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Vermont GMO Labeling Bill is Constitutional Under the First Amendment

Last Wednesday, FoodNavigator-USA.com published an article written by Elaine Watson and entitled, “Vermont GMO labeling bill heads to governor’s desk. But can it withstand a First Amendment challenge?”  In that article, Watson notes how the bill, which requires GMO labeling for foods produced with genetic engineering and prohibits such foods from being labeled “natural,” has […]

Experts Recap Oral Arguments Before the Supreme Court in POM v. Coke

Oral arguments concluded on Monday, April 21, 2014,  in the POM v. Coke (Dkt. No. 12-761) case pending before the United States Supreme Court.  Click here to read what experts had to say about the arguments.  To recap, POM originally challenged Coke’s marketing for Minute Maid “Pomegranate Blueberry” fruit juice blend.  POM filed a Lanham Act […]

Attorney Bethany R. Kennedy Comments on NDI Notifications

In a recent article appearing on NutraIngredients-USA.com, Emord & Associates’ associate Bethany R. Kennedy comments on new dietary ingredient notifications for products that are approved drugs outside of the U.S.  Click below to read the full text of the article at NutraIngredients-USA.com. Hank Schultz, “Companies must walk fine line when bringing a supplement to market […]

Attorney Peter Arhangelsky Comments on Upcoming POM v. Coke Decision

In a recent article appearing in Foodnavigator-USA.com, Emord & Associates’ principal Peter A. Arhangelsky predicts that a broad decision from the Supreme Court this year could limit food and dietary supplement manufacturers’ exposure to consumer suits in plaintiff-friendly states like California.  To get there, however, the Court must hold that the FDA is the exclusive […]

Congressman Pompeo Introduces Bill to Block State GMO Labeling Laws

Representative Mike Pompeo (R-KS) introduced legislation last Wednesday that would preempt state laws that require mandatory labeling of genetically modified foods.  Currently, Maine and Connecticut have passed GMO labeling laws that are contingent upon other states approving such laws, but many other states are considering enacting GMO labeling laws. Pompeo’s bill, named the Safe and […]


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