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Food & Beverage

Overview

Our nationally ranked food litigation and regulatory practice offers a unique combination of labeling, safety, and litigation skill and knowledge, including in-agency experience with FDA and the Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition, to counsel you through the distinctive concerns confronting food and beverage companies. We apply our broad industry experience in food safety and quality — including recalls, FSMA, HACCP, cGMPs, SSOPs, and labeling compliance — to help clients understand how FDA, USDA, Prop 65, and other regulations apply to their businesses. Trademark, antitrust, contract and torts, corporate, real estate, franchise, and international law practitioners provide customized counsel on every aspect of your business, grounded in our deep understanding of the food regulatory and litigation landscape. We advise manufacturers regarding the distribution of products and the use of brands, and represent food and beverage companies in general commercial litigation.

Insights & Events

Latest

Webinar Recap July 22, 2026 CLE

Bite-Sized Legal: US Supreme Court Review 2026 - Webinar

1 min read
Speaking Engagement Recap July 20, 2026

The Evolving Food Litigation Landscape

FMI’s 2026 Legal, Regulatory & Compliance Conference
1 min read
Updates July 2026

SB 343 Enjoined: Court Temporarily Bars California from Enforcing Truth in Recycling Act against Any Business

Litigation Proceeds ahead of Compliance Deadline
3 min read
Updates July 2026

The Intel Report: Quarterly National Security Briefing — 2026 Q2

Key Regulatory Developments and Enforcement Actions Affect National Security Priorities, Risks, and Opportunities across Sectors
24 min read
Updates July 2026

Packaging Sustainability and Compliance, Including Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR)

What producers need to know now
12 min read
Webinar Recap June 18, 2026 CLE

Bite-Sized Legal: Tailwinds or Headwinds? Evaluating the Business Impact of State Regulatory Trends in the Food Space - Webinar

2 min read
News June 2026

1851 Franchise Spotlights Brian Schnell in 2026 ‘Top Franchise Lawyers You Should Know’ Series

1 min read
Updates May 2026

Surveillance Pricing: The Next Frontier of Privacy Litigation

Companies Should Evaluate Their Current Practices to Assess Their Exposure to Enforcement Activity and Class Action Litigation
24 min read
Media Mentions April 2026

Law Week Colorado Profiles Heather Perkins in 2026 Super Lawyers Issue

1 min read
Press Release October 2025

Faegre Drinker Expands Franchise Practice With Addition of Counsel Megan Center

2 min read
Insights
Updates July 2026

SB 343 Enjoined: Court Temporarily Bars California from Enforcing Truth in Recycling Act against Any Business

Litigation Proceeds ahead of Compliance Deadline
3 min read
Updates July 2026

The Intel Report: Quarterly National Security Briefing — 2026 Q2

Key Regulatory Developments and Enforcement Actions Affect National Security Priorities, Risks, and Opportunities across Sectors
24 min read
Updates July 2026

Packaging Sustainability and Compliance, Including Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR)

What producers need to know now
12 min read
Updates May 2026

Surveillance Pricing: The Next Frontier of Privacy Litigation

Companies Should Evaluate Their Current Practices to Assess Their Exposure to Enforcement Activity and Class Action Litigation
24 min read
Media Mentions April 2026

Law Week Colorado Profiles Heather Perkins in 2026 Super Lawyers Issue

1 min read
Updates April 2026

FDA-Related Legislative and Regulatory Proposals and Funding Change the President's FY27 Budget

Between a Doorstop and a Starting Gun
121 min read
Updates April 2026

The Intel Report: Quarterly National Security Briefing

Key Regulatory Developments and Enforcement Actions Affect National Security Priorities, Risks, and Opportunities across Sectors
14 min read
Updates April 2026

Trade Group Lawsuits Challenge Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Laws in Oregon and Colorado

Secret Calculations and Staggering Fees
7 min read
Updates March 2026

SB 343 on Trial: Industry Lawsuit Challenges California’s ‘Truth in Recycling’ Law

October 4, 2026, Compliance Deadline Approaches
4 min read
Updates July 2025

Packaging Updates on Compostability, Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) and Microplastics

Packaging Producers and Suppliers Should Closely Monitor These Regulatory Developments
6 min read

Meet The Team

Meet The Full Food & Beverage Team