McGuireWoods’ Oct. 30 webinar covered recent regulatory and litigation developments facing the product manufacturing, food and beverage, and retail industries.
For more details, visit our website event page.
Consumer Products
Greenwashing Trends in Labeling Litigation and Legislation
By Max Bogost, Sean Walsh & Trent Taylor on
Posted in California, Consumer Products
Labeling litigation in the food and beverage space remains vigorous, especially in California. To avoid becoming a party to such litigation, participants in the manufacturing and sale of consumer products must take care to ensure that their labeling and marketing of products is accurate and is not misleading as prohibited by various consumer protection statutes. A recent opinion in a pending California action highlights the increase in “greenwashing” litigation – where plaintiffs claim that labels and marketing materials misrepresent the environmentally sustainable practices associated with a product.Continue Reading Greenwashing Trends in Labeling Litigation and Legislation
Potential Benefits of Chapter 11 Bankruptcy for Retailers Facing Higher Interest Rates and High Inflation
By Krunal Patel & Alexandra Shipley on
Posted in Consumer Products
The current environment of higher interest rates and high inflation may have a deleterious effect on the retail industry. Although the fear of interest rates and inflation continuing to rise appears to have tapered off, both are still relatively high in comparison to the past twenty-year period. Each on its own can have a negative impact on the retail industry, and unfortunately, both combined can present enough challenges to a retail businesses to force them to change strategies for long-term survival.Continue Reading Potential Benefits of Chapter 11 Bankruptcy for Retailers Facing Higher Interest Rates and High Inflation
Consumer Product and Retail Brown-Bag Lunch Series: Cannabis News
By Royce DuBiner & Allyson M. Maur on
Posted in Consumer Products
June 27, 2024
McGuireWoods latest installment of its bimonthly brown-bag lunch series that explores important topics affecting the consumer product and retail industries. This webinar covers cannabis industry news and speakers answer questions from attendees..
McGuireWoods Speakers
- Royce B. DuBiner, Partner, Chicago
- Allyson M. Maur, Associate, New York
Milk Coverage for All Its Worth While the “Steaks” Are High: An Insurance Primer on Coverage for the H5N1 Bird Flu Outbreak
Posted in Consumer Products
The H5N1 virus, commonly referred to as the bird flu, is spreading through U.S. cattle herds and the virus has been detected in pasteurized milk on grocery store shelves. The World Health Organization labeled the outbreak an animal pandemic, but fears of animal to human transmission are rising.
Read on to learn how to prepare…
Illinois Jumps on the Food Ingredient ‘Banned’ Wagon
Posted in Consumer Products
Illinois legislators recently joined California and New York in proposing bans on several food additives that a growing number of studies have shown to be harmful to human health. Read on for details and comparison of the three state bills and an update on related federal-level activity.
FDA Warning Letter Declares Delta-8 and CBD Gummies ‘Adulterated Foods’
By Allyson M. Maur & Royce DuBiner on
Posted in Consumer Products, Sales Practices
On Dec. 6, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration sent a warning letter to the owners of online hemp, tetrahydrocannabinol and cannabidiol retailer Hemp-xr.com for introducing adulterated foods into interstate commerce. FDA took issue with certain cookies, edibles, gummies and honey containing delta-8 THC and CBD because they “bear or contain an unsafe food additive.”…
HHS Rescheduling, SAFER Banking Act May Change the Marijuana Landscape
By Royce DuBiner, Allyson M. Maur, Petra D. Walech, Micaela Enger, Jonathan D. Wrobel & McGuireWoods LLP on
Posted in Consumer Products
In late August, the Department of Health and Human Services recommended rescheduling marijuana from a Schedule I substance to a Schedule III substance under the Controlled Substance Act. Meanwhile Congress is weighing a bill that would create federal safe harbors for financial institutions to accept deposits from state-sanctioned marijuana business operators. Read on for details…
FDA Proposes Brominated Vegetable Oil Ban
Posted in Consumer Products
The Food and Drug Administration has proposed revoking the regulation that authorizes the use of brominated vegetable oil (BVO) in food because the agency no longer considers it safe. Public comments on the proposed rule are due Jan. 17, 2024. Read on to learn what California and New York are doing related to BVO and…
California Bans Four Common Food Additives and 26 Chemicals Used in Cosmetics
Posted in California, Consumer Products
Gov. Gavin Newsom recently signed into law the California Food Safety Act and amendments to the 2020 Toxic-Free Cosmetics Act. Together, they ban four additives commonly used in popular snacks and beverages, and an additional 26 chemicals found in many personal care products.
Read on for details about these developments impacting food and personal care…