
Contacts
- 716.848.1626
- 716.848.1332
Professionals
Hodgson Russ attorneys have wide-ranging and deep expertise in the myriad legal issues facing our clients in the food and beverage business. Whether relating to safety regulations, intellectual property, product recalls, advertising and labeling issues, class action litigation or government agency enforcement, our attorneys have the skills to address business challenges that are unique to those in this essential industry. Let us help you navigate the complicated legal regime governing food and food products, so you can focus on what is important – making your business thrive!
We counsel on a full spectrum of issues facing companies that produce, distribute, or sell food and beverages, including the businesses that support them. Our attorneys understand the food industry and stand ready to help address the major decisions facing your business, including:
- Food Safety & Product Recalls: navigating federal and local laws involving food safety and assisting in all stages of the recall process.
- Food & Beverage Labeling and Packaging: reviewing labeling and packaging to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations and with special labeling rules for organic and natural foods.
- Product Development: representing clients before the FDA, USDA, USPTO, and state agencies in all phases of the product development cycle.
- Brand Name Identification & Intellectual Property Protection: patent, trademark, and copyright services to protect your technology and brand and enforcing and defending intellectual property rights and infringement claims in state and federal courts.
- Promotion, Advertising, E-Commerce & Sweepstakes: advising on FTC and FDA product advertising and promotion requirements, including local requirements for sweepstakes and contests.
- Importing/Exporting Compliance and Regulations: assisting domestic and international clients in complying with the rules and regulations of the FDA, USDA, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, Plant Protection and Quarantine, Food Safety and Inspection Service, and the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora, including ensuring that clients have met regulatory requirements for importing or exporting food, assisting clients with permit applications and product disclosures at the state and federal level, drafting trade agreements, and setting up U.S. corporate entities.
- Assisted with construction-to-term loan
- Canada-U.S. Client Food Agreements and M&A Transactions Assistance
- Canadian-based Brewing Company Cross-Border Representation
- Copyright and Trademark Representation for Wine and Kosher Food Companies
- Full Spectrum of Corporate Legal Services for Supermarket Chain
- Immigration Assistance for Food and Beverage Manufacturing and Packaging Clients
- Labor and Employment Representation for Food and Beverage Manufacturers
- Liquor Licensing and Acquisition of Casino & Hotel Property
- Non-Compete Matters for Major Food Distributor
- Representation of Food and Beverage Manufacturer
- Representation of Food Preservative Client
- Represented Lenders for Food and Beverage Manufacturers
- Representing National Restaurant/Food Service/Hospitality Company
- SLA Assistance for Sports Entertainment Venue and Hotel Clients
- Trademark Matter with Kosher Wine Company
In the News
- Buffalo Business First, September 14, 2022
- Buffalo Business First, May 28, 2021
Press Releases
Publications
- Hodgson Russ Food & Beverage Alert, May 3, 2023
- Hodgson Russ Food & Beverage Alert, March 20, 2023
- Hodgson Russ Food & Beverage Alert, January 4, 2023
- Hodgson Russ Food and Beverage Alert, September 12, 2022
- Buffalo Business First, February 3, 2022
- Hodgson Russ Food & Beverage Alert, May 21, 2021
- Hodgson Russ Food and Beverage Alert, May 10, 2021
- Hodgson Russ Food and Beverage Alert, April 30, 2021
- Hodgson Russ Food and Beverage Alert, April 19, 2021
- Hodgson Russ Food & Beverage Alert, March 9, 2021
- Hodgson Russ Food & Beverage Alert, February 25, 2021
- Hodgson Russ Food & Beverage Alert, February 17, 2021
- Hodgson Russ Food & Beverage Alert, September 23, 2020
- Hodgson Russ Food & Beverage Alert, August 31, 2020
- Hodgson Russ COVID-19 Litigation and Employment Action Team Alert, July 28, 2020
- Hodgson Russ Food & Beverage Alert, April 7, 2020
- Hodgson Russ Litigation Alert, April 6, 2020
- Hodgson Russ Food & Beverage Practice Alert, April 3, 2020
- Hodgson Russ Food & Beverage Alert, March 16, 2020
- Agriculture Alert, November 6, 2018
Presentations & Events
- June 14, 2023
- Joseph A. Floreano Rochester Riverside Convention Center in Rochester, New York, March 28, 2023
- Joseph A. Floreano Rochester Riverside Convention Center in Rochester, New York, March 28, 2023
- November 17, 2022
- October 13, 2022
- Hodgson Russ, 140 Pearl Street, Buffalo, NY 14202, September 15, 2022
- Trade Accelerator Program (TAP) TorontoDecember 2021
- July 27, 2021
- April 7, 2021
- March 11, 2021
- December 9, 2020
- November 7, 2018
- The Offices of Hodgson Russ, 605 Third Avenue, Suite 2300, New York City, NY 10158, July 2, 2018
- April 11, 2018
- July 26, 2017