Food + Beverage

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YOU: A leading-edge food, beverage, or agricultural business aspiring to deliver better customer experiences and better stewardship for consumers, stakeholders, and the planet.

DWT: Lawyers with an uncommon commitment to your business goals, who thrive on small projects done well and who lead transformational projects with drive that matches yours.

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We work on food and beverage, agriculture, and alcohol supplier projects every day. We’re passionate about the industry - enough to get past what’s delicious and really dig in on what matters to your business.
Don’t confuse "lawyers who are foodies” with experienced "food lawyers."
From bedrock to boardroom, our roots run deep.
Lawyers who know the business of booze.

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No Dabblers™:  We're experienced, practical, and connected. We span the country and cover all major areas of the industry.
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A Day in the Life

Here's just a sample of what we did on Thursday, December 5, 2019.

Agriculture

Evaluated workers' compensation issue for agricultural company.
Analyzed executive compensation tax issues for produce distributor.
Closed transaction on sale of produce supplier company.
Attended hearing on behalf of produce wholesaler regarding class action claims.
Analyzed settlement options with mediator on claims against produce supplier.

Alcohol Suppliers

Prepared out-of-state distribution agreement for brewery.
Prepared letter to state regulatory authority regarding liquor licensing issue on behalf of winery.
Sent letter to infringer of wine label trademark on behalf of winery.
Conducted water rights due diligence for winery.
Counseled wine distributor about disability accommodations issues.
Assisted wine distributor with response to information request from administrative agency.
Advised craft brewery on FDA labeling compliance.
Analyzed federal and state beer labeling rules in light of craft brewer's proposed production activities.
Developed winery licensing and permitting strategy with vineyard owner.

Food + Beverage

Negotiated settlement for food safety litigation.
Advised snack manufacturer on possible options for recipe ownership in development agreement.
Drafted co-packing agreement for plant-based food company.
Evaluated state franchise termination laws for non-alcohol beverage supplier.
Discussed California Consumer Privacy Act compliance requirements with grocery chain.
Revised purchase and sale agreement for seafood company.
Communicated with seafood company about union contracts.
Advised non-alcoholic beverage company on Prop 65 compliance.
Analyzed profit participation plan for artisanal sauce company.
Communicated with FDA about Foreign Supplier Verification Program on behalf of grocery chain.
Corresponded with plant-based snack producer about compliance with country of origin marking regulations.
Advised organic food producer about serving size requirements.

"Always appreciate your sharp mind on our agreements. Thanks for thinking through the wrinkles."  – Client Kudos


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April 21-22, 2020
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Industry Contacts

Lyon, Jesse
Jesse D. Lyon
Partner
Nationwide Chair, Food + Beverage and Agriculture Practice; Chair, Portland Corporate and Business Transactions Practice
Portland Seattle
503.778.5268
206.622.3150

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