14 Oct, 2021 Regulatory risks of marketing CBD-infused food, beverages, and dietary supplements By Kim Bousquet As is evident from a walk down a grocery store aisle, many companies are marketing CBD-infused food, beverage, and dietary supplements....
02 Mar, 2021 Hawaiian style or made in Hawaii: Class action lawsuit highlights product origin labeling laws By Kim Bousquet Hawaiian pizza, punch and rolls are delicious. That’s undisputed. But a recent class action disputes whether King’s Hawaiian rolls are...
10 Dec, 2020 Seventh Circuit rejects 'ingredient list' and 'common sense' defenses in cheese labeling lawsuit By Kim Bousquet In a much anticipated decision, the Seventh Circuit reversed a district court’s dismissal of claims alleging that “100% Grated Parmesan...
02 Dec, 2020 No preemption for you: “No preservatives” soup label lawsuit not preempted By Kim Bousquet A Southern District of Illinois federal judge recently held that false advertising claims related to a “no preservatives” claim on soup...
01 Oct, 2020 Made in the USA: False US-origin labeling class actions dismissed By Kim Bousquet Country of origin labeling (COOL) is more than a “cool” marketing opportunity – it is a labeling law. Class action dismissal Last month,...
24 Sep, 2020 ‘Butter’ believe it: Federal court makes decision in vegan dairy label fight By Kim Bousquet The vegan and plant-based food industry had an important win in a high-profile lawsuit over the use of dairy terminology. On Friday,...
09 Sep, 2020 ‘Boneless wings’ or ‘saucy nugs’: Viral video provides lesson on food labeling laws By Kim Bousquet Comedians, cooking blogs, and most recently a Nebraska man’s City Council rant have gone viral after arguing the use of the term...
28 Aug, 2020 Hot tea lawsuit fails on appeal By Kim Bousquet Even before COVID-19, coffee companies were navigating the safety challenges of serving hot beverages to customers. On August 18, 2020 –...