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Food & Beverages: Regulatory & Litigation - USA - Nationwide

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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

  • DLA Piper represented Colgate’s pet food subsidiary, Hill’s Pet Nutrition, in a class-action lawsuit with the plaintiff claiming $2 billion in damages.

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Notable Practitioners

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Stefanie Fogel
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Stefanie Fogel
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Band 3
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.
Angela C Agrusa
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Angela C Agrusa
4
Band 4

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 drives to get the deal done. 

Angela is creative and I love that. She is very intelligent and analytical.

Angela gives great general advice on a variety of topics. I would not hesitate to recommend her for class actions or other types of litigation.

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Food & Beverages: Regulatory & Litigation

Stefanie Fogel
3
Stefanie Fogel
3
Band 3
Angela C Agrusa
4
Angela C Agrusa
4
Band 4