South Dakota Gov. Larry Rhoden has signed a bill that will impose a moratorium on cell-cultured protein in the state from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2031.

A California federal court has reportedly refused to lower the fine of $100 million that StarKist must pay following a guilty plea on charges of price fixing.

A group of U.S. lawmakers, led by Reps. Chellie Pingree (D-Maine) and James Comer (R-Ky.), have urged the U.S. Food and Drug Administration...

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has issued an interim final rule "specifying the rules and regulations to produce hemp.

This issue examines three significant federal appellate court decisions that shape class action litigation: the Fourth Circuit's analysis of ERISA claims and Rule 23(b)(1) certification requirements...

Defendants in breach cases in federal court should always test standing as a potential way to terminate the case early.

According to the New York Times, Australia and New Zealand are disputing over the rights to produce manuka honey, a honey product that sells for about $100 per 500 grams.

Denmark has reportedly passed a law that will ban per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) from cardboard and paper used for food packaging.

The Coconut Coalition of the Americas has announced an effort to revise 2006 guidance interpreting the Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act "to remove coconut from the list of ...

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Federal Trade Commission (FTC) have announced a joint warning letter sent to Rooted Apothecary LLC focused on the potential benefits

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission has announced that it sent warning letters to three companies selling "oils, tinctures, capsules, ‘gummies,' and creams containing cannabidiol (CBD)

Shook Partners Hildy Sastre and Jennise Stubbs, along with Of Counsel Sonali Gunawardhana, have co-authored the USA section of Chambers and Partners'

A California federal court has rejected a trademark infringement claim on the grounds that the company alleging preceding use of the trademark manufactures cannabis-infused edibles, which are illegal under federal law.

Two federal appellate courts issued significant rulings on class action procedures: the Ninth Circuit addressed intervention rights after settlement of injunctive relief claims, while the D.C. Circuit clarified standing requirements for Rule 23(b)(2) class-wide relief. These decisions provide important guidance on procedural aspects of class action litigation in federal courts.

Class Action Fairness Act Jurisdiction. The Ninth Circuit held that a plaintiff's decision to remove class allegations after a case...

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has published a set of changes to the National List of Allowed and Prohibited Substances, which documents the synthetic materials allowed or banned in ...

A bipartisan group of U.S. Representatives has introduced legislation requiring clear labeling for lab-grown butter products, aiming to distinguish them from traditional dairy butter. The REAL Butter Act would mandate that butter made from carbon dioxide and other non-dairy methods be labeled as "lab-created butter," addressing concerns about consumer transparency and the competitive landscape for dairy farmers.

The White House has directed the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) to investigate whether the meatpacking industry has engaged in anticompetitive collusion.

A federal court in New York has awarded Van Leeuwen Ice Cream $23 million in disgorged profits after finding that Rebel Creamery intentionally infringed on Van Leeuwen's distinctive trade dress through near-identical packaging design. The ruling addresses the use of monochrome pastel cardboard packaging with minimalist designs and black cursive script, which the court determined created consumer confusion in the ice cream market.

Standing in Class Action Cases. The Ninth Circuit held that pursuant to TransUnion LLC v. Ramirez, 594 U.S. 413 (2021), following class certification...