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July 15, 2016

BREAKING: House passes GMO labeling bill

A bill to create federal labeling standards for food products containing genetically modified organisms was passed by the House of Representatives yesterday, by a vote of 306 to 117. The bill, which was approved by the Senate last week, is now on its way to the President, who is expected to the sign the bill into law. The bill requires the U.S.

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July 13, 2016

New Filings For July 13, 2016

Cumming v. Betterbody Foods & Nutrition LLC, No. 37-2016-19510-CU-BT-CTL (Cal. Super. Ct.

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June 24, 2016

National GMO Labeling Standard on the Horizon

Yesterday lawmakers on the Senate Agriculture Committee reached a bipartisan agreement to require labeling of foods with genetically engineered ingredients. The law would set a mandatory national system for disclosure on food products and will preempt states from enacting their own labeling standards regarding genetically engineered food products. The plan sets forth a range of methods co

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June 21, 2016

Perkins Coie Crafts Victory for MillerCoors

On June 16, 2016, Evan Parent's claims fell flat for the second time in a closely watched consumer class action alleging that MillerCoors falsely represents that Blue Moon beer is brewed by a small, independent microbrew. In October 2015, U.S. District Judge Gonzalo P.

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June 15, 2016

Consent Judgment Entered in Proposition 65 Action

Consumer Advocacy Grp. v. Olivier Napa Valley, Inc. et al, No. BC580857 (Cal. Super. Ct. - Los Angeles County): The Court granted Plaintiff's unopposed motion for entry of consent judgment in this Proposition 65 action alleging that Defendants' raspberry balsamic vinegar products contain lead.

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June 2, 2016

DOJ’s Focus on Food Safety and Corporate Executives

On April 29, 2016, Dole Foods Company announced that the Department of Justice (DOJ) had launched an investigation concerning listeria outbreaks at certain Dole plants. The investigation comes on the heels of a number of high profile DOJ pro

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May 27, 2016

Special Article: 'FDA is No Longer Recommending That This Ingredient Be Labeled as Dried Cane Syrup'

Partner David Biderman has been quoted in Food Navigator-USA.com regarding the FDA's guidance on labeling of evaporated cane juice.

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May 19, 2016

New Filings for May 19, 2016

Hu v. Golden Orchid, Ltd. et al¸ No.

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May 10, 2016

Court Denies Motion to Stay Personal Care Products Case Pending Jones v. ConAgra

Balser et al v. The Hain Celestial Grp., Inc., No. 2:13-cv-5604 (C.D.

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May 10, 2016

Dismissal Without Prejudice of False Advertising Claims Related to Gerber “Puffs” Cereal Products

Henry v. Gerber Prods. Co., 3:15-cv-2201 (D.

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May 9, 2016

New Filings For May 9, 2016

Bowring v. Sapporo U.S.A., Inc., No. 1:16-cv-1858 (E.D.N.Y.): Putative class action asserting violations of New York's consumer protection statutes and claims of negligent misrepresentation, fraud, and unjust enrichment.

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May 5, 2016

Year in Review 2015

We present to you our Year in Review for 2015. We hope that you find it an easy-to-read overview of some of the important trends and cases that occurred throughout the year. 2015 Year in Review - Food Litigation Newsletter

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May 4, 2016

Partial Dismissal Without Prejudice In Pork and Beans False Advertising Suit

Tye v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., No. 8:15-cv-1615 (C.D.

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April 29, 2016

Dismissal With Prejudice of False Advertising Claims Related to Whole Foods’ 5-Step Meat Rating System

People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, Inc. ("PETA") et al. v. Whole Foods, Inc., No. 5:15-cv-4301 (N.D.

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April 27, 2016

No Dismissal of False Advertising Claims Related to Chipotle’s “Non-GMO” Representations

Reilly v. Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc., No. 1:15-cv-23425 (S.D. Fla.): The Court denied in part Defendant's motion to dismiss this putative class action asserting violations of Florida's consumer protection statute and unjust enrichment.