Food & Beverage

  • May 19, 2025

    Cos. Fight Recusal Bid In Antitrust Case Over Clerk Ties

    The Minnesota federal judge overseeing a major pork price-fixing case shouldn't have to recuse himself just because one of his clerks worked at plaintiffs-side firms, pork purchaser plaintiffs say, calling the defendants' request a cynical ploy that comes on the eve of trial.

  • May 19, 2025

    'Self-Dealing' Ex-CEO Must Lose Theft Case, Biotech Says

    The fired CEO of a Wyoming-based flavoring and aromas business engaged in "clear self-dealing" by transferring hundreds of thousands of dollars to himself after refusing to work, the company said Monday in seeking summary judgment in its Connecticut lawsuit against him.

  • May 19, 2025

    Pepsi Arbitration Costs Bid Not For Court, Workers Say

    A Pepsi distributor told a New York federal court that forcing him to pay arbitration-related costs in a wage case against the company would undermine federal and state wage laws' protective purposes, urging the court to deny the company's request to enforce the terms of the arbitration pact. 

  • May 19, 2025

    SharkNinja Blender Defect Caused Severe Burns, Suit Says

    A Tennessee woman suffered severe burns after the lid of her SharkNinja single-serving blender popped off due to a design flaw, causing hot milk and oatmeal to explode out of the cup, according to a suit filed in Massachusetts state court.

  • May 16, 2025

    Krispy Kreme Overhyped McDonald's Pact, Investors Say

    Krispy Kreme investors hit the doughnut chain with a proposed securities class action Friday, alleging Krispy Kreme overhyped its partnership with McDonald's before disclosing poor financial results and uncertainty about its future.

  • May 16, 2025

    Wash. Tribe Can't Ax Wildlife Refuge Protection Suit

    The Jamestown S'Klallam Tribe of Washington state is not a necessary party to an environmental lawsuit aimed at ensuring the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service complies with rules governing the tribe's proposed aquaculture operation along the Dungeness National Wildlife Refuge boundary, a federal judge has ruled.

  • May 16, 2025

    Food Delivery App's $80M Investor Settlement Gets Final OK

    Investors suing mobile food delivery and ride-hailing services operator Grab Holdings Ltd. have received final approval of an $80 million deal settling claims that several sections of a proxy statement Grab filed with a special purpose acquisition company were false and misleading.

  • May 16, 2025

    Food Co. Says Partner Owes $5M In Back Rent On Warehouse

    A dietary supplement maker sued its partner on a lease for a Denver-area warehouse, claiming the other company failed to make a single payment after they agreed to split the 10-year lease in 2021.

  • May 16, 2025

    Insurer Asks 7th Circ. To Revise BIPA Coverage Ruling

    A Hanover Insurance unit urged the Seventh Circuit on Friday to revise a ruling that it must indemnify a condiment manufacturer in an underlying biometric privacy suit if notice was timely, saying the court improperly relied on a settlement that wasn't part of the trial record.

  • May 16, 2025

    Oregon Distillery Seeks Ch. 11 Loan To Reassure Vendors

    Citing an emergency need for a shot of cash, an insolvent Oregon whiskey distiller sought a Delaware bankruptcy judge's approval for an up-to $1.55 million Chapter 11 loan in part to assure vendors that it will continue business through its reorganization and after exit.

  • May 16, 2025

    Disaster Relief Biz Partner Won't Split Duke Payout, Suit Says

    A North Carolina man who runs a company that provides support services for disaster relief has accused his business partner of pilfering his payout from a contract to provide meals for Duke Energy workers assisting in recovery efforts after Hurricane Helene.

  • May 16, 2025

    Appellate Ruling Merits New Shot At Sales Regs, Distiller Says

    A New York distillery and two Washington whiskey drinkers are asking a federal judge to reconsider the Washington state liquor board's win in a challenge to rules requiring a physical in-state presence to sell online, saying they never got to analyze the circuit ruling on which the decision was based.

  • May 16, 2025

    Mich. Farm Gets Only Partial Exemption, Court Says

    A Michigan property that has farmland, an apple orchard and an area used for tourism activities is eligible for only a partial agricultural exemption, the state appeals court ruled.

