In this episode of Legal Food Talk, host Justin Prochnow welcomes colleague Tyler Thompson from GT’s Data Privacy and Cybersecurity team to discuss the responsibilities of companies to protect data. Tyler breaks down the overall regulation of data collection and the web of different state laws and regulations, making it more difficult for companies to comply. The guys discuss pathways for achieving compliance and some of the pitfalls involved. Tyler and Justin also breakdown other related obligations companies have that could pose risk for action from plaintiff lawyers, including website compl ..read more

In this episode of Legal Food Talk, host Justin Prochnow welcomes Bill Bookout, President and Founder of the National Animal Supplement Council (NASC) to talk about the ever-growing category of animal supplements. Bill starts off by explaining the origin of the NASC and how it came to exist before Justin and Bill breakdown the regulation of animal products and the interests of regulators. Bill discusses the interplay of the NASC mission with federal and state agencies and the tenets for members of the NASC. Finally, the guys discuss some of the more pressing issues facing companies in the boom ..read more

In this episode of Legal Food Talk, host Justin Prochnow welcomes colleague Barry Schindler, Co-Chair of Greenberg Traurig’s Global Patent Prosecution Group, to the mic to talk about the influence of AI and other technology in food. First, Barry and Justin talk about what is on everyone’s mind – AI – and the first AI-created energy drink. The guys talk about what that means for the industry and how a patented mechanical mouth can assess mouthfeel. Drones dusting and harvesting crops, 3D printing of dietary supplements, and increasingly personalized medicine. How far off are we from your o ..read more

You are invited to listen to Episode 20, "What’s Popping? Darrin Foster and Oogie’s Gourmet Popcorn." In this episode of the podcast, host Justin Prochnow welcomes Darrin Foster of Oogie’s Snacks into the studio to talk about a beloved snack item: POPCORN! Darrin and Justin talk about how Darrin got into popcorn, previous iterations, and how Oogie’s got its name. Darrin shares his experiences on how flavors get chosen, implementing big changes in packaging, and managing the business during and post-COVID. Finally, Darrin provides some thoughts and tips for those entrepreneurs looking to s ..read more

In this episode of the podcast, host Justin Prochnow takes the mic solo and discusses the highwire act that many advertisers and affiliate marketers must navigate to promote products while staying on the right side of the law. Justin runs through his own “Top 10” list of topics that federal regulators like the FDA and the FTC are focused on, including parameters for substantiating claims, requirements for disclosing material connections, the necessity of vetting customer testimonials, and generally making permissible claims. Whether you are looking to tout that secret ingredient found in a hid ..read more

You are invited to listen to Episode 18, "Regulatory Roundtable – What's on the Menu in 2022?." In this episode of the podcast, host Justin Prochnow along with GT colleague and golf partner Jim Prochnow discuss happenings from 2022 and issues to look out for in 2023. The boys discuss a wide ranges of topics, moving from sesame as the newest food allergen to homeopathics to the FDA’s regulation of NMN. Other topics include potential regulation of CBD/hemp, updates to the Green Guides and the definition of healthy. Listen in to hear where the GT regulatory team see trends heading in 2023. Greenb ..read more

In this episode of the podcast, host Justin Prochnow joins colleague Riley Lagesen at the counter to talk about the restaurant industry. Riley breaks down how he got started working with restaurants and what led to creating a restaurant-focused practice. Riley also talks about joining Greenberg Traurig and how he and the other Portland-based members of the Global Restaurant Industry Group have transitioned to GT’s global platform. The duo discusses the effects of COVID on the restaurant industry and how they worked with clients to manage the many hurdles created before and after COVI ..read more

In this episode of the podcast, host Justin Prochnow and frequent co-host Michael Goodman sit down with Fred Hart, creative director and partner at Interact, a Boulder, CO-based branding and design agency. The trio revisit the recent Colorado Avalanche Stanley Cup Championship highlights before talking branding and food! Fred breaks down the mission of Interact in working with brands in the food and beverage industry and how he and Interact help companies bring their own unique voice to their products. They discuss how COVID affected the food and beverage industry and Fred ..read more

In this episode of the Equine Law miniseries, special guest hosts Mike Nicodema and Anikka Hoidal interview Julie Winkle, one of the foremost equestrian trainers, judges, clinicians, and educators in the country about legal considerations for horse training and boarding facilities operators ..read more

In this episode of Greenberg Traurig’s Legal Food Talk, host Justin Prochnow and frequent co-host Michael Goodman discuss the National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Standard which was implemented in 2020 but became mandatory for compliance as of January 1, 2022.  Justin and Michael start their discussion by breaking down the history of GMO and bioengineered labeling campaigns and how the new Standard came to pass. They then address various aspects of compliance, including what foods must comply, what crops are on the list of bioengineered foods, and ..read more