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Ashurst Perkins Coie

Food & Beverages: Regulatory & Litigation

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Ashurst Perkins Coie

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Food & Beverages: Regulatory & Litigation - USA - Nationwide

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Ashurst Perkins Coie has a respected team of practitioners with a strong track record of advising clients on FDA regulations. The team boasts notable experience handling complex class action litigation issues, including advertising and labeling disputes and claims under the FDCA. It is often called upon to advise on matters related to current market trends, such as cultivated meat and precision fermentation.

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Work Highlights

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  • The firm represented PepsiCo in a putative class action challenging its marketing and labeling of Pure Leaf Brewed Tea.

Strengths

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  • The lawyers offer thoughtful insights and maintain very current and nationwide perspectives on the legal and regulatory developments impacting the field.

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  • They work closely with in-house counsel to exchange useful information, share the workload intelligently and adapt quickly to changes in risk factors and risk appetite.

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  • They have very deep experience in the area; they can give us not only a deep dive on the substance and accuracy of our positions, but also a clear understanding of the other side and what they might be thinking.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • David T. Biderman
    David T. Biderman

    David T. Biderman

    David Biderman is routinely called upon to defend clients in both state and federal courts following labeling and advertising claims. He represents significant manufacturers and food and beverage producers.

    • David makes it a point to understand his client's businesses. He connects his clients with peers to provide a sounding board and create networks.

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    • He explains himself very well, knows what he is saying and is fast in his replies.

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  • Charles Sipos
    Charles Sipos

    Charles Sipos

    Co-chair of the food litigation group, Charles Sipos is a respected litigator with solid experience in disputes relating to labeling and ingredients.

    • Charles is incredibly smart, practical and has a strong ability to predict results.

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  • Jasmine Wetherell
    Jasmine Wetherell

    Jasmine Wetherell

    Jasmine Wetherell represents food and beverage companies in class action litigation, with expertise in marketing and labeling, food safety and Proposition 65 matters.

    • Jasmine provides smart advice, and in particular, she understands the limitations and challenges caused by Prop 65.

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    • Jasmine understands the food scene really well.

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