  • May 15, 2025

    Ore. Tribe Looks To Redefine Columbia Basin Fishing Rights

    An Oregon tribe is asking a federal court to open up a decades-old case that reserved fishing rights for the state's Indigenous nations, arguing that it must redefine the nature and scope of its off-reservation rights in order to obtain a fair share of the Columbia Basin's resources.

  • May 15, 2025

    Kroger Worker Fights NLRA Preemption Of State Claim

    A grocery worker suing Kroger and Albertsons over an alleged no-poach agreement is pushing back on the companies' claim the litigation is preempted by federal labor law, telling the Colorado federal judge hearing the case that antitrust laws have not been displaced by labor law, especially in labor market collusion.

  • May 15, 2025

    Colo. Justices To Weigh Self-Defense In At-Will Firings

    The Colorado Supreme Court will consider if the state's at-will employment doctrine has an exception allowing people to challenge their termination for actions taken in self-defense, in the case of a Circle K store clerk who was fired after a confrontation with a robber.

  • May 15, 2025

    DC Circ. Doubts Jurisdiction In Baristas' NLRB Challenge

    A D.C. Circuit panel expressed skepticism Thursday that it had any role in deciding two Starbucks workers' challenge to job protections for National Labor Relations Board members now that the agency agrees with the baristas' argument.

  • May 15, 2025

    Walgreens Settles TM Suit With Founder's Great-Grandson

    Walgreen Co. has settled its trademark infringement suit against the great-grandson of the company's founder for his operation of Walgreen Health Solutions LLC, according to a filing Thursday in Illinois federal court.

  • May 15, 2025

    Davis Wright Adds Longtime Knobbe Martens IP Duo In Seattle

    Davis Wright Tremaine LLP has brought in two intellectual property partners credited with helping Knobbe Martens open its Seattle office.

  • May 15, 2025

    Golden Corral Can't Resurrect COVID-19 Coverage Case

    A North Carolina federal court blocked Golden Corral's last-ditch effort at COVID-19 insurance coverage, finding that although similar policyholders scored a recent win before the state's supreme court, that victory wasn't "extraordinary" enough to disturb a final judgment against the restaurant chain.

  • May 14, 2025

    'Toys R Us' Blows Smoke At 'Vape R Us' Over Similar Marks

    Toys 'R' Us' parent company Wednesday filed suit in Connecticut federal court, accusing a vape business named Vape R Us of copying and tarnishing Toys R Us trademarks and using the marks to trick customers into believing they're shopping somewhere owned or endorsed by the toy store chain.

  • May 14, 2025

    Chicken Price-Fixing Atty Fees Challenged Again At 7th Circ.

    A class objector in Chicago's massive consolidated suit over broiler chicken price-fixing is again urging the Seventh Circuit to vacate an attorney fee award for class counsel in a $181 million deal for chicken buyers, saying the district court erred in calculating the $51.66 million awarded on remand.

  • May 14, 2025

    Insurer Ends Case Blaming Panda Express For Water Leak

    An insurance company on Wednesday dropped its case seeking more than $176,000 from Panda Express Inc. for damages allegedly caused when grease-filled pipes at one of the chain's restaurants backed up and leaked water into a clothing store covered by the insurer.

  • May 14, 2025

    Lawmakers Line Up To Unwind Trump's 'Chaotic' IEEPA Tariffs

    Nearly 150 members of Congress have thrown their support behind 12 state attorneys general suing to halt the Trump administration's "emergency" tariffs, arguing they far exceed the statutory authority of a president.

  • May 14, 2025

    Farm Groups Fight Further Delay In H-2A Wage Rule Suit

    Farm groups on Wednesday countered the Trump administration's bid to further halt litigation challenging a Biden-era H-2A wage rule, telling a Florida federal judge there's no need to delay further for the U.S. Department of Labor to get familiarized with the case.

Expert Analysis

  • Exploring Venue Strategy For Trump-Era Regulatory Litigation

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    Litigation will likely play a prominent role in shaping policy outcomes during the second Trump administration, and stakeholders have several tools at their disposal to steer regulatory litigation toward more favorable venues, say attorneys at Covington.

