Food & Beverages: Regulatory & Litigation
USA Guide 2024 : USA - Nationwide
Band 3
Contact number
202 344 4000Chambers Review
Venable has an experienced team with members who can draw on previous experience within the FDA, as well as deep experience in advertising law. The firm is regularly called upon to defend clients in class actions arising out of packaging, labeling and false advertising claims. It offers particularly astute advice on matters relating to the Lanham Act and is a popular choice with companies from the dietary supplements sector, as well as food and drink manufacturers.
Work Highlights
- Venable acted for Burger King in a nationwide consumer class action concerning allegations of false advertising because Burger King allegedly misrepresented the size of its whopper and other sandwiches.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Venable's team provides great, strategic advice on how to handle complex litigation issues and are very efficient with their time and advice."
"Venable's team provides great, strategic advice on how to handle complex litigation issues and are very efficient with their time and advice."
Notable Practitioners
As cochair of Venable's FDA group, Claudia Lewis represents clients in matters concerning FDA regulations and labeling and marketing issues. She demonstrates notable strength in advising on dietary supplement labeling regulations.