Corporate Counsel

Kellogg Veteran Takes Legal Reins of Wendy's

John Min worked his way from the bottom to the top of Kellogg's legal department before overseeing the legal aspects of last year's split of the company into two businesses—snack-maker Kellanova and cereal maker WK Kellogg.
3 minute read

The Recorder

Monster Energy Takes on Beast Bites Over Alleged Trademark Violations

The California-based energy-drink company says creatine supplements sold by Beast Bites are designed to confuse and mislead consumers.
4 minute read

National Law Journal

'Anticompetitive Scheme?': Tyson Foods Faces Missouri Antitrust Class Action in Chicken Plant Dispute

"Defendants' anticompetitive conduct has restrained competition for the purchase of broiler chicken farmer services in the Dexter, Missouri geographic area," according to the allegations in the complaint filed against Tyson Foods in Missouri state court.
3 minute read

Law.com

Got 'Flat' Milk?: NY Company Says German Ex-Partner Stole Flat-Food Trade Secrets

A complaint filed in New York contends Veganz Group stole Vitiprints' patented technology to market dehydrated "flat" food products on its own, violating terms of their licensing partnership.
5 minute read

The Recorder

A Sliver of Forever Chemical Allegations Allowed to Proceed Against Prime Hydration Beverage, Judge Rules

"Castillo alleges that the dangerous chemicals present in the Grape Sports Drink compromised its safety and fitness for consumption The FAC states that PFAS found in Defendant's product are 'poisonous or deleterious' and 'indisputably linked to negative health consequences.' Further, the PFOA and PFOS found in the product exceed the EPA's recommended limit for drinking water. These allegations are sufficient at this stage," wrote U.S. District Judge Araceli Martínez-Olguín.
4 minute read

The Recorder

Kroger CEO Tells Court Merger With Albertsons Would Lower Prices

The testimony of Albertsons CEO Vivek Sankaran and Kroger CEO Rodney McMullen was expected to mark a key moment in the hearing, as what they say under oath about prices, potential store closures and the impact on workers will likely be scrutinized in the years ahead if the merger goes through.
4 minute read

Law.com

Starbucks Hit With Securities Suit Claiming 'Reinvention' Plan Was Oversold

A Starbucks shareholder has filed a securities class action in Washington federal court, claiming the coffee company misled investors on the expected success of its "Triple Shot Reinvention" strategy.
2 minute read

The Recorder

Kroger and Albertsons Defend Merger Plan in Federal Court Against US Regulators' Objections

In the three-week hearing that opened Monday, the FTC is seeking a preliminary injunction that would block the merger while its complaint goes before an in-house administrative law judge.
5 minute read

The Recorder

E-Commerce Company Alleges Albertsons Stole Trade Secrets to Develop Own Platform

Seattle-based Replenium alleges Albertsons induced it to share trade secrets the grocer then misappropriated to build its own e-commerce system before terminating their agreement.
4 minute read

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