Tommy Tobin was quoted in the CNN article "McDonald’s and Wendy’s Win False Advertising Lawsuit" about the record number of food litigation lawsuits in recent years.

Tommy Tobin was quoted in the CNN article "Burgers and Tacos Don’t Look Like They Do in Ads. Lawsuits are Trying to Change That" about the growing number of food litigation lawsuits in recent years.

Tommy 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.

Perkins 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.

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.

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.

Perkins 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Perkins 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.

Partner 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.

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.

Consumer Protection Review Blog was featured in "Perkins Coie Announces Consumer Protection Review Blog," an article in General Counsel News, regarding the launch of the blog.

Blog offers practical legal content for the latest in advertising, marketing, privacy, promotions, products liability, unfair competition and consumer protection law.

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.

Perkins 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.

Law360 named Perkins Coie Food & Beverage Group of the Year for its experience in the branded food industry.

David 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.

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."

Perkins 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.

"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.

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. 

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.

David 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. 

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.

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'.

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.

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".

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.

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."

Perkins 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.

Partner David Biderman was quoted in Natural Products Insider in an article titled, "Monster Beverage, AG Schneiderman Fight Over Energy Drinks, Alcohol."

David Biderman was quoted in Natural Products Insider in an article titled, "Attorneys General Acknowledge Questions About DNA Tests But Remain Concerned Over Supplements."

David Biderman was quoted in a FoodNavigator-USA.com article titled, "GT's Kombucha Hit With False Advertising Lawsuit Over 'Powerful Antioxidants' Claim."

David Biderman was quoted in a FoodNavigator-USA.com article titled, "Hampton Creek Foods Sued Again Over 'Deceptive' Just Mayo Name."

Partner David Biderman was quoted in a Law360 article titled, "5 Dirty Litigation Moves and How Good Lawyers Foil Them."

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."

Partner David Biderman was quoted in a Law360 article titled, "Product Liability Cases To Watch In 2015."

David Biderman was featured in WestlawNext in an article titled, "Q&A: Perkins Coie's David Biderman on Food Litigation Trends."

Perkins Coie Partner David Biderman was interviewed in FoodNavigator-USA.com, for an article titled "David Biderman, Perkins Coie: The Rulings on Class Certification Are All Over the Map."  

Perkins Coie Partner David Biderman was quoted in Law360 in an article, "The Biggest Food And Beverage Decisions of 2014 So Far."

Perkins Coie Partner David Biderman was quoted in Law360 in an article, "The Food & Beverage Cases We're Still Waiting On In 2014."

Perkins Coie Partner David Biderman was quoted in FoodNavigator-USA.com in an article titled "Whole Foods Targeted in New Lawsuit over "All-Natural" Claims."

Perkins Coie Partner David Biderman was quoted in Daily Journal in "High Court Ruling May Boost Food Labeling Lawsuits."

Perkins Coie Partner David Biderman quoted in Politico.com in "Vermont ready for GMO labeling court battle - Pom prevails in SCOTUS decision, so what? - FLOTUS vows fight to end on school lunch."

Perkins Coie Partner David Biderman was quoted in FoodNavigator-USA.com in an article titled, "POM v Coke at Supreme Court: Food Marketers be warned, if Your Labels are FDA Compliant or Not, You're Fair Game."

Perkins Coie Partner David Biderman was quoted on FoodNavigator-USA.com in an article titled, "Bittersweet victory for plaintiffs in Twinings antioxidant lawsuit: Judge certifies class, but says no to monetary damages."

Perkins Coie Partner David Biderman was quoted in a Law360 article titled, "Dukes, Comcast Thwarting Cert. In Calif. Food Labeling Suits."

Perkins 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.