.
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01.25.2022Tommy Tobin Interviewed by CosmeticsDesign—CBD Law: Unsubstantiated Health Claims, Non-Uniform Regulations State to State Pose RoadblocksGeneral NewsAssociate Tommy Tobin was interviewed in “CBD Law: Unsubstantiated Health Claims, Non-Uniform Regulations State to State Pose Roadblocks,” an article in CosmeticsDesign, about where CBD stands legally in the United States.
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12.15.2021Charles Sipos Quoted in Food Dive—Why Are so Many Class Action Lawsuits Filed Against the Food Industry?General News
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Partner Charles Sipos was quoted in "Why Are so Many Class Action Lawsuits Filed Against the Food Industry?" an article in Food Dive, regarding the finding that the number of court cases from consumers claiming that food and drink companies deceived them hit an all-time high in 2020. -
05.20.2021Perkins Coie Named Among Top Law Firms in 2021 Chambers USAPress ReleasesPerkins Coie is proud to announce that it has again been ranked by Chambers & Partners, publishers of Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business, as one of the top law firms in the United States.
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03.13.2021Tommy Tobin Quoted in Business Insider—A Lawyer Filed More Than 100 Lawsuits Over Vanilla Flavoring in Foods and Drinks, Arguing Most of It Is FakeGeneral News
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Associate Tommy Tobin was quoted in “A Lawyer Filed More Than 100 Lawsuits Over Vanilla Flavoring in Foods and Drinks, Arguing Most of it Is Fake,” an article in Business Insider,* regarding food litigation in 2020 being dominated by vanilla cases. -
02.12.2021David Biderman Quoted in Law360—Parents Face Damages Hurdle in Tainted Baby Food SuitsGeneral News
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David Biderman was quoted in “Parents Face Damages Hurdle in Tainted Baby Food Suits,” an article in Law360, regarding lawsuits against baby food makers following a congressional report that showed high levels of heavy metals. -
09.28.2020David Biderman Quoted in Informa Pharma Intelligence – COVID-19 Deter Class Actions? No. Plaintiffs' Attorneys Have Time for More Complaints? Yes.General News
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David Biderman was quoted in the Informa Pharma Intelligence article, "COVID-19 Deter Class Actions? No. Plaintiffs' Attorneys Have Time for More Complaints? Yes.," regarding class action complaints led in 2020 against food, dietary supplement, and beverage firms. -
02.26.2020Perkins Coie’s 2019 Food Litigation Report Shows Class Actions Jumped to Record LevelPress ReleasesPerkins Coie has released its 2019 Food Litigation Year in Review report, which shows a jump in class action litigation to a record-breaking 173 new lawsuits. The 2019 report also shows an upward trend in class action complaints focused on the dietary supplement and pet food sectors.
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02.20.2020Perkins Coie Food Litigation Report Mentioned in Food Navigator - Are You at Risk of a Class Action Lawsuit? Perkins Coie Outlines Key Areas of Vulnerability for Food & Beverage BrandsGeneral NewsPerkins Coie's Food Litigation Year in Review 2019 was mentioned in the Food Navigator article, "Are You at Risk of a Class Action Lawsuit? Perkins Coie Outlines Key Areas of Vulnerability for Food & Beverage Brands," regarding the firm's summary of the past year’s key litigation outcomes, regulatory developments, and filing data in the food and beverage industry.
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12.23.2019Perkins Coie Quoted in Food Processing - FDA Letters, Lawsuits Meet the First Generation of CBD ProductsGeneral NewsPerkins Coie was quoted in the Food Processing article, "FDA Letters, Lawsuits Meet the First Generation of CBD Products," regarding the FDA warning letters that were issued to companies selling products containing CBD at the end of November, which explicitly stated that the FDA has not proclaimed CBD as safe yet.
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08.27.2019Perkins Coie Attorneys Mention in Law360 - Wash. Court Boots Alcohol Price Rules In Costco AppealGeneral News
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David Burman and Ulrike Connelly were mention as representing Costco in a Law360 article, “Wash. Court Boots Alcohol Price Rules In Costco Appeal,” regarding three rules passed by the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board restricting retailers’ ability to price wine and spirits.
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02.27.2019Perkins Coie Releases 2018 Food Litigation Year in Review ReportPress ReleasesPerkins Coie has announced the release of its 2018 Food Litigation Year in Review report. Authored by the firm’s Food Litigation team, the third annual report analyzes significant verdicts, trends driving lawsuit filings and notable legal developments impacting the food and beverage industry.
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11.02.2018Partner David Biderman Quoted in FoodNavigator - Miyoko’s Kitchen Sued Over Vegan Butter Labels: ‘Products Bask in Dairy’s Halo’General NewsPartner David Biderman was quoted in the FoodNavigator article, "Miyoko’s Kitchen Sued Over Vegan Butter Labels: ‘Products Bask in Dairy’s Halo,’" regarding the likely dismissal of the case.
