Food and Beverage Industry
We have successfully resolved dozens of administrative and investigatory matters before the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Given that more processed foods comprise our diets today, food allergies are on the rise. While any food may cause an allergic reaction, in fact 90% of food allergies in children are caused by just six common food and food groups: milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy and wheat.
Our attorneys counsel and train businesses, school systems, and restaurants about proper food storage and handling safeguards, meal prep areas and tools, the duty to warn, and the proper ways to respond to allergic reactions that occur in their facilities.
In addition to food safety, we counsel clients regarding their general business operations, labor guidelines and handbooks, and insurance coverage. We represent food industry clients in litigation matters, franchise and subsidiary matters, and agreements for the sale, purchase, and brokerage of food and beverage products.
We collaborate with clients on matters arising from legislative enactments including the following.
- Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA)
- Transformed the nation’s food safety system by shifting the focus from responding to foodborne illness to preventing it.
- Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA)
- Protects businesses dealing in fresh and frozen fruits and vegetables by establishing and enforcing a code of fair business practices.
- Packers and Stockyards Act (P&S Act)
- Regulates meatpacking, livestock dealers, market agencies, live poultry dealers, and swine contractors to prohibit unfair or deceptive practices.
Attorney Contact: Ryan M. Gembala
Protect Your Business from Litigation Issues
CAUSES LEADING TO CONSTRUCTION LITIGATION:
- Contract Disputes:
Disagreements between the client and the contractor arise concerning the scope of work. Issues can occur when the contract is unclear or the nature of the project changes during construction. - Errors and Omissions:
Involves mistakes, missing details, or incorrect information in the contract documents concerning the design and construction of a building. - Defects:
Unacceptable quality of construction materials or workmanship. - Construction Delays:
Holdups on schedules due to lack of resources, bad weather, changes in project scope, labor availability, permit delays, and more. - Environmental Issues:
The erection of a new building structure might negatively affect native green spaces, water preserves, and sewer and drainage systems. A change in traffic patterns could be challenging to current residents. - Professional Liability:
Claims of negligence, fraud, faulty designs, improper installation, personal injury, or misrepresentation by a professional involved in the project. - Nonpayment:
Contractors complete a project, and the owner does not provide the agreed-upon compensation.
Legal Counsel for the Food and Beverage Industry
Our attorneys help to ensure that clients are compliant with federal statutes and regulations involved in food growing and processing, as well as the environments where food is served (restaurants, cafeterias, cafés, fast-food stops, pubs, delis, schools, catering businesses, food trucks, and more).
It is important to be aware that criminal liabilities that can result when rules are not followed.
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