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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...

6/9/2025 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...

6/3/2025 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...

6/2/2025 4:00:00 PM

In Marathon County, Judge Dismisses Wind Developer Lawsuit Over Subjective Local Ordinances

By Orrie Walsvik

On May 19, 2025, a Marathon County Circuit Court Judge granted the Towns of Brighton and the Eau Pleine (“Towns”) motion to dismiss 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...

4/29/2025 5:00:57 PM

Industry Alert – Proposed Wisconsin DNR Program would limit Solar Farm’s Ability to Participate in Wisconsin’s Water Quality Trading Program

By Taylor Fritsch

Last week, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR) released draft guidance on implementation of its Water Quality Trading...

4/24/2025 6:40:10 PM

Bye-Bye Petroleum-Based Dyes

By David Crass

This week, the Department of Health and Human Services, along with the Food and Drug Administration, announced efforts to phase out a...

4/22/2025 4:48:43 PM

Got Brownfield?

By David Crass

We can help. Our environmental and real estate team just closed on the transfer of an underutilized contaminated former industrial...

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...

4/17/2025 4:26:15 PM

Opportunity to Suggest Changes to Federal Regulations

By Todd Palmer

Do you have a regulation that you think should be changed or rescinded? Well, now is your chance to formally make that request. The...

4/2/2025 1:05:51 PM

EPA Warns of Fraudsters Issuing Fake NOV Letters

By Todd Palmer

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Office of Inspector General has issued an alert warning against a phishing scam involving fake...

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

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

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

In Marathon County, Judge Dismisses Wind Developer Lawsuit Over Subjective Local Ordinances

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

Industry Alert – Proposed Wisconsin DNR Program would limit Solar Farm’s Ability to Participate in Wisconsin’s Water Quality Trading Program

Bye-Bye Petroleum-Based Dyes

Got Brownfield?

Strategic Legal Guidance for Healthcare Executives: Employment Challenges

Opportunity to Suggest Changes to Federal Regulations

EPA Warns of Fraudsters Issuing Fake NOV Letters