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7/2/2025 7:00:56 PM

FDA Announces 2025 Food Guidance Plan

By David Crass

As we said goodbye to June, we said hello to the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) updated plan for food guidance for the remainder of...

7/2/2025 2:44:31 PM

De-weaponizing Clean Water Act Section 401

By David Crass

On July 1st, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) announced it will soon open a docket and host two listening...

6/27/2025 6:50:28 PM

Why Tenses Matter in Sentencing Reform

By James Fieweger

Many eyes glossed over when teachers explained the difference between the past and present perfect tenses. But not Justice Jackson's -...

6/24/2025 5:33:13 PM

The Four Pillars of Effective Board Structure

By Adam Witkov

Thoughtful Composition: Diversity as Your Strategic Advantage Creating a diverse board isn't about checking boxes—it's about building...

6/23/2025 4:28:49 PM

Two corporate executives get 3 years in prison in landmark CPSC prosecution.

By Paul Benson

I work with a lot of manufacturers whose products fall under the jurisdiction of the Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC). I am...

6/18/2025 6:12:29 PM

Did I read this right? A favorable food and beverage Proposition 65 decision from a California court?

By Paul Benson

Most companies I work with who do business in California have little good to say about California's Proposition 65 law. It requires...

6/12/2025 9:38:15 PM

Seventh Circuit May Decide Whether BIPA Amendment Applies Retroactively.

By James Fieweger

The Seventh Circuit has been offered a chance to weigh in on whether a recent amendment to the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act...

6/9/2025 7:57:25 PM

California bill would ban ultra-processed foods from school lunch programs, if they can come up with a definition.

By Paul Benson

California wants to be the first state in the nation to ban ultra-processed foods in public school lunches. If – and it's a big if – its...

6/4/2025 11:19:25 PM

Should AI Allow Victims to Address a Sentencing Court from the Dead?

By James Fieweger

A state court in Phoenix recently considered an AI generated video in which the manslaughter victim appeared to present a victim impact...

6/3/2025 12:17:11 AM

The FDA has redefined what it means for a food product to be called "healthy." Here's what that means for you.

By Paul Benson

I was in my fourth year of practice as a food and beverage lawyer in 1994. That was the last time FDA defined what qualifies as a...

5/28/2025 12:44:21 PM

The Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) Commission Report is out. Will it live up to its title?

By Paul Benson

When President Trump appointed Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. the Health and Human Services Secretary, both promised a major overhaul of the...

5/22/2025 6:16:21 PM

Legal Cost Management Guide: 5 Proven Strategies to Control Law Firm Expenses

By Adam Witkov

In my 15+ years as a business attorney at Michael Best, I've seen companies waste thousands on reactive legal work. Implementing a...

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FDA Announces 2025 Food Guidance Plan

De-weaponizing Clean Water Act Section 401

Why Tenses Matter in Sentencing Reform

The Four Pillars of Effective Board Structure

Two corporate executives get 3 years in prison in landmark CPSC prosecution.

Did I read this right? A favorable food and beverage Proposition 65 decision from a California court?

Seventh Circuit May Decide Whether BIPA Amendment Applies Retroactively.

California bill would ban ultra-processed foods from school lunch programs, if they can come up with a definition.

Should AI Allow Victims to Address a Sentencing Court from the Dead?

The FDA has redefined what it means for a food product to be called "healthy." Here's what that means for you.

The Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) Commission Report is out. Will it live up to its title?

Legal Cost Management Guide: 5 Proven Strategies to Control Law Firm Expenses