Associate 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.

Perkins 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.

Perkins 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.

Perkins Coie attorneys, Patrick Thompson, Steven Hwang, Kristine Kruger and Cassandra Abernathy were quoted in “‘Significant Increase” in Prop 65 Notices Over Lead, Acrylamide, and Cadmium in 2017/18, Says Perkins Coie,” an article in FoodNavigator-USA.com, regarding the increase in Prop 65 notices.

Perkins 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.