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09.18.2018Perkins Coie Represents Sethness Products Company in Acquisition by RoquettePress ReleasesPerkins Coie represented Sethness Products Company, the global leader in the production of high-quality caramel color for the food and beverage sectors, in its acquisition by Roquette Frères S.A., a global leader in plant-based ingredients for the food, nutrition and health markets, further leveraging both companies’ worldwide capabilities in caramel colors.
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04.18.2018Perkins Coie Represents Oberto Brands in Definitive Agreement to be Acquired by Premium BrandsPress ReleasesPerkins Coie represented Oberto Sausage Company in its definitive agreement to be acquired by Premium Brands Holdings Corporation. The transaction is expected to close within the next four to six weeks, subject to customary closing conditions.
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03.06.2018Perkins Coie Releases 2017 Food Litigation Year in Review ReportPress ReleasesPerkins Coie has announced the release of its 2017 Food Litigation Year in Review report. Now in its second year, the report provides an overview of filings, significant court decisions and regulatory developments affecting the food and beverage industry.
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02.13.2018Perkins Coie Named Food & Beverage Group of the Year by Law360Press ReleasesPerkins Coie is pleased to announce that the firm’s Food & Beverage practice was named 2017 Food & Beverage Group of the Year by Law360. Only five nationally ranked law firms received this distinction.
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02.07.2018Perkins Coie Represents California Natural Products in Acquisition by Gehl FoodsPress ReleasesPerkins Coie represented California Natural Products, a packager of dairy-based and dairy alternative beverages, soups, broths, teas, nutritional drinks, and wine and spirits, in its acquisition by Gehl Foods LLC, a portfolio company of Wind Point Partners, a manufacturer of ready-to-serve, real dairy products in the sauce and nutritional beverage segments.
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01.24.2018Perkins Coie Awarded Food & Beverage Group of The Year By Law360General News
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06.05.2017Partner David Biderman and the firm's "Food Litigation 2016 Year in Review" Featured in the FoodNavigator-USA.com Article - Food Litigation Trends: From the Future for ‘Natural,’ to Slack Fill, Prop 65 and Glyphosate ResiduesGeneral NewsDavid Biderman and the firm's "Food Litigation 2016 Year in Review" were featured in the FoodNavigator-USA.com article, "Food Litigation Trends: From the Future for ‘Natural,’ to Slack Fill, Prop 65 and Glyphosate Residues," regarding the drop off in 'natural' lawsuits and other food litigation trends.
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02.27.2017Partner David Biderman Quoted in FoodNavigator-USA.com - Will the ConAgra 100% Natural Case End Up in the Supreme Court?General News
Partner David Biderman was quoted in FoodNavigator-USA.com article, "Will the ConAgra 100% Natural Case End Up in the Supreme Court?" regarding a consolidated lawsuits in multiple states alleging ConAgra falsely advertised cooking oil as "100% natural."
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08.15.2016Best Lawyers® 2017 Recognizes 252 Perkins Coie AttorneysPress ReleasesPerkins Coie is proud to announce that 252 of its attorneys were selected by their peers for inclusion in the 2017 edition of The Best Lawyers In America®, the oldest and most respected peer-review publication in the legal profession.
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06.16.2016Perkins Coie Attorneys Mentioned as Counsel in Law360 - MillerCoors Dodges Blue Moon 'Craft Brewed' SuitGeneral News
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"MillerCoors Dodges Blue Moon 'Craft Brewed' Suit," an article in Law360 discussing the case Evan Parent et al. v. MillerCoors LLC et al. mentions the team for MillerCoors, which includes Julie Hussey, David Biderman, Julie Schwartz and Lauren Cohen.
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05.11.2016David Biderman Quoted in Law360 - FDA's Kind Label Reversal Shows 'Healthy' Standard Is StaleGeneral News
Law360
Perkins Coie Partner David Biderman was quoted in a Law360 article titled "FDA's Kind Label Reversal Shows 'Healthy' Standard Is Stale." The article discusses a recent announcement by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration that it will allow Kind LLC to use the word "healthy" on snack bar labels while the agency rethinks what constitutes a healthy food. -
03.03.2016David Biderman Quoted in ConfectioneryNews.com - Cocoa Child Slavery 'Loophole' Axed Under Fresh U.S. Trade LegislationGeneral News
David Biderman was quoted in "Cocoa Child Slavery 'Loophole' Axed Under Fresh U.S. Trade Legislation," in ConfectioneryNews.com, regarding California Transparency in Supply Chain Act and how products made with slave labor from entering the United States supply chain.
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02.10.2016Partner David Biderman Interviewed for LegalNewslineGeneral NewsDavid Biderman was interviewed for an article titled, "Stays lifted on evaporated cane juice class actions due to delay of guidance from FDA," in LegalNewsline.com.
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12.24.2015David Biderman Quoted in Two Law360 ArticlesGeneral News
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David Biderman was quoted in two Law360 articles titled, "Product Liability Cases To Watch In 2016," and "Consumer Protection Cases To Watch In 2016," regarding the Kosta v. Del Monte Foods Inc. and Jones v. ConAgra Foods Inc. case.
