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...
5/2/2025 4:03:44 PM Strengthening Business Relationships Through Strategic Legal Management By Adam Witkov The success of any business depends significantly on its relationships with vendors and customers. These relationships, formalized...
4/22/2025 4:28:36 PM Building a Legally Sound Talent Strategy: Employment Law as a Business Advantage By Adam Witkov Talent is often a company's most valuable asset—and potentially its greatest source of legal exposure. A strategic approach to employment...
4/17/2025 8:58:35 PM Strategic Legal Guidance for Healthcare Executives: Employment Challenges By Adam Witkov Healthcare executives are facing unprecedented challenges in managing their workforce. From physician agreements to regulatory...
4/11/2025 4:31:23 PM Legal Risk Management for Med Spa Owners And The Aesthetics Industry: Protecting Your Business and Patients By Adam Witkov As a med spa owner, you navigate a complex landscape where healthcare regulations meet aesthetic services. Your business faces unique...