Greenberg Traurig's Legal Food Talk

In the first episode of the Equine Law miniseries, special guest host Mike Nicodema interviews Hillary Dobbs, the youngest rider to win over $1 million at the Grand Prix and currently the assistant vice-president of Malvern Bank Equestrian Division and they address the world of competitive horse riding. Dobbs discusses her riding career, from junior competition all the way through coaching as well as getting back on the horse after injury. They also address issues with financing aspects of equine sports and how important it is to have a lawyer on board who understands the riding industry.

In this episode of Legal Food Talk, host Justin Prochnow begins the podcast's new Equine Industry mini-series. Justin is joined by Greenberg Traurig's Michael Nicodema as they discuss the firm's Equine Industry Group, some of the legal issues facing the industry, and how the Equine Group relates to the food, beverage, and agribusiness industry. They discuss equine sports and the impact COVID-19 had on horse competitions, as well as the importance of having experienced counsel familiar with the horse world.

In this episode of Greenberg Traurig's Legal Food Talk, host Justin Prochnow teams up with former Denver Bronco and NFL HOFer Terrell Davis and COO Megan Bushell, co-founders of DEFY. Megan and Terrell break down how they got involved in the hemp space and what led them to bringing a Hemp Performance Drink to market. Terrell talks about life after football and how being more than just the face of the business continues to fuel that competitive drive that helped bring two Superbowl victories to Denver. The trio also discuss the less than clear regulatory climate around CBD and hemp and what led to branching out to other products like DEFY Alkaline Water. Megan and Terrell also discuss how being a Black Owner, Woman Owned, Veteran Owned business drives the causes they are passionate about and the charities they focus on. Listen in and you just might feel like standing up and giving a Mile High salute when you are done.

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In this episode of Greenberg Traurig's Legal Food Talk, host Justin Prochnow breaks down the parameters for legally using endorsements and testimonials in advertising. He discusses the regulation of claims in endorsements and testimonials by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the need to vet them to ensure only appropriate claims are made. Justin discusses FTC regulations of endorsements and testimonials and requirements for disclosing material connections. Justin also discusses the use of various types of endorsements, including "Before and After" pictures, customer reviews, and influencer statements on Social Media.

In this episode of Greenberg Traurig's Legal Food Talk, host Justin Prochnow welcomes client and queen of plant-based creamers, Madeline Haydon, founder of Nutpods. Justin and Madeline chat about their initial meeting out on the beverage conference circuit and Madeline's early trials and tribulations to get a company off the ground. Madeline talks about the uphill battles for a smaller company fighting against some of the giants in the industry and provides some great insights on fundraising for small companies. The two discuss the growing category of plant-based alternatives and how Nutpods focus on shelf-stable products really helped the company be well situated for the COVID crisis of 2020. They close out the podcast talking about Madeline's personal story and her motivation for supporting Feeding America and local food banks and some final advice for entrepreneurs looking to follow in her footsteps. This is an episode about an amazing woman behind a great company and products that you don't want to miss.

In this episode of Greenberg Traurig's Legal Food Talk, host Justin Prochnow is joined by colleague Will Wagner, to break-down the trials and tribulations of dealing with California's Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act, known by many more affectionately, or maybe more fittingly, notoriously, as Proposition 65. Proposition 65 or "Prop 65" is the California law passed by voters in 1986 requiring California businesses to provide warnings before exposing consumers to any of 900+ chemicals listed by the State of California to cause cancer and/or reproductive toxicity. Justin and Will discuss the basics of the law, some of the most commonly targeted chemicals by Prop 65 "bounty hunters", and the merits and logistics of safe harbor warnings. They also discuss recently added substances to the "Prop 65" list, such as THC, and provide some insights on potential future amendments to the law.

In this episode of Greenberg Traurig's Legal Food Talk, host Justin Prochnow is joined by Ray Latiff, Managing Editor/Producer at BevNET and host of BevNET's Taste Radio podcast, to talk about the world of beverages. They first break down the recent travails of their favorite English Premier League football club, Manchester United, and the Marvel universe before diving into beverage talk. Justin and Ray talk about the progression of the Taste Radio podcast, how BevNET has pivoted during the pandemic, and trends in the beverage industry. Pop open your favorite beverage, settle back, and listen in.

In this episode of Greenberg Traurig's Legal Food Talk, host Justin Prochnow is joined by Greenberg Traurig's Michael Goodman, who advises clients on FDA regulatory compliance in various industries including food & beverage. The two weigh in on the world of weight loss claims, including weight-loss products catered to New Year's resolution goals. Justin and Michael also address the FTC's and the FDA's heightened interest and scrutiny of such claims and the need for strong substantiation of such claims. They break down some of the common advertising techniques like "Before and After" pictures and consumer testimonials and highlight some factors to consider when trying to craft permissible weight-loss and weight management claims.

In this episode of Greenberg Traurig's Legal Food Talk, host Justin Prochnow welcomes colleague Arleen Nand, chair of the firm's Global Agribusiness Practice. Justin and Arleen talk about the different sectors of the Agribusiness world, challenges during COVID-19 for the industry, and the outlook in 2021 under the new Biden Administration. And, of course, with Arleen hailing from Minnesota, a little Minnesota weather talk thrown in for good measure as well.

In Episode 2 , host Justin Prochnow is joined by a special guest, his father, Jim Prochnow. The father and son team discuss the evolution of the CBD and hemp phenomenon over the last 5+ years, breaking down the 2018 Farm Bill, the current regulatory climate from a federal and state perspective, and predictions for the direction of the industries moving forward into 2021 and beyond.