ABA Teleconference -- Hot Topics in Food Law

The ABA Section on Litigation Subcommittee on Products Liability and the ABA Center for Continuing Legal Education is sponsoring a CLE teleconference tomorrow, October 17, 2007, 1:00 to 2:30 p.m. Eastern Time.   

Hot Topics in Food Law

In recent years, food law has become a very important issue. With the rise in claims regarding allergens, additives, and contaminants, it is more important than ever for litigators to learn about food laws and regulations in order to serve their clients better. This teleconference will focus on several recent issues that have received national attention and will offer relevant information about the emerging litigation issues facing the food industry.

Topics to be covered include:

• Food contamination cases (such as recent salmonella contamination of spinach)
• California’s Proposition 65 and other state class actions regarding labeling
• Allergens in food and related warning issues
• New technology and accompanying risks, such as cloned beef, genetically engineered corn, and other ingredients that sound mysterious to the average consumer

The materials and audio recording can be purchased and will be available November 6.  In addition, Bill Marler has posted his powerpoint slides on his MarlerBlog website.