  • Product Safety Issues In 2024 Highlight Need For Vigilance

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    A look at some of the medications and foods that led to significant class actions last year demonstrates the need for robust regulatory systems and proactive measures to protect consumers from defective and harmful products, says Jennifer Taylor at the Law Offices of James Scott Farrin.

  • Lessons Learned From 2024's Top ADA Decisions

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    Last year's major litigation related to the Americans with Disabilities Act highlights that when dealing with accommodation requests, employers must communicate clearly, appreciate context and remain flexible in addressing needs, say attorneys at Dechert.

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    Playing Esports Makes Me A Better Lawyer

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    Competing in a global esports tournament at Wimbledon last year not only fulfilled my childhood dream, but also sharpened skills that are essential to my day job, including strategic thinking, confidence and networking, says AJ Schuyler at Jackson Lewis.

  • The 6 Most Significant FCRA Litigation Developments Of 2024

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    From a key sovereign immunity decision at the U.S. Supreme Court to a ruling on creditworthiness out of the Seventh Circuit, several important Fair Credit Reporting Act cases wound their way through the courts in 2024, each offering takeaways for both plaintiffs and defendants, say attorneys at Shipkevich.

  • An Associate's Guide To Career Development In 2025

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    As the new year begins, associates at all levels should consider establishing career metrics, fostering key relationships and employing other specific strategies to help move through the complexities of the legal profession with confidence and emerge as trailblazers, say EJ Stern and Amanda George at Fractional Law Firm.

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    Fixing Up Cars Makes Me A Better Lawyer

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    From problem-solving to patience and adaptability to organization, the skills developed working under the hood of a car directly translate to being a more effective lawyer, says Christopher Mdeway at Kaufman Dolowich.

  • 2024's Most Notable FTC Actions Against Dark Patterns And AI

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    In 2024 the Federal Trade Commission ramped up enforcement actions related to dark patterns, loudly signaling its concern that advertisers will use AI to manipulate consumer habits and its intention to curb businesses' use and marketing of AI to prevent alleged consumer deception, say attorneys at Goodwin.

  • Making The Pitch To Grow Your Company's Legal Team

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    In a compressed economy, convincing the C-suite to invest in additional legal talent can be a herculean task, but a convincing pitch — supported by metrics and cost analyses — may help in-house counsel justify the growth of their team, say Elizabeth Smith and Roger Garceau at Major Lindsey.

  • When US Privilege Law Applies To Docs Made Outside The US

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    As globalization manifests itself in disputes over foreign-created documents, a California federal court’s recent trademark decision illustrates nuances of both U.S. privilege frameworks and foreign evidentiary protections that attorneys must increasingly bear in mind, say attorneys at Hunton.

  • Notable 2024 Trademark Cases And What To Watch In 2025

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    Emerging disputes between established tech giants and smaller trademark holders promise to test the boundaries of trademark protection in 2025, following a 2024 marked with disputes in areas ranging from cybersquatting to geographic marks, says Danner Kline at Bradley Arant.

  • Green Projects Face States' Foreign Land Ownership Limits

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    As states impose restrictions and disclosure requirements around foreign investment in agricultural land — in some cases piggybacking on existing federal rules — renewable energy developers and investors must pay close attention to how the rules vary, says Daniel Fanning at Husch Blackwell.

  • What 2024 Trends In Marketing, Comms Hiring Mean For 2025

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    The state of hiring in legal industry marketing, business development and communications over the past 12 months was marked by a number of trends — from changes in the C-suite to lateral move challenges — providing clues for what’s to come in the year ahead, says Ben Curle at Ambition.

  • How Trump's Tariff Promises May Play Out In 2nd Term

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    While it is unclear which of President-elect Donald Trump's promised tariffs he intends to actually implement in January, lessons from his first administration, laws governing executive action and U.S. trade agreements together paint a picture of what may be possible, say attorneys at Butzel.

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    Group Running Makes Me A Better Lawyer

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    The combination of physical fitness and community connection derived from running with a group of business leaders has, among other things, helped me to stay grounded, improve my communication skills, and develop a deeper empathy for clients and colleagues, says Jessica Shpall Rosen at Greenwald Doherty.

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