"When I first started Allagash Brewing in 1994, I knew that I needed a law firm to represent us for paperwork, incorporating, corporate documents, etc. At the time, I thought the only concern I would ever have would be accuracy and having the work done correctly. I never considered service a factor. After being in business for 25 years, I have come to realize that not only do you need it done right, sometimes you need it done right away. Every time I call Verrill with a question, issue or task, I feel as though they drop everything to resolve it. No job is too small; every question is important." — Rob Tod, Founder of Allagash Brewing

Rob Tod Allagash

Eating and drinking are among our most basic daily activities, but sourcing the food and drink we consume includes a host of different legal obstacles. At Verrill, we understand the breadth of the legal ramifications and regulations that may be applicable to your retail or manufacturing enterprise. Our goal is to take the knowledge we have of the food and beverage market and assist companies (both large and small) with proactively recognizing risks. Whether you are selling in a retail environment, are a manufacturer, or have vertical integration and experience the challenges of participating in both manufacturing and retail environments, our team has experience assisting with these challenges.

Retail Food and Beverage

The culture of the retail food and beverage industry is quite different from that of many other industries. Our goal is to appropriately prioritize the legal risks your company is facing and help you create a reasonable plan. Whether you are a local bar or restaurant, a food truck, or a franchise, your reputation is dependent on your frontline people and the products you sell. Our goal is to help owners and operators thinking strategically about protecting their business and brand—especially in an industry where margins are narrow.

Manufacturing Food and Beverage

Manufacturing in the food and beverage industry comes with its own host of challenges. Creating a safe, efficient work environment that simultaneously complies with food production laws can be a challenge. Having appropriate risk-management policies and practices in place can be the difference between a company that survives and one that fails.

We have extensive experience in helping food manufacturers scale up and evolve their processes, or, when the market changes, helping them pivot or scale down. We can provide valuable insight and be proactive in crafting efficient, cost-effective solutions for our manufacturing clients.

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HR Power Hour with Heather Hansen

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Successful Representation of Insurer before U.S. District Court for the District of Maine

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Elections and Constitutional Law: Successfully Challenged Certification of Initiative Petition

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Corporate Transparency Act—Considerations Affecting Entities That Are Exempt or Excluded from Reporting Company Status

The Corporate Transparency Act ( CTA ) takes effect starting January 1, 2024. The Act is administered by FinCEN , a bureau of U.S. Treasury charged with combatting money laundering and other financial crimes...

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Expanded 2024 Maine Diversity Summer Associate Program Now Accepting Applications

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Determining Whether Your Entity is a Reporting Company: Selected Issues

Under the Corporate Transparency Act ( CTA ), more than 30 million “ Reporting Companies ” will need to register with FinCEN (a bureau of U.S. Treasury Department) and file Beneficial Ownership Information...

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Annual Employment Law Update

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Maine PUC Amends Small Generator Interconnection Procedures Rules (Chapter 324)

On November 3, 2023, the Maine Public Utilities Commission (the “Commission”) issued an Order adopting amendments to its Small Generator Interconnection Procedures Rule (Chapter 324). Background. Chapter 324 was last amended on December 21...

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Verrill Recognized Nationally for Health Care, Land Use and Zoning, Commercial Litigation, Real Estate, and Trust & Estates by Best Lawyers®

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HIPAA Privacy Rule Changes: Just in time for the New Year?

In 2021, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) proposed changes to the Privacy Rule under the Health Insurance Portability and Accessibility Act of 1996 (HIPAA) that would significantly alter the current regulations...

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