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DLA Piper LLP (US)

Food & Beverages: Regulatory & Litigation

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DLA Piper LLP (US)

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Food & Beverages: Regulatory & Litigation - USA - Nationwide

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

DLA Piper is a global firm that is highly regarded for its food and beverage practice. The team handles a broad spectrum of regulatory matters, representing clients before the FDA, FTC and USDA, and offers considerable strength in contentious proceedings, demonstrating a clear track record of advising clients on class actions, especially those relating to labeling and advertising claims. It draws on the extensive resources of its full-service model and international network to assist with a range of cross-border mandates.

Work Highlights

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  • DLA Piper defended Nurture in numerous product liability lawsuits that have been consolidated in a multi-district litigation regarding allegations that the ingestion of various baby food products causes autism and ADHD.

Strengths

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  • The team has a deep bench and consistently recommends ways they can provide better service with the special expertise of individuals.

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  • They are very responsive and stay on top of their research. They get back to us digging into all sides of a matter.

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  • DLA Piper is able to provide advice that is not only legally sound but also strategically calibrated to how issues are likely to be received by regulators, offering valuable foresight in high-risk regulatory and enforcement matters.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 3Stefanie Fogel
    Band 3Stefanie Fogel

    Stefanie Fogel

    Stefanie Fogel advises a largely international client base on an impressive range of regulatory matters and contentious mandates, including those relating to labeling, foodborne illness and supply chain issues.
  • Band 4Angela C Agrusa
    Band 4Angela C Agrusa

    Angela C Agrusa

    Angela Agrusa is recognised by clients and peers alike for her expertise in leading some high-profile lawsuits in the space. Her enviable practice regularly handles class action lawsuits for large clients. She has in-depth experience of PFAS claims litigation.

    • Angela is wonderful to work with. She is smart, creative and has helped us with complicated cases.

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  • Band 4Sharon Mayl
    Band 4Sharon Mayl

    Sharon Mayl

    Sharon Mayl draws on her extensive experience in food and ingredient safety to offer expert guidance on FDA compliance and regulatory matters.

    • Sharon's deep expertise in FDA, food safety and recall management is excellent and provides great value.

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    • Sharon consistently offers quick perspective that goes beyond the text of the law, helping anticipate how the FDA is likely to view specific facts and compliance approaches.

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    • She really treats us as if we're the most important client in the world. She continues to be on top of everything, even when the project and relationship have ended.

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Ranked Individuals at DLA Piper LLP (US) (3)

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    Stefanie Fogel

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    Angela C Agrusa

    Food & Beverages: Regulatory & Litigation

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