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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 won a motion to dismiss a lawsuit filed against Doctor's Best in the Central District of California challenging Doctor’s Best's claim that one of its supplement supports attention, learning and memory.

Strengths

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"I'd consider them elite. The practitioners are extremely knowledgeable and very practical."

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"I've been able to throw complex issues at them that span a number of areas and receive integrated, strategic and business-centric advice."

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"Covington's practitioners are extremely efficient because of their deep experience."

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Notable Practitioners

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Peter Barton Hutt
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Peter Barton Hutt
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Senior Statespeople
Peter Barton Hutt provides high-quality counsel on a broad spectrum of matters including labeling, advertising and regulatory compliance.
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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's very responsive and knowledgeable."
"She's very good and has a lot of experience."
"Her leadership and skill set provides us with high-quality legal guidance."
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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.
"Jessica is our primary go-to for label and product advice. She's extremely knowledgeable, practical and great to work with."
"She is very smart and knowledgeable in the subject area."
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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 the person to go to if you need someone with deep knowledge in the space. She's a great strategist who has taken the time to understand our industry and our business."
"She's an outstanding attorney."
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Deepti Kulkarni
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Deepti Kulkarni
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Up and Coming
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 is a very strategic lawyer with deep expertise and strong business acumen. She is also very responsive and gives sound and practical advice."
"She has an incredibly thorough grasp of the regulatory process and is well connected."
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Ranked Lawyers at
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Food & Beverages: Regulatory & Litigation
Peter Barton Hutt
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Peter Barton Hutt
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Senior Statespeople
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Miriam J Guggenheim
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Miriam J Guggenheim
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Jessica P. O’Connell
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Jessica P. O’Connell
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Jeannie Perron
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Jeannie Perron
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Deepti Kulkarni
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Deepti Kulkarni
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Up and Coming
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