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Williams & Connolly LLP

Food & Beverages: Regulatory & Litigation

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Williams & Connolly LLP

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Food & Beverages: Regulatory & Litigation - USA - Nationwide

Band 4

Band 4


What the Team is Known For
Williams & Connolly has a distinguished practice in the food and beverage market with notable strength in litigation issues arising out of packaging, marketing and mislabeling claims. The team has notable experience of advising clients on investigations and enforcement actions. Clients include pet food producers, beverage manufacturers and food organizations.

Work Highlights

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  • Williams & Connolly represented Gerber Products Company in connection with dozens of claims in state and federal courts against all US baby food manufacturers, alleging that trace heavy metals present in baby foods caused autism and/or ADHD in minor plaintiffs.

Strengths

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  • They have very strong litigation teams from junior associates to partners.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 4Stephen D. Raber
    Band 4Stephen D. Raber

    Stephen D. Raber

    Stephen Raber is a highly respected trial attorney with recognised prowess in class action litigation for nationwide food and beverage clients.

Ranked Individuals at Williams & Connolly LLP (1)

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    Stephen D. Raber

    Food & Beverages: Regulatory & Litigation

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