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ESG statements are commercial speech excluded from California's anti-SLAPP law

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One section of the ESG Report is “pointedly” titled “Operations” and describes efforts to “increase productivity, food safety and quality, and accountability.” It “repeatedly spotlights the safety and quality of Defendant’s goods. As such, the ESG Report promotes Defendant’s products and its brand more generally.”

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Food Companies in Crisis: What Happens and How to Prevent It

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Food scares have been happening since the food industry began. Whether arsenic in rice-based baby food, acrylamide in snacks, or the release of a book by Upton Sinclair on the meatpacking industry, there will always be unexpected situations that challenge even the most experienced institutions’ ability to react quickly.

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Practice Tips for Combating Counterfeiters: An Action Plan for Brands, Manufacturers and Retailers

Intellectual Property Law Blog

Fake goods jeopardize public health and safety when a brand’s trademark is applied to a sub-standard and potentially harmful product. This is especially hazardous for counterfeit medical items, mechanical parts, and food products, to name a few. The harm caused to brands by counterfeiting goes far beyond loss of sales or profits.

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Battle of the experts: court deals with surveys, damages, other Lanham Act experts

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The test group saw homepage statements regarding FDA involvement in Tru Niagen, including the phrases “3 FDA Safety Notifications” and “reviewed and accepted by. The control group was shown the same stimulus but with the following disclaimer added: “The Food and Drug Administration has not reviewed Tru Niagen for effectiveness.”

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Cambodia and its RCEP Accession

IP and Legal Filings

Trade in goods and services, investments, intellectual property, dispute resolution, e-commerce, small and medium-sized businesses, and economic cooperation are the main topics of discussion during the negotiations. Changes facilitated by the RCEP.

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California Enacts a New Law about Olive Oil Labeling

LexBlog IP

A downer, to be sure, but also an opportunity to reflect on some legal issues affecting food and wine. With apologies to those who prefer a classic menu, I’ll be approaching these topics in coming weeks in a mezze fashion, with several items arranged to whet your appetite and enrich your knowledge. Olive Oil and State Pride.

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Blockchain and Cryptocurrency: What is Blockchain Technology?

Fish & Richardson Trademark & Copyright Thoughts

6] And in retail, it could optimize supply chain management by, for example, reducing the number of counterfeit goods on the market and improving food safety. [7]. We may dive into this topic in a future blog post. [2] Patenting innovations in blockchain technology. 101 before a wide range of examiners at the USPTO.