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My Muffin Has How Many Calories??? Understanding the New FDA Menu Labeling Requirement

By Litigation / December 1, 2016 / Comments Off on My Muffin Has How Many Calories??? Understanding the New FDA Menu Labeling Requirement

Given the option, many would choose to live in blissful ignorance regarding the number of calories in our every bite; however, the FDA thinks we should know.  According to the FDA, we consume approximately one third of our daily calories outside of our homes.  Based upon the belief that providing calorie content will help consumers…

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Is Less Really More? The Continuing Rise of Slack Fill Litigation

By Litigation / November 3, 2016 / Comments Off on Is Less Really More? The Continuing Rise of Slack Fill Litigation

Slack fill litigation against food, beverage and consumer goods producers is flourishing.  The primary allegation in these cases is that the packaging of the subject product gives off the false and misleading impression that more product is contained within the package than there actually is. Food and Drug Administration: 1 CFR §100.100 The Food and…

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Haunted Houses: Disclosing Spooky Activity in the State of Missouri

By Brian J. Sabin / November 1, 2016 / Comments Off on Haunted Houses: Disclosing Spooky Activity in the State of Missouri

While many people seek to be spooked during the month of October leading up to Halloween—homebuyers most certainly do not want to be spooked by their new house.  Is a house that is allegedly haunted or was the site of a creepy event considered a material defect that must be disclosed by sellers to prospective…

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