In May 2016, the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) published final rules on the new labeling requirements for the Nutrition Facts label. The purpose of these updates was to allow consumers to make better informed choices about the food
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Food & Beverage Update: FDA and OSHA Provide Health and Safety Checklist for Food Operations During Pandemic
On August 11, 2020, the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued jointly developed guidance to assist the food industry as it continues to operate during the challenging times presented by the
COVID-19 Re-Opening Considerations, Part 4: Understanding The Risk Of Re-Opening
Just a few weeks ago, the trend line showed that the infection, hospitalization and death rates were moving markedly downward. States across the country were eager to re-open businesses and ramp the economy back up. Now, we are in the
Who’s Ready To Go Back To “Normal”? Re-Opening Your Business, Part 3: Business Plans
Whether you agree or not, the pressure to return to more “normalized” operations is upon us. Federal, state and local leaders are now confronting the sobering impacts of an economy forced into hibernation for nearly a full fiscal quarter. Employers
New Law – Risks, Opportunities and Major Changes to the Paycheck Protection Program
Written by Anna Nagornaia, Associate, Wendel Rosen LLP’s Business Practice Group
Regardless of what industry you are in, if you applied for a loan under the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), there are major developments that you need to know.
Re-Opening Your Business, Part 2: Navigating Government Orders and Regulatory Guidance
CNN has a helpful collection of information outlining where all 50 states stand on re-opening. There is not enough space in this blog post to go through that data, especially as each state has a slightly different approach for re-opening.
Re-Opening Your Business is Going to be a Process, Not a Ribbon Cutting
In my very first class in college – a political science lecture – the professor stated, “Where you stand depends on where you sit.” In other words, every position is relative to the circumstances presented. That phrase has stayed with
Are Your Options Underwater?
Equity incentives – often in the form of stock options – are a key part of executive compensation. Option holders work for a company exit that can produce a big payday for them. Now more than ever companies need to
Statutory Liability Protection for Essential Businesses is an Essential Need
Since the inception of the COVID-19 shutdown of the American economy instituted by governmental officials across the United States, food and beverage businesses have been designated as critical infrastructure and essential businesses. Early on, little guidance on how to operate
COVID-19 Risk Factors Belong in Your Private Placement Memorandum
Co-written by Karen Balderama, Wendel Rosen LLP Business Practice Group Co-Chair and Mia Butera, Wendel Rosen LLP Business Attorney
The COVID-19 pandemic will have lasting unknown effects on businesses and has already caused delays and cancellations with respect