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Provisur Technologies Wins Patent Infringement Case

February 22, 2023

The company won its case against Weber Inc. and was granted enhanced damages based on key supporting factors.

Smartphones on the plant floor: BYOD or company issued?

Smartphones and other devices make accessing IT/OT systems on the plant floor easier, but the use of personal devices may cause security and legal problems.

Wayne Labs

November 22, 2022

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Smartphones on the plant floor: Bring your own device (BYOD) or use company-owned devices? This question no doubt conjures up a multitude of things—good and bad—for personal devices on the plant floor, for example, connecting people with equipment and company data and providing workers with actionable information on the process and maintenance to make good decisions.

Legal Issues

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

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.

Navigating immigration policy is a challenge as food processors seek employees

Rose Shilling

October 18, 2019

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Hiring immigrants to help fill worker shortages at American food factories is fraught with pitfalls.

Contract Enforcement

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

TECH FLASH

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

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.

Whistleblower lawsuit

Whistleblower files retaliation lawsuit against Mead Johnson

Former global compliance director alleges improper termination

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.

TECH FLASH

Mars banned from selling M&M’s in Sweden

A Swedish court rules the trademark belongs to Mondelez

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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