ABA publishes Food Law: A Practical Guide

The American Bar Association has published a guide to food law that was co-authored by a number of practitioners in this growing field. The book is billed as having been “written by practicing lawyers for practicing lawyers, with a focus on information that is both practical and actionable.” The book includes chapters on federal regulation, food litigation, safety and recalls, nutrition programs, international law, use of block chain in the industry, securing the food system during the pandemic, and intellectual property. HPM’s Ricardo Carvajal contributed the chapter that provides an overview of federal regulation.