David T. Biderman Partner

Perkins Coie is proud to announce that 403 of its attorneys have been recognized by Best Lawyers® 2023. A total of 279 attorneys were selected by their peers for inclusion in the 2023 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® and 124 attorneys were selected for inclusion in the 2023 edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch.

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.

Perkins Coie is pleased to announce that its Cannabis Law Industry Group advised PepsiCo regarding legal compliance for its hemp seed ingredient for the global food, snack, and beverage company’s new energy drink Rockstar Unplugged.

David Biderman, Charles Sipos, and Tommy Tobin were mentioned in “Amazon Escapes Suit Over Purchased Video Prices, For Now,” an article in Law360, regarding their representation of Amazon in Amanda Caudel v. Amazon.com Inc.

Perkins Coie is proud to announce that 367 of its attorneys were recognized by the 2022 Best Lawyers®. A total of 278 attorneys were selected by their peers for inclusion in the 2022 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® and 89 attorneys were selected for inclusion in the 2022 edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch.

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.

Perkins Coie’s CXO Summit brought together business leaders from the healthcare and technology sectors for an April 7 virtual executive leadership forum addressing how technology is shaping healthcare’s future amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

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 is pleased to announce that Barak Cohen, the firmwide chair of Perkins Coie’s Cannabis Law industry group, and Associate Michael Bleicher have edited the first American Bar Association treatise on cannabis law.

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.

Perkins Coie is proud to announce that 358 of its attorneys were recognized by Best Lawyers® 2021. A total of 290 attorneys were selected by their peers for inclusion in the 2021 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® and 68 attorneys were selected for inclusion in the inaugural edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch.

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 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.

Perkins Coie is proud to announce that 282 of its attorneys were selected by their peers for inclusion in the 2020 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®.

Perkins Coie attorneys David Biderman, Charles Sipos, Jacqueline Young, Mica Simpson and Jeffrey Hanson were mentioned in a Law360* article, "General Mills Beats False Ad Suit Over Sugary Cereal Labeling," regarding their representation for General Mills in a proposed class action from General Mills consumers. The class action was dismissed by a California judge. 

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 is pleased to announce the launch of the Consumer Finance Legal Report, a blog written by the firm’s Consumer Lending attorneys that provides clients and other consumer finance companies with the latest litigation, regulatory and enforcement developments impacting the industry.

Perkins Coie is proud to announce that 277 of its attorneys were selected by their peers for inclusion in the 2019 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®.

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.

The Washington Post published an article titled “Many lenders are loosening requirements for prospective home buyers.” The article outlines what factors mortgage lenders are considering when underwriting loans to ease pressures for home buyers while still ensuring borrowers can repay their loans.

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

David Biderman was featured in a Law360 article, "MVP: Perkins Coie's David Biderman," regarding his spot on Law360’s list of 2017 Food & Beverage MVPs.

Mica Simpson was quoted in the Law360 article, “Mott Fruit Snack False Labeling Suit Nears Checkout,” regarding the ruling to tentatively dismiss the class action accusing Motts Inc. of misleading consumers.

Perkins Coie is proud to announce that 281 of its attorneys were selected by their peers for inclusion in the 2018 edition of The Best Lawyers In America®.

Perkins Coie attorneys were noted as counsel to General Mills in the Law360 article, "General Mills Beats Nature Valley False Labeling Suit," regarding the dismissal with prejudice of a proposed class action because the consumers didn't demonstrate General Mills misrepresented labeling in the Nature Valley products.

Partner David Biderman was mentioned in a Law360 article, "Product Liability Cases To Watch: Midyear Report," regarding the J&J talc cases.

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.

David Biderman was quoted in the FoodNavigator-USA.com article, “Lifeway to 'vigorously defend' lawsuit, ‘Our kefir is 99% lactose free’,“ regarding a complaint filed against Lifeway Foods claiming it falsely advertised its fermented dairy products as '99% lactose free' when they allegedly contained almost 4% lactose.

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."

Partner David Biderman was quoted in "ConAgra Dealt Blow by Ninth Circuit in '100% Natural' Case, But its Wider Significance is Less Clear, Say Experts," an article in FoodNavigator-USA.com, regarding how the court decision will affect other cases.

David Biderman was mentioned in The Food Institute Blog, “Food and Beverage Class-Action Lawsuits Continue to Haunt Industry,” regarding the increase in food-related class-action lawsuits.

David Biderman was quoted in "Why Are Consumers Unhappy With Their Food And Drink Filing Class Action Lawsuits?" an article in Legal NewsLine, regarding the increase in consumer class action lawsuits in recent years.

