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Dale Giali is a litigator who has represented a number of the world's largest multinational corporations in food and beverage, dietary supplement and consumer product false advertising matters, including defending consumer class actions and prosecuting and defending competitor lawsuits. Dale is recognized by clients and peers alike for his imaginative defense strategies, his understanding of the industries he serves and for his successful results on behalf of the firm's clients.
Dale regularly practices in state and federal trial and appellate courts in cases involving false advertising related to alleged contaminants in products (heavy metals, glyphosate, PFAS, mycotoxins, phthalates), sustainability/environmental/green claims, nutrition and health claims, claims involving "natural" and transgenic products, alleged violations of the FDCA/NLEA, PPIA, FMIA, Lanham Act, and FTC Green Guides (and state counterparts), state and federal warranty claims and violations of state consumer protection laws.
Mr. Giali also routinely counsels businesses on regulations such as California’s Automatic Renewal Law and the federal Restore Online Shopper Confidence Act (or ROSCA). He has significant experience providing a range of additional interrelated services for his clients, including litigating allegations of antitrust violations, unfair business practices, unfair competition, misappropriation of trade secrets, breach of contract, business torts, and franchise relationship counseling and agreement violations.