Legal Bites is a podcast series brought to you by Holland & Knight's (https://www.hklaw.com/en) Food and Beverage Litigation Team. Our Food and Beverage Litigation Team (https://www.hklaw.com/en/services/practices/litigation-and-dispute-resolution/food-and-beverage-litigation) 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 shape food and beverage law today.
Supply Chain Compliance in Mexico's Food and Beverage Sector
Successful cross-border business now turns on compliance as much as commerce. In this episode of "Legal Bites," Partners Jessica Brown (https://www.hklaw.com/en/professionals/b/brown-jessica-m), Alejandro Sánchez Mújica (https://www.hklaw.com/en/professionals/s/sanchez-mujica-alejandro-a) and Oscar Alejandro Quiroz-Chávez (https://www.hklaw.com/en/professionals/q/quiroz-chavez-oscar-alejandro) 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 production in Michoacán and recent enforcement actions involving Mexican financial institutions and public officials, they show how even organizations that already have robust compliance controls can face scrutiny, disrupted payments and serious legal exposure when cartel activity touches a supply chain, transaction or business partner. The attorneys emphasize that companies can still pursue opportunity in Mexico, but they must do so with stronger due diligence, updated compliance measures and a clear understanding of how quickly risk can move across national boundaries.
7 Apr 2026
Why Recall Planning Matters for Every Food Company
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 (https://www.hklaw.com/en/professionals/w/weiss-charles-a) and Sedgwick Business Development – Food Recall Director Ryan Gooley unpack what really drives recalls, from undeclared allergens and labeling mistakes to supplier issues and traceability gaps, and explain why strong planning before a crisis hits can make all the difference. This episode explores what an effective recall plan should include, how meaningful recall simulations expose hidden weaknesses, where companies often go wrong when communicating and scoping a recall, and why recall insurance can be a critical but often misunderstood part of the risk management strategy. Practical, timely and highly relevant for food manufacturers and industry stakeholders alike, this discussion offers clear insight into how businesses can strengthen recall readiness, protect their operations and respond with confidence when the unexpected happens.
15 Dec 2025
A Penny for Your Thoughts? Understanding the Legal Implications of the U.S. Penny Shortage
Corporate attorney Chris Phillips discusses the legal implications of the U.S. penny shortage, including rounding practices and cash acceptance laws, in an interview with attorney Charles Weiss, moderated by Kristina Merritt.
8 May 2025
New York State Restaurant Reservation Anti-Piracy Act Cracks Down on a "Leech Industry"
In this episode of the "Legal Bites Podcast" series, Food and Beverage Litigation attorneys Charles Weiss (https://www.hklaw.com/en/professionals/w/weiss-charles-a) and Christopher Riano (https://www.hklaw.com/en/professionals/r/riano-christopher), 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 (https://www.hklaw.com/en/insights/publications/2025/02/new-york-curbs-scalping-of-restaurant-reservations). The act, which took effect in February 2025, blocks third-party restaurant reservation platforms from selling reservations without an agreement with the restaurant. Assemblymember Bores explains he had received complaints from many industry stakeholders about platforms taking reservations and reselling them for hundreds of dollars, prompting him to take action. In this episode, he provides an in-depth look at how the law came to be, as well as the issues he is currently addressing and plans to tackle in the future.
7 Oct 2024
Ohio State Senator Has a Bone to Pick with Court Ruling on Boneless Wings
In the next episode of the "Legal Bites Podcast" series, Food and Beverage Litigation (https://www.hklaw.com/en/services/practices/litigation-and-dispute-resolution/food-and-beverage-litigation) attorney Charles Weiss (https://www.hklaw.com/en/professionals/w/weiss-charles-a) 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 injured by an unexpected bone in an order of what was on the menu as boneless chicken wings. Although technically a personal injury matter, Sen. DeMora shares why he thinks this case is a public policy issue that impacts the entire nation. If we can't count on boneless wings not to have bones in them, then what can we count on?
16 Nov 2023
A Look Into the FDA and USDA Regulatory Regimes
In the next episode of the "Legal Bites Podcast" series, Food and Beverage Litigation Team leader Nathan Adams (https://www.hklaw.com/en/professionals/a/adams-nathan-a) and Practice Development Manager Kristina Merritt speak with Public Policy & Regulation attorney Sara Klock (https://www.hklaw.com/en/professionals/k/klock-sara-m), 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 she became involved in food and beverage regulation. They also take a closer look at the most important recent regulatory developments affecting the food and beverage industry, food traceability recordkeeping requirements and how the firm can best equip clients with effective recordkeeping to comply with food traceability requirements.
19 Oct 2023
Trends Affecting the Grocer and Retail Space
In the inaugural episode of the "Legal Bites Podcast" series, Holland & Knight Food and Beverage Litigation (https://www.hklaw.com/en/services/practices/litigation-and-dispute-resolution/food-and-beverage-litigation) Team leader Nathan Adams (https://www.hklaw.com/en/professionals/a/adams-nathan-a) and Practice Development Manager Kristina Merritt speak with Ashley Petefish, Senior Litigation Counsel and Southwest Division Counsel at Albertsons Companies (https://albertsonscompanies.com/home/default.aspx). Our hosts explore Ashley's background and legal career, asking about her work-life balance and career advice she may have for aspiring attorneys. They also delve into her experience with the Albertsons Companies, the legal challenges that her role demands and trends in the legal field that may impact grocers and the overall retail space.
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