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Food & Beverages: Regulatory & Litigation

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Food & Beverages: Regulatory & Litigation - USA - Nationwide

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What the Team is Known For

Covington & Burling fields a multitalented team in the food space with an accomplished reputation for complex litigation and regulatory matters. The team is routinely called upon to represent businesses and trade associations in all aspects of work, including FDA regulations, advertising and dietary supplements. The team is also well equipped to handle matters relating to novel food technologies and production processes. An impressive bench includes former members of the FDA and FTC and attorneys experienced in complementary areas such as pet food and drug law.

Work Highlights

  • Covington & Burling assisted Euroline Foods in complying with the terms of a consent decree and in having it vacated by the court.

Strengths

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The team was very responsive; we were never left hanging. In a true emergency, I can reach them immediately.

Food & Beverages: Regulatory & Litigation respondent
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They are able to communicate and address complex, sophisticated matters effectively and clearly, providing creative solutions.

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The team understands what is actually required for companies to operate, launch products and manage risk in practice, not just in theory. They are highly effective at translating complex regulatory frameworks into clear, actionable guidance and at supporting leadership teams with advice that enables informed, timely decision-making.

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Notable Practitioners

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Miriam J Guggenheim
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Miriam J Guggenheim
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Miriam Guggenheim has extensive experience advising food and beverage entities. She is routinely sought out to handle regulatory issues surrounding product safety, advertising and labeling.

She is a great sounding board; very responsive and practical in her advice.

Miriam knows the business area she supports inside and out. Her pragmatic and strategic advice is incredibly valuable and efficient, as she comes to every situation with a deep understanding of our needs.

She is very practical and understands what it is like to be in-house and how we look at issues. The arguments she makes and how she argues them is just superior to others.

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Jeannie Perron
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Jeannie Perron
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Jeannie Perron offers clients extensive knowledge of animal food law and skillfully advises on matters relating to the FDA and FTC regulation.

Jeannie is one of the most responsive attorneys I have worked with. She has deep knowledge of our business and its intricacies, and always provides well-thought-out risk-based advice.

Her knowledge of the complex regulatory landscape combined with her deep understanding of the practical issues in our business make her advice so valuable to us.

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Jessica P. O’Connell
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Jessica P. O’Connell
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Jessica O’Connell's respected food and beverage practice encompasses labeling claims, compliance with FDA, USDA and FTC regulation, and litigation strategy.
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Deepti Kulkarni
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Deepti Kulkarni
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Deepti Kulkarni offers clients deep expertise in novel food products, including cell-cultured meats and bioengineered foods. Her regulatory insight is strengthened by experience working at the FDA.

Deepti does not merely identify risks, but actively helps shape strategies and solutions, making her an invaluable long-term partner for the company.

Deepti has a deep knowledge of how the FDA functions and leverages her experience to reach positive outcomes for her clients.

Deepti has a deep understanding of the complexities of our business and is able to provide actionable advice. She is extremely responsive and wonderful to work with.

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Ranked Lawyers at
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Food & Beverages: Regulatory & Litigation
Miriam J Guggenheim
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Miriam J Guggenheim
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Jeannie Perron
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Jeannie Perron
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Jessica P. O’Connell
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Jessica P. O’Connell
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Deepti Kulkarni
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Deepti Kulkarni
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