David Biderman quoted in Forbes article, "Why Are Consumers Unhappy With Their Food And Drink Filing Class Action Lawsuits?" related to the increase in consumer class action lawsuits in recent years. Read the full article.

David Biderman quoted in Law360 article, "The Top Product Liability Cases of 2016: Year-End Report," regarding the food labeling suit Brazil vs. Dole Food Co. Inc. in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.

David Biderman was quoted in the FoodNavigator-USA.com article -  FOOD LITIGATION 101: Are You Up to Speed?, regarding recent litigation in the industry.

Partner David Biderman was quoted in the FoodNavigator-USA article, “Dairy From Cows Fed GM Feed Is Not ‘All-Natural’, Alleges Lawsuit Vs Dannon – But Will It Fly?” regarding FDA’s probe into ‘natural’ claims on food labels and associated cases.

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.

David Biderman was quoted in "Odwalla Evaporated Cane Juice Lawsuit Back in Play", an article in FoodNavigator-USA.com, regarding the class-action lawsuit about the misleading term of evaporate cane juice.

David Biderman was quoted in the Law360 article, "Product Liability Cases to Watch: Midyear Report" regarding key issues in defense and prosecution of ongoing class action cases in the Ninth Circuit.

"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.

Partner David Biderman was heavily quoted in "Attorney: Class Actions Over 'Natural' Food Driven by Plaintiffs Lawyers," an article in Legal NewsLine, regarding class action cases where the term 'natural' is being used to describe food products.

David Biderman was quoted in Julie Steinberg's Bloomberg BNA article, "Will FDA Cane Juice Opinion Spur Deals, New Labels?"

David Biderman was quoted in the FoodNavigator-USA.com article regarding the new FDA regulations stating that 'evaporated cane juice' should be declared as 'sugar' on food labels.

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 "OCA Sues Hain Celestial, Honest Co, Over Organic Labels; Hain Insists it 'Fully Complies' with USDA Standards," a FoodNavigator-USA.com article, regarding the fact that these type of cases are unique because a company either follows the guidelines or not.

David Biderman was quoted in a FoodNavigator-USA.com article, "Non-GMO Claims on Foods Containing Dairy or Meat Are Fertile Ground For False Ad Lawsuits, Warn Attorneys," regarding the fact that the judge has opened the door for new claims.

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 interviewed for an article titled, "Counsel’s Corner: Mortgage Professionals Lining Up for Defense Against TCPA," in DS News regarding the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA).

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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'.

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."

David Biderman was quoted in an article titled, "Mortgage Servicers Transition, But Struggle to Move Past Crisis," that was published in American Banker and National Mortgage News.

David Biderman was featured in a DS News article, "Counsel's Corner: How Loan Servicing Companies are Transforming the Industry."

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."

David Biderman was quoted in a FoodNavigator-USA.com article titled, "Unilever Drops 'Just Mayo' Lawsuit: 'We share a vision with Hampton Creek Foods of a More Sustainable World.'"

David Biderman was quoted in a FoodNavigator-USA.com article titled, "Whole Foods Sued Over Disputed Non-GMO Project Logos on Almond Milk; But Is This a One-Off or a Fertile New Source of Class Action Lawsuits?"

David Biderman was quoted in a FoodNavigator-USA.com article titled, "Unilever sues Hampton Creek Foods for false advertising: Just Mayo is masquerading as a mayonnaise and stealing market share from Hellmann’s."

David Biderman was quoted in a Law360 article titled, "Lilly Defeats Cymbalta Label Suit As Possible MDL Looms."

David Biderman was quoted in a Law360 article titled, "GOP Poised to Slow Down Obama Product Safety Measures." 

David Biderman was featured in FoodNavigator-USA.com regarding food litigation.

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 in Law360 in an article "Attys React To High Court's Pom v. Coke Lanham Act Ruling."

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."

Partner David Biderman was quoted in an Inside Counsel article, "Lack of Legislation and a Surplus of Case Law Are Changing Class Action Lawsuits."

Partner David Biderman was quoted in a Law360 article titled, "$3.9T Budget Is Mixed Bag For Consumer Protection Agencies."

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.

Perkins Coie LLP secured an influential appellate decision on confidential source allegations in securities litigation against The Boeing Co. and defeated class certification in a string of high-profile consumer claims and wage and hour claims, earning it a spot among Law360’s Class Action Practice Groups of the Year.

Partner David Biderman was quoted in a Law360 article titled, "Pom-Coke High Court Battle Extends Far Beyond Juice."

Partner David Biderman was quoted in a Law360 article titled, "California Regulation And Legislation To Watch In 2014."

Partner David Biderman was quoted in a Law360 article titled "Consumer Protection Cases To Watch In 2014."