A friend of mine died recently. He was older, without being “elderly.” That is, he was in great health and not even one bit frail. Still, I had been hounding him off and on for several years to get his estate in order “just in case.” He didn’t have a...
Washington, D.C.—The unknowns of a new administration, prospects for DSHEA 2.0, the explosion of social media influencers, and a drive towards adopting sustainable and ethical business practices...Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) President and CEO Steve Mister listed these among the key reasons to attend the 9th Annual Legal, Regulatory, and...
I had a client once who resided in Central California and I represented them on a number of litigation matters. They were, shall we say, in the gunsights of the local deputy district attorney because of their outspoken views on County and State government and the clients’ generally contentious nature.
New York, NY — American Conference Institute’s (ACI) 6th Annual Legal, Regulatory and Compliance Forum on Dietary Supplements, in partnership with the Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN), took place on June 19 – 20. Regulations can be notoriously complex and frustrating, but this forum provides an invaluable resource for manufacturers...
Washington, D.C. — On April 18, the Natural Products Association (NPA) held its annual Natural Products Day, during which NPA members lobby their representatives and senators on behalf of the natural products industry. The “asks” this year were similar to last year’s, with a few new additions to the agenda.
By Whitney C. Gibson and Daren Garcia of Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease LLP As virtually all consumer product manufacturers and brand owners by now realize, the world is becoming increasingly ecommerce driven. While this paradigm shift has ushered in numerous opportunities for businesses, it also presents significant challenges. One...
