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Food & Consumer Packaged Goods Litigation shares timely insights into litigation developments, emerging arguments and challenges facing food and consumer packaged goods manufacturers and related industries. 
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December 17, 2014

Court Approves $6.1 Million Settlement of Truvia False Advertising Lawsuit

 Howerton v. Cargill, Inc., No. 13-00336 LEK-BMK (D. View blog post
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December 16, 2014

Oregon GMO Labeling Initiative Fails After Recount

 Oregon's GMO labeling initiative failed by 837 votes after an automatic recount.  After the November 4, 2014, election, Measure 92 failed by only 812 votes, triggering an automatic recount.  Oregon's 36 counties completed their recounts on December 13, 2014, showing that Measure 92 failed  in an View blog post
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December 11, 2014

FTC’s Janis Kestenbaum Strengthens Firm’s Consumer Protection and Privacy Practice

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Perkins Coie is pleased to announce that Janis Kestenbaum has joined the Washington, D.C.

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December 11, 2014

Mott’s Defeats Class Certification in Apple Juice Labeling Fight

 Rahman v. Mott's LLP, No. 3:13-cv-03482 (N.D. View blog post
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December 9, 2014

Court Tentatively Approves Classes in ConAgra “Natural” Cooking Oil Labeling Dispute

 In re ConAgra Foods, Inc., No. 2:11-cv-05379 (C.D. View blog post
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December 8, 2014

Automatic Recount Underway for Oregon GMO Labeling Initiative

 Update to this post on December 16, 2014 found here. After many in Oregon concluded that voters had rejected an Oregon GMO labeling initiative, the results show that Measure 92 failed by only 812 votes out of View blog post
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December 5, 2014

New Filings for December 5, 2014

 Seidman v. Snack Factory LLC, No. 14cv62547 (S.D. Fla.):  Plaintiffs allege that Defendant falsely labels its Pretzel Crisps "all natural" when they contain synthetic or artificial ingredients such as maltodextrin, soybean oil, dextrose and caramel color. View blog post
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December 3, 2014

Damages Class Decertified

 Brazil v. Dole Food Company, Inc. et al., No. 5:12-cv-01831(N.D. View blog post
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December 2, 2014

After Another Round of Motions, the Court Dismisses Some Claims and Stays Others

 Thomas v. Costco Wholesale Corp., No. 5:12cv2908 (N.D. View blog post
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December 2, 2014

FDA Issues New Menu-Labeling Rule

 Last week the FDA issued its long-awaited final rule requiring chain restaurants and related retail food establishments, including grocery stores, coffee shops, and movie theaters, to disclose calorie information for standard menu items on menus and menu boards. Covered establishments must also provide additional written nutrition information to customers upon request. View blog post
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December 2, 2014

Truvia "Natural" Class Action Settlement Approved

 Howerton v. Cargill, Inc., No. 1:13-cv-00336 (D. View blog post
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November 25, 2014

Class Certification Rejected in Skinnygirl Advertising Suit

 Langendorf v. Skinnygirl Cocktails, LLC et al, No. 1:11-cv-07060 (N.D. View blog post
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November 24, 2014

Class Partly Decertified in Dole “All Natural” Case

Brazil v. Dole Food Company, Inc. et al, No. 5:12-cv-01831 (N.D.

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November 20, 2014

Court Grants Summary Judgment Based on Reasonable Consumer Standard

Rahman v. Mott's LLP, No. 13cv3482 (N.D.

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November 20, 2014

Ninth Circuit Urged Not To Return To Era of No Reliance California Law

 Kane v. Chobani, No. 14-15670 (9th Cir.): In an amicus brief filed last week, Washington Legal Foundation asked the Ninth Circuit to affirm the district court's dismissal of claims that food labeled as containing "only natural ingredients" was deceptive under California law. View blog post
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