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 Friday, February 22, 2019.

Agriculture

Prepared summary chart of Prop 65 test results for nut-butter company.
Advised produce distributor about employee drug testing.
Prepared responses to discovery requests on behalf of fresh produce distributor in lawsuit regarding food safety.
Analyzed trademark protection strategies and labeling issues for proprietary ingredient names for organic food company.
Work with fruit company on technology.

Alcohol Suppliers

Provided guidance and objectives for due diligence review of IT contracts for beverage distribution company.
Advised winery client regarding pursuit of collection action against distributor.
Advised winery about strategy for federal and state TTB permitting in light of change in operation locations.
Advised winery on strategy and status of new trademark application.
Advised winery association about pending state wine-labeling legislation.
Examined multistate laws regarding alcohol distribution for DTC food retailer.
Negotiated transition services agreement in connection with change in distributor of alcohol beverages.
Discussed strategy with brewery client regarding depositions and document production in dispute with distributor.
Prepared letter of intent for acquisition of brewing company.
Evaluated valuation of stock shares for food company with expert witness.
Analyzed proposed "sell-back" and regulatory issues for beverage distribution company.

Food + Beverage

Advised client about FDA labeling regulations on seafood packaging.
Corresponded with herbal tea brand regarding trademark enforcement related to third-party online marketplace.
Negotiated co-pack agreement for plant-based yogurt brand.
Provided guidance to client regarding labeling of beverage product.
Advised dairy business about compliance with USDA milk-promotion program.
Reviewed employee settlement agreement for food packaging company.

"A personal thank you to Nick Kampars... and the DWT litigation team. I felt you all took this hard work to heart."  – Client Kudos


To see what we are up to today, follow us on Twitter @DWTFoodBev
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Natural Products Expo East
September 11-14, 2019
Baltimore
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NCN/NPC Investor Meeting
September 18-19, 2019
Toronto, ON
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NCN Ingredients Technology XI at SupplySide West
10.16.19
Las Vegas
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Grazing at the Kitchen Table
10.18.19
San Francisco
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Industry Contacts

Lyon, Jesse
Jesse D. Lyon
Partner
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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