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Our nationally ranked food litigation and regulatory practice offers a unique combination of labeling, safety and litigation skill and knowledge, including in-agency experience with FDA and the Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition, to counsel you through the distinctive concerns confronting food and beverage companies. We apply our broad industry experience in food safety and quality — including recalls, FSMA, HACCP, cGMPs, SSOPs and labeling compliance — to help clients understand how FDA, USDA, Prop 65 and other regulations apply to their businesses. Trademark, antitrust, contract and torts, corporate, real estate, franchise and international law practitioners provide customized counsel on every aspect of your business, grounded in our deep understanding of the food regulatory and litigation landscape. We advise manufacturers regarding the distribution of products and the use of brands, and represent food and beverage companies in general commercial litigation.

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What the Team is Known For

The Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath team has a breadth of experience in regulatory and litigation matters concerning food, foodborne illnesses, recalls and safety compliance. The team offers comprehensive guidance to high-profile clients on risk management and enforcement actions and is able to draw on significant expertise in agricultural law matters when advising clients, including organic food companies and trade associations. It is fully equipped to handle enquiries on FDA and FSMA regulations, as well as able to advise growing e-commerce food companies on a variety of regulatory issues.

Work Highlights

  • Faegre Drinker served as lead appellate and trial counsel for Premier Nutrition Company in multiple class actions.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Sarah L Brew
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Sarah L Brew
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Sarah Brew has cultivated an excellent reputation for her expertise in product recall proceedings arising out of foodborne illness, class actions and consumer fraud litigation.

Sarah Brew has been instrumental in dealing with FDA and regulatory food safety issues.

Sarah Brew is very pragmatic in her counselling and sets expectations realistically; she is a relentless advocate for clients and does not give up.

Tyler Young
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Tyler Young
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Tyler Young is an adept adviser to a range of food and beverage clients on litigation, with noted experience handling consumer class action disputes.

Ranked Lawyers at
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Food & Beverages: Regulatory & Litigation

Sarah L Brew
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Sarah L Brew
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Tyler Young
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Tyler Young
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