Food and Beverage
When it comes to companies in the food and beverage industry, there are countless issues that can arise at any point in the food production, manufacture, sales, and consumption continuum.
Dykema attorneys Jimmy Azadian, David Graham, Laura Worsinger, and Allison Scott were mentioned in the Law360 article, “Claims Trimmed In Suit Over '100% Natural' Juice Labels,” regarding their role representing Vilore Foods Co. Inc.
From labeling and advertising to food safety and health benefit claims to manufacturing and production, we can unpack the legal issues for you and advise on the best legal course of action. Whatever the need, we have the resources to provide top-tier service that contribute to your growth.
The food and beverage industry is one of the most closely regulated and monitored industries in the world today, facing very distinct safety issues and concerns. Compliance with applicable regulations is critical to success. Our knowledgeable and experienced regulatory attorneys and government relations professionals advise and guide our clients through the regulations and standards established by federal agencies, including:
- FDA
- USDA
- Center for Veterinary Medicine
- Food Safety Modernization Act
- Federal Meat Inspection Act
- Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act
- State regulatory bodies, laws, and regulations
- Proposition 65
Franchising
We have represented pizza restaurants, family restaurants, fast food and sports bar chains, ice cream shops, coffee shops, and other franchisors and franchisees. We offer virtual turnkey services for franchisors and aspiring franchisors, including:
- Trademark registration
- Corporate entity structuring
- Tax planning
- Franchise agreements
- Franchise offering circulars
- Area development agreements
- Confidentiality agreements
- Noncompete agreements
- Vendor agreements
- State registration
- Review and filing of advertising
We advise distributors regarding recalls and related state and FDA regulatory interactions, retail and wholesale contracts, territorial restrictions and a host of other matters that affect food and beverage distribution.
Our team has represented numerous beverage companies, food product distributors, food wholesalers, and leading prepared foods manufacturers and produce suppliers.
When it comes to disputes, our nationally recognized litigation team explores cost-effective, out-of-court options, including settlements. If it is in your best interest to move forward with litigation, we are prepared to represent you on many areas ranging from:
- Unfair competition claims
- Commercial indemnification
- Consumer fraud class actions
- Government enforcement actions
- Foodborne illness claims
- Labeling
- Employment issues
- General commercial litigation
"In Case You Missed it – Food Law Center Symposium"
David Graham and Howard Iwrey each served as featured speakers at the Mitchell Hamline’s Health Law…
David Graham Serves As Featured Panelist at Minnesota Bar FDA Forum
David Graham served as a featured speaker at the Minnesota State Bar Association's FDA Forum 2023 –…