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11.24.2015David Biderman Quoted in Bloomberg BNA - Will FDA's Call for ‘Natural' Comment Temporarily Halt the Litigation?General News
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David Biderman was quoted in a Bloomberg BNA article, "Will FDA's Call for ‘Natural' Comment Temporarily Halt the Litigation?" regarding what the FDA will call 'Natural'.
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11.13.2015David Biderman Quoted in Nutrition Business Journal - Is the FDA’s move to define 'natural' a challenge to the natural products industry?General News
Nutrition Business Journal
David Biderman was quoted in Nutrition Business Journal in an article titled, "Is the FDA’s move to define 'natural' a challenge to the natural products industry?," regarding what the FDA will say is "natural" and how that will affect the industry.
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11.10.2015David Biderman Quoted in FoodNavigator-USA.com - FDA Seeks Comments on Use of the Term 'Natural' on Food LabelsGeneral News
David Biderman was quoted in FoodNavigator-USA.com in an article, "FDA Seeks Comments on Use of the Term 'Natural' on Food Labels," regarding how and what should be labeled as "Natural".
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10.22.2015Perkins Coie Attorneys Mentioned in Law360General News
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Law360 mentions David Biderman, Julie Hussey, Julie Schwartz and Lauren Cohen as counsel to MillerCoors in an article titled, "Court Tentatively Lets MillerCoors Out Of 'Craft' Beer Suit," regarding the proposed class action lawsuit against MillerCoors. -
08.25.2015Partner David Biderman Quoted in FoodNavigator-USA.com - FDA Warning Letter to Hampton Creek Could Trigger New Wave of Lawsuits, Predict AttorneysGeneral News
Partner David Biderman was quoted in FoodNavigator-USA.com in an article titled, "FDA Warning Letter to Hampton Creek Could Trigger New Wave of Lawsuits, Predict Attorneys."
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08.17.2015Best Lawyers® 2016 Recognizes 245 Perkins Coie AttorneysPress ReleasesPerkins Coie is proud to announce that 245 of its attorneys were selected by their peers for inclusion in the 2016 edition of The Best Lawyers In America®, the oldest and most respected peer-review publication in the legal profession; a more than 10 percent increase over the 221 firm attorneys recognized by Best Lawyers in the 2015 edition.
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06.18.2015Partner David Biderman Quoted in Natural Products Insider - Monster Beverage, AG Schneiderman Fight Over Energy Drinks, AlcoholGeneral News
Natural Products Insider
Partner David Biderman was quoted in Natural Products Insider in an article titled, "Monster Beverage, AG Schneiderman Fight Over Energy Drinks, Alcohol."
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04.15.2015David Biderman Quoted in Natural Products Insider - Attorneys General Acknowledge Questions About DNA Tests But Remain Concerned Over SupplementsGeneral News
David Biderman was quoted in Natural Products Insider in an article titled, "Attorneys General Acknowledge Questions About DNA Tests But Remain Concerned Over Supplements."
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04.07.2015David Biderman Quoted in FoodNavigator-USA.com - GT's Kombucha Hit With False Advertising Lawsuit Over 'Powerful Antioxidants' ClaimGeneral News
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David Biderman was quoted in a FoodNavigator-USA.com article titled, "GT's Kombucha Hit With False Advertising Lawsuit Over 'Powerful Antioxidants' Claim." -
02.24.2015David Biderman Quoted in FoodNavigator-USA.com - Hampton Creek Foods Sued Again Over 'Deceptive' Just Mayo NameGeneral NewsDavid Biderman was quoted in a FoodNavigator-USA.com article titled, "Hampton Creek Foods Sued Again Over 'Deceptive' Just Mayo Name."
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02.11.2015Three Perkins Coie Partners Named Among The BTI Client Service All Stars 2015Press ReleasesPerkins Coie is pleased to announce that Craig Boggs, David Clarke and Chuck Samel were named among the 354 attorneys named by BTI Consulting to its list of Client Service All Stars 2015 as “the individuals clients think of - and turn to - first” because “they service clients better than anyone and everyone.”
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02.10.2015Partner David Biderman Quoted in FoodNavigator-USA.com - Twinings Prevails in 'Natural Source of Antioxidants' Lawsuit; but 'Source of' Claims Still Risky, Warn AttorneysGeneral News
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Partner David Biderman was quoted in a FoodNavigator-USA.com article titled, "Twinings Prevails in 'Natural Source of Antioxidants' Lawsuit; but 'Source of' Claims Still Risky, Warn Attorneys." -
01.02.2015Partner David Biderman Quoted in Law360 - Product Liability Cases To Watch In 2015General News
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Partner David Biderman was quoted in a Law360 article titled, "Product Liability Cases To Watch In 2015."
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02.25.2014Perkins Coie Launches Food Litigation NewsPress ReleasesPerkins Coie is proud to announce the launch of Food Litigation News, a new blog focused on food and beverage labeling and nutritional content law. Food Litigation News shares timely insights into litigation developments, emerging arguments and legal challenges facing food and beverage manufacturers and related industries.