Wendel Rosen is again participating in the Food from the Bar Food Drive in support of the heroic work of the Alameda County Community Food Bank (ACCFB).  The need has never been greater, and ACCFB needs our help.  ACCFB estimates the need for food assistance has doubled since the start of the pandemic. ACCFB is distributing more than 1 million pounds of food per week. That’s enough food for 60,000 people daily. Every $1 donated helps…

Written by Anna Nagornaia – Associate, Wendel Rosen’s Business Practice Group On April 17, 2021, the Small Business Association (SBA) released a comprehensive Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF) Program Guide outlining eligibility and the application process. Restaurants and other foodservice entities can now start preparing their RRF Grant Applications (SBA Form 3172).[1] The SBA has explicitly stated not to submit RRF forms at this time. How to Apply? Restaurants and other foodservice entities can apply…

Written by Anna Nagornaia – Associate, Wendel Rosen’s Business Practice Group The Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF) was created to provide direct relief to restaurants and other foodservice venues affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.[1] As the Small Business Association (SBA) has yet to release the RRF applications, we encourage restaurant owners to continue monitoring the SBA website for news and updates on the RRF grants and the application process. In the meantime, the National Restaurant…

In an article by Food Navigator USA, Partner Bill Acevedo comments on the recent legal challenges leveled against Sargento Foods and the “no antibiotic” claim used on many of its’ product packaging. The December 2020 and January 2021 lawsuits state that the phrasing on Sargento Foods’ packaging is false and misleading, pointing to independent lab tests that show Sargento cheese products contain detectable levels of antibiotics. Food Navigator looked to Bill for guidance on what this…

Join Tammy Brown and David Goldman for a discussion of the challenges of managing employees in the age of COVID-19. The presentation will include a review of the laws and regulations that pertain to COVID-19, working remotely, handling employees returning to the workplace, sick leave and employee vaccinations. In addition, the most relevant new employment laws enacted and affecting employers will be reviewed, many of which require changes in existing policies and procedures, and updating employee handbooks. If…

Food Navigator-USA published an article on December 21, 2020 about the outlook of the food and beverage industry in 2021. They sought information from food and beverage attorneys, including Wendel Rosen Partner Bill Acevedo. In the article, Bill lists the issues the industry may continue to face as the impacts of COVID-19 transfer to the new year. Bill and his industry peers share insights that every food and beverage company should consider as they plan…