Food & Beverage

  • May 05, 2026

    BellRing Derivative Suits Consolidated, Stayed In Delaware

    A Delaware federal judge on Tuesday consolidated two shareholder derivative suits accusing the top brass of protein-shake maker BellRing Brands Inc. of misleading investors about the sales growth of "convenient nutrition" products like energy bars and protein powders, and has put the consolidated action on hold until a dismissal motion in a related securities suit is resolved.

  • May 05, 2026

    Buffalo Wild Wings Wants Boneless Wing Suit Gone For Good

    Consumer surveys and social media posts introduced in a second amended complaint don't add any meat to claims that Buffalo Wild Wings deceived customers by marketing breast meat as "boneless wings," the restaurant chain argued Monday, asking an Illinois federal judge to throw out the lawsuit again, but this time for good.

  • May 05, 2026

    4th Circ. Judge 'Uneasy' With Anheuser-Busch OT Class

    A Fourth Circuit panel seemed unlikely to leave untouched a certified class of Anheuser-Busch LLC workers alleging the brewing giant failed to pay for pre- and post-shift work, taking issue with disparities in the class such as members hired before and after COVID personal protective equipment requirements.

  • May 05, 2026

    Idaho Farmers Group Gets DOL Approval For Health Plan

    The U.S. Department of Labor's employee benefits arm cleared the way for the Idaho Farm Bureau Federation to establish a group health plan for its members' employees, determining the proposed plan would be covered by federal benefits law.

  • May 04, 2026

    'They Knew It': J&J Accused Of Hiding Talc Risk At LA Trial

    Johnson & Johnson knew for decades that its baby powder contained asbestos, even as it advertised the product as safe and "pure," attorneys for the families of three women who died of ovarian cancer told a California jury Monday during opening statements in a bellwether trial.

  • May 04, 2026

    Cento 'Certified San Marzano' Tomatoes Aren't Legit, Suit Says

    Cento was hit with a proposed class action in California federal court Monday alleging it misleads consumers into thinking that its "certified" San Marzano tomatoes are authentic, despite lacking certification and approval from an Italian consortium that sets strict production and quality standards for these tomatoes.

  • May 04, 2026

    Kroger Fights AGs' $10M Fee Ask In Albertsons Merger Case

    Kroger and Albertsons are urging an Oregon federal judge to reject a $10 million legal fee request from nine attorneys general who joined the Federal Trade Commission in successfully challenging a proposed $24.6 billion merger of the grocery giants, saying the plaintiff states played a "minimal role" in the litigation.

  • May 04, 2026

    Wells Fargo, Lloyd's Beat $900B Fraud Suit Over Wire Error

    A Maryland federal judge has permanently tossed a lawsuit brought by Alliance Global Capital Fund and a cheese shop that sought $900 billion in damages alleging Wells Fargo refused to redirect funds it knew were credited to the wrong account, finding a majority of the case's claims were brought too late.

  • May 04, 2026

    FTC Stipulates Unit Sale For $848M Food Kiosk Deal

    The Federal Trade Commission is requiring 365 Retail Markets LLC to unload a food service kiosk business in order to move ahead with its planned $848 million acquisition of fellow self-service retail company Cantaloupe Inc.

  • May 04, 2026

    Meatpacking Probe Continues, Agri Stats Deal Expected

    Federal officials said Monday an investigation into potential collusion and foreign ownership in the cattle meatpacking industry is continuing, as the Justice Department separately nears a settlement with Agri Stats over claims that it helped processors exchange sensitive information.

  • May 04, 2026

    Egg Roll Food Truck To Cease Use Of Kellogg's 'Eggo' TM

    An Ohio food truck on Monday agreed to stop using the term "L'Eggo My Eggroll" and any other terms similar to trademarks associated with Kellogg's Eggo frozen waffle brand.

  • May 04, 2026

    Ohio Labeling Co., Ex-Manager Settle Noncompete Suit

    A former manager at an Ohio labeling and packaging facility and his ex-employer have settled a federal lawsuit alleging he took a job with a competitor and then poached another employee, in violation of his noncompetition and nonsolicitation agreements.

  • May 04, 2026

    2nd Circ. Bars Out-Of-State Drivers In Bimbo Bakeries OT Suit

    Out-of-state delivery drivers can't pursue their wage claims against Bimbo Bakeries in a Vermont federal court, the Second Circuit ruled Monday, finding their claims aren't tied closely enough to the company's activities in the state.

