Our notable ruling roundup aims to keep our readers up to date on recent rulings in the food & consumer packaged goods space.
- Anne de Lacour, et al. v. Colgate-Palmolive Co. and Tom’s of Maine Inc., No. 1:16-cv-08364-KMW (S.D.N.Y. – January
Food Litigation News, published by Perkins Coie LLP, focuses on legal developments and litigation trends affecting the food, beverage, and consumer packaged goods (CPG) industries. The blog covers recent court rulings on product labeling, marketing claims, class action lawsuits, regulatory compliance, and consumer protection issues. It provides updates on federal and state regulatory changes, class certification decisions, and challenges related to advertising claims such as "all natural," "pure," and health-related assertions. The blog also highlights ongoing legal risks and strategies for companies operating in the food and CPG sectors, including insights into product liability, regulatory enforcement, and class action defense.
On February 15, a bipartisan group of five Congressional Representatives introduced the Pet Food Uniform Regulatory Reform Act of 2024 (the PURR Act) in the U.S. House.
Currently, the FDA’s regulation of pet foods is similar to that of other…
Perkins Coie is pleased to announce the launch of our eighth annual Food & Consumer Packaged Goods Litigation Year in Review. Accompanying the 2023 report are infographics that highlight key litigation outcomes, filing data, and industry trends. As always, the report offers…
Our weekly roundup aims to keep our readers up to date on recent notable rulings in the food & consumer packaged goods space.
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On December 7, U.S. Representative Greg Pence (R-IN) introduced the Innovative Feed Enhancement and Economic Development Act of 2023 (the Innovative FEED Act). Sen. Roger Marshall (R-KS) introduced the Senate version of the bill earlier this year.
The bill…
Our weekly roundup aims to keep our readers up to date on recent notable rulings in the food & consumer packaged goods space.
Carol Whyble, et al. v. The Nature’s Bounty Co., No. 7:20-cv-03257-NSR (S.D.N.Y.—October 31, 2023): The U.S. District…
In November 2023, Senator Deb Fischer (R-NE), a cattle rancher, introduced the Real Marketing Edible Artificials Truthfully Act of 2023, also known as the “Real MEAT Act.” The bill was referred to the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
According to…