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Articles Tagged with ''legal issues''

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Butter and cheese class action lawsuit settled

$220 million settlement stems from lawsuit alleging a conspiracy to reduce milk output and raise prices on dairy products
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Wayne Labs
January 29, 2020
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A $220 million settlement has been reached in a class action lawsuit brought against National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF), Agri-Mark, Inc., Dairy Farmers of America, Inc., and Land O’Lakes, Inc. The lawsuit claimed that an effort known as Cooperatives Working Together (CWT) operated a Herd Retirement Program to reduce milk output in violation of the law.
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Navigating immigration policy is a challenge as food processors seek employees

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Rose Shilling
October 18, 2019
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Hiring immigrants to help fill worker shortages at American food factories is fraught with pitfalls.
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Mexican salt company's contract with packaging manufacturer held to be non-binding

Contract was signed by salt company's general director, but not the board of directors
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Wayne Labs
August 16, 2018
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The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled that a contract between Exportadora de Sal, S.A. de C.V. (ESSA), and Packsys, S.A. de C.V. (Packsys) is not binding because it was not agreed to by ESSA's board of directors.


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Building a Future Food Factory, Part 6: Legal Issues

When selecting a site for a new food or beverage plant, be prepared for legal issues.
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Debra Schug
March 21, 2018
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Now, we turn to the legal component of the site selection process and the issues that could get you into trouble if not carefully considered.
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Opinion

Opinion: Supreme Court ruling highlights patent issues

TC Heartland LLC vs. Kraft Foods Group Brands LLC takes on issues of where patent cases can be filed.
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Casey Laughman
May 29, 2017
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For years, companies have been getting away with getting paid for doing nothing more than filing a lawsuit in the right court.
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Quorn Food Products settles class action lawsuit

Lawsuit claims company misled consumers into buying products made from fermented mold, instead of mushroom-based protein implied on package
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Crystal Lindell
February 15, 2017
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Quorn Food Products, known for its vegetarian and vegan foods, has agreed to settle a lawsuit claiming the company misled consumers.
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Whistleblower lawsuit

Whistleblower files retaliation lawsuit against Mead Johnson

Former global compliance director alleges improper termination
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Casey Laughman
February 13, 2017
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A former employee of Mead Johnson Nutrition has filed a lawsuit claiming she was improperly terminated for raising safety and compliance issues.


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Mars banned from selling M&M’s in Sweden
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Mars banned from selling M&M’s in Sweden

A Swedish court rules the trademark belongs to Mondelez
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Jeremy Gerrard
June 14, 2016
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Mars will assess the steps necessary to keep its brand in Sweden.


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Judge rules Idaho â??ag-gagâ?? law unconstitutional
TECH FLASH

The POM, Coke juice dispute

A California jury ruled in favor of The Coca-Cola Co. last week regarding a false-advertising lawsuit.
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Jeremy Gerrard
March 29, 2016
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POM sought approximately $78 million in damages from Coca-Cola.


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Judge rules Idaho â??ag-gagâ?? law unconstitutional
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Federal judge rules Idaho ag-gag law unconstitutional

US District Court Judge B. Lynn Winmill rules the law violates the First Amendment.
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Jeremy Gerrard
August 12, 2015
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 The statute would criminalize undercover surveillance and investigations that document animal welfare, worker safety and food safety violations at agricultural production facilities. 


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