  • May 04, 2026

    US Opens Duty Probes Into Air Compressors From 3 Nations

    The U.S. International Trade Commission announced Monday that it has opened antidumping and countervailing duty investigations into whether air compressors from China, Malaysia and Vietnam are harming the U.S. domestic market for such products.

  • May 04, 2026

    Judge Blocks Wis. Tribe From Barring Nonmember Fishing

    A Wisconsin federal judge has temporarily blocked the Lac du Flambeau Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians from stopping nonmembers from fishing for walleye and musky in 19 lakes within its reservation, after the state challenged the Indigenous nation's use of its hunting and fishing laws to cite anglers.

  • May 04, 2026

    Fed. Circ. Won't Restore Poultry Treatment Patent Suit

    The Federal Circuit on Monday refused to revive a lawsuit accusing a unit of food safety company Fortrex of infringing a patent on a way to treat poultry, agreeing with an Arkansas federal judge that a key word in the patent wasn't properly defined.

  • May 04, 2026

    Supplement Co. Says False Labeling Plaintiff Never Saw Ads

    The maker of Thesis Nootropics supplements is asking a New York federal court to throw out claims that it falsely advertises its products as ADHD medications, saying the plaintiff hasn't sufficiently alleged she ever saw the advertisements or even used the products.

  • May 04, 2026

    Cannabis Co. Must Add THC Warnings In Calif. Edibles Deal

    A Los Angeles cannabis-infused edibles producer has agreed to pay $50,000 to end a Proposition 65 lawsuit accusing the company of deliberately hiding the state-required warning with a peel-back product label, with most of the money going to the plaintiff's lawyer.

  • May 01, 2026

    Bang Energy Founder Can't Continue Suit Against Atty

    The founder of Bang Energy drinks can't proceed with a lawsuit alleging an attorney manipulated the legal system to strip his control of a real estate company, a Florida federal judge ruled, saying he can't challenge state court rulings with his lawsuit and dismissed the action as a "shotgun pleading."

  • May 01, 2026

    Winery's Ex-Lawyer Has No Rights To Wine Brand, Judge Says

    A California federal judge has entered judgment in a battle between a Napa Valley winery and an attorney who had worked with it, ruling that the attorney had no rights to the trademark on the high-end RBS wine brand.

  • May 01, 2026

    Agricultural Supplier, Wash. Farm Resolve $5.4M Dispute

    An agricultural products supplier and a Washington farm have agreed to resolve a contract dispute over a $5.4 million unpaid debt, months after the supplier sued alleging the farm had stopped making payments on a years-old credit line, according to a federal court filing.

  • May 01, 2026

    Supplier Says Travelers Must Cover Nestle Defect Claims

    An industrial equipment supplier accused of providing defective compressed air piping materials for the construction of a facility owned by Nestle told a North Carolina federal court that two Travelers units must defend and indemnify it in connection with the underlying claim.

  • May 01, 2026

    Pizzeria Urges 6th Circ. To Strike Fed's Debit Swipe-Fee Cap

    A Kentucky restaurant is urging the Sixth Circuit to overturn the Federal Reserve Board's cap on debit-card swipe fees for large banks, arguing the cap was set too high and was wrongly upheld by a lower court last year.

  • May 01, 2026

    UK Litigation Roundup: Here's What You Missed In London

    The past week in London has seen a Swiss energy trader bring a Financial List claim against shipping benchmarking company Baltic Exchange, law firm Slater and Gordon sued by a former client, Slack and Salesforce hit Microsoft with an antitrust claim, and Stephen Fry bring a personal injury claim after he broke bones falling off a stage. Here, Law360 looks at these and other new claims in the U.K.

  • May 01, 2026

    Colo. Bistro Accused Of Illegal Tip Pool, Retaliation

    A Colorado restaurant operated an unlawful tip pool that shortchanged employees and retaliated against a server who complained to the U.S. Department of Labor, the worker said in a suit filed in federal court.

Expert Analysis

  • Preparing For Congressional Investigations In A Midterm Year

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    2026 will be a consequential year for congressional oversight as the upcoming midterm elections may yield bolder investigations and more aggressive state attorneys general coalitions, so companies should consider adopting risk management measures to get ahead of potential changes, say attorneys at Morgan Lewis.

  • Key Trends Shaping ESG And Sustainability Law In 2026

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    2025 saw a chaotic regulatory landscape and novel litigation around environmental, social and governance issues and sustainability — and 2026, while perhaps more predictable, will likely be no less challenging, with more lawsuits and a regulatory tug-of-war complicating compliance for global companies, say attorneys at Crowell.

  • 5 Tariff And Trade Developments To Watch In 2026

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    A new trade landscape emerged in 2025, the contours of which will be further defined by developments that will merit close attention this year, including a key ruling from the U.S. Supreme Court and a review of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement, says Ted Posner at Baker Botts.

  • Top 5 Antitrust Issues For In-House Counsel To Watch In 2026

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    With Trump administration enforcement policy having largely taken shape last year, antitrust issues that in-house counsel should have on the radar range from scrutiny of technology-assisted pricing to the return of merger remedies, say attorneys at Squire Patton.

  • 4 Developments That Defined The 2025 Ethics Landscape

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    The legal profession spent 2025 at the edge of its ethical comfort zone as courts, firms and regulators confronted how fast-moving technologies and new business models collide with long-standing professional duties, signaling that the profession is entering a period of sustained disruption that will continue into 2026, says Hilary Gerzhoy at HWG Law.

  • Navigating AI In The Legal Industry

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    As artificial intelligence becomes an increasingly integral part of legal practice, Law360 guest commentary this year examined evolving ethical obligations, how the plaintiffs bar is using AI to level the playing field against corporate defense teams, and the attendant risks of adoption.

  • How Fractional GCs Can Manage Risks Of Engagement

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    As more organizations eliminate their in-house legal departments in favor of outsourcing legal work, fractional general counsel roles offer practitioners an engaging and flexible way to practice at a high level, but they can also present legal, ethical and operational risks that must be proactively managed, say attorneys at Boies Schiller.

  • Reviewing 2025's Most Pertinent Wiretap Developments

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    2025 was a remarkable year in the world of web tracking wiretapping litigation, not only for the increased caseload but also because of numerous developing theories of liability, with disputes expected to continue unabated in 2026, say attorneys at Squire Patton.

  • Series

    Nature Photography Makes Me A Better Lawyer

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    Nature photography reminds me to focus on what is in front of me and to slow down to achieve success, and, in embracing the value of viewing situations through different lenses, offers skills transferable to the practice of law, says Brian Willett at Saul Ewing.

  • What Defense Teams Must Know About PFAS Testing Methods

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    Whether testing for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances produces results meaningful for litigation depends on the validity of the sampling methodology — so effectively defending these claims requires understanding the scientific and legal implications of different PFAS testing protocols, say attorneys at Hollingsworth.

  • Series

    Law School's Missed Lessons: Practical Problem Solving

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    Issue-spotting skills are well honed in law school, but practicing attorneys must also identify clients’ problems and true goals, and then be able to provide solutions, says Mary Kate Hogan at Quarles & Brady.

  • Opinion

    A Uniform Federal Rule Would Curb Gen AI Missteps In Court

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    To address the patchwork of courts’ standing orders on generative artificial intelligence, curbing abuses and relieving the burden on judges, the federal judiciary should consider amending its civil procedure rules to require litigants to certify they’ve reviewed legal filings for accuracy, say attorneys at Shook Hardy.

  • AG Watch: Texas Junk Fee Deal Shows Enforcement Priorities

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    Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's recent $9.5 million settlement with online travel agency website Booking Holdings for so-called junk fee practices follows a larger trend of state attorneys general who have taken similar action and demonstrates the significant penalties that can follow such allegations, say attorneys at Kelley Drye.

  • Series

    The Law Firm Merger Diaries: Integrating Practice Groups

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    Enacting unified leadership and consistent client service standards ensures law firm practice groups connect and collaborate around shared goals, turning a law firm merger into a platform for growth rather than a period of disruption, says Brian Catlett at Fennemore Craig.

  • Opinion

    Supreme Court Term Limits Would Carry Hidden Risk

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    While proposals for limiting the terms of U.S. Supreme Court justices are popular, a steady stream of relatively young, highly marketable ex-justices with unique knowledge and influence entering the marketplace of law and politics could create new problems, say Michael Broyde at Emory University and Hayden Hall at the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware.

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