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Imminent PFAS Reporting Deadline Sparks Fears of Legal Storm for Food and Beverage Sector

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Washington, D.C. — A new deadline mandating the reporting of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) is expected to significantly impact the food and beverage sector. As companies prepare for these regulations, industry experts anticipate a substantial increase in litigation related to the presence of these chemicals. PFAS, often referred to as “forever chemicals,” have garnered increased scrutiny due to their environmental persistence and potential health risks. The upcoming reporting deadline, set for later this year, requires food and beverage manufacturers to disclose their use of these substances, prompting many to assess their supply chains more … Read more

U.S. Olympic Committee Sues Logan Paul’s Beverage Brand Prime Over Trademark Infringement Claims

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Denver, CO — The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee (USOPC) has taken legal action against Prime, the beverage company co-founded by internet personalities Logan Paul and KSI, for allegedly infringing on its trademarks. Filed in a federal court in Colorado on Friday, the lawsuit claims Prime used Olympic-related symbols and phrases on marketing materials for a drink promoted by basketball superstar Kevin Durant, an Olympic gold medalist. The lawsuit underscores a problematic scenario where the committee believes Prime deliberately misused trademarks like symbols and phrases associated with the Olympics to enhance the appeal of its … Read more