Did you know that as the pandemic continued in 2021, so did the rise in class action lawsuits filed against the food & beverage industry?
In partnership with Perkins Coie, CFBN is excited to dive into important legal topics that have impacts for companies large, small, and in-between. Join us for an energetic, high-level discussion on the legal changes that will impact the food & beverage industry in 2022 and beyond.
From changing regulations, to labeling requirements, to class action lawsuits, the food & beverage industry continues to face a variety of challenges. So, join us as we sit down with one of the leading international law firms, Perkins Coie, and get a recap of the latest legal topics and insight on how to plan for the road ahead.
Don’t miss out on the chance to hear industry experts discuss key legal topics that matter most to the food & beverage industry. Discussion in this interactive, virtual, program will range from regulation labeling developments, food litigation, to corporate mergers & acquisitions.
NOTE: The event format is all virtual! No in-person attendance.
Agenda: (Please log-in 5 minutes before event.)
5:00 - 5:05 PM - Welcome and Introductions
5:05 - 5:30 PM - Regulatory: Labeling Developments
5:30 - 5:55 PM - Food Litigation
5:55 - 6:20 PM - Corporate M&A
6:20 PM - 6:30 PM - Q&A
Presenters:
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David T. Biderman, Partner, Firmwide Chair, Consumer Products & Services Litigation, Perkins Coie
David focuses his practice on mass tort litigation and consumer class actions. He heads the firm's Consumer Products & Services Litigation group and has represented a wide variety of companies in state and federal courts in California for 30 years. On consumer class actions, David represents packaged food companies, coffee companies, dairy companies, footwear companies and others whose nutritional or health claims have been challenged. He also has represented search engines and other online companies.
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Randy Bridgeman, Partner, Perkins Coie
Randy represents businesses and their owners in sale transactions, acquisitions, strategic partnerships, and general corporate matters throughout a wide variety of industries. He frequently serves as the client’s primary outside counsel, quarterbacking all its legal matters and utilization of legal resources. While Randy represents clients in a wide range of industries, he has worked extensively in the food and beverage sector, including beverage alcohol. Randy also represents companies with domestic and overseas operations in such sectors as gaming, transportation, industrial manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, waste management, and financial services.
David Kim, General Counsel, Griffith Foods
David currently serves as the General Counsel of Griffith Foods, a large private multinational developer and manufacture of food ingredient systems. He previously served as corporate counsel to the largest telecom company in the Republic of Korea, advising and assisting in various international merger and acquisition transactions. Mr. Kim started his career as a corporate associate at Bell, Boyd & Lloyd (now K&L Gates) in Chicago.
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Lawrence Reichman, Partner, Perkins Coie
Larry guides clients within such regulated industries as food and beverage, dietary supplements, telecommunications and energy in major initiatives and new market opportunities by resolving regulatory challenges, project impediments and related litigation. From guidance on label requirements for food and beverage products, including the unique mandates governing online sales and organic products, to advising on a major educational institution’s creation of a statewide broadband network, Larry introduces business practicality into his regulatory compliance counsel to global manufacturers, corporations, public utilities and entrepreneurs.
We appreciate the support and collaboration of our sponsors for this event:
Perkins Coie has been a leader in defending food and CPG litigation cases, securing favorable, precedent-setting results for its clients. The firm’s resident knowledge base includes attorneys from its nationally recognized Retail & Consumer Products industry group and, within that group, attorneys focused on food and beverage and consumer packaged goods.
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