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Legal Bites

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Legal Bites is a podcast series brought to you by Holland & Knight's Food and Beverage Litigation Team. Our Food and Beverage Litigation Team counsels clients on regulations that impact their businesses and mounts smart defenses against claims by competitors, class action plaintiffs, employees, unions and government agencies. This series offers listeners a seat at the dinner table with our team and industry leader guests, whose discussions on current regulatory issues and trends will provide some food for thought to anyone who wants to take a bite out of the legal and regulatory arenas that sh...

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Supply Chain Compliance in Mexico's Food and Beverage Sector 11.05.2026 42:57

Successful cross-border business now turns on compliance as much as commerce. In this episode of "Legal Bites," Partners Jessica Brown , Alejandro A. Sánchez Mújica and Oscar Alejandro Quiroz-Chávez examine how recent U.S. cartel designations are changing the legal landscape for American companies operating or investing in Mexico, especially in the agricultural sector. Citing examples from avocado...

Why Recall Planning Matters for Every Food Company 07.04.2026 30:25

A food recall can escalate from a routine operational issue to a full-scale business crisis in a matter of hours, which is why preparation is mandatory for food companies of any size. Food and Beverage Litigation attorney Charles Weiss and Sedgwick Business Development – Food Recall Director Ryan Gooley unpack what really drives recalls, from undeclared allergens and labeling mistakes to supplier...

A Penny for Your Thoughts? Understanding the Legal Implications of the U.S. Penny Shortage 15.12.2025 24:09

In this episode of the "Legal Bites Podcast" series, Food and Beverage Litigation attorney Charles Weiss and Corporate attorney Chris Phillips speak about the legal and operational fallout from the federal government's decision to stop minting pennies. Moderated by Practice Development Manager Kristina Merritt, our lawyers examine the long standing reality that pennies cost more to produce than th...

New York State Restaurant Reservation Anti-Piracy Act Cracks Down on a "Leech Industry" 08.05.2025 21:17

In this episode of the "Legal Bites Podcast" series, Food and Beverage Litigation attorneys Charles Weiss and Christopher Riano , along with Practice Development Manager Kristina Merritt , speak with New York State Assemblymember Alex Bores about his sponsorship of the New York State Restaurant Reservation Anti-Piracy Act . The act, which took effect in February 2025, blocks third-party restaurant...

Ohio State Senator Has a Bone to Pick with Court Ruling on Boneless Wings 07.10.2024 20:58

In the next episode of the "Legal Bites Podcast" series, Food and Beverage Litigation attorney Charles Weiss and Practice Development Manager Kristina Merritt sit down with Ohio State Senator William DeMora for an important conversation concerning a recent Ohio Supreme Court ruling involving boneless chicken wings – specifically, a personal injury case in which a restaurant patron was badly injure...

A Look Into the FDA and USDA Regulatory Regimes 16.11.2023 16:23

In the next episode of the "Legal Bites Podcast" series, Food and Beverage Litigation Team leader Nathan Adams and Practice Development Manager Kristina Merritt speak with Public Policy & Regulation attorney Sara Klock , who focuses her practice on food, agriculture, drug and device, digital health and life sciences. Our hosts explore Ms. Klock's background and legal career, specifically how s...

Trends Affecting the Grocer and Retail Space 19.10.2023 24:09

In the inaugural episode of the "Legal Bites Podcast" series, Holland & Knight Food and Beverage Litigation Team leader Nathan Adams and Practice Development Manager Kristina Merritt speak with Ashley Petefish, Senior Litigation Counsel and Southwest Division Counsel at Albertsons Companies . Our hosts explore Ashley's background and legal career, asking about her work-life